Want to earn your West Virginia home inspector license? It’s one of just a few states that require classroom home inspection training to become a state-licensed home inspector. Satisfying this requirement is simple with ICA School’s qualified and approved home inspection training program. You can learn how to become a home inspector in West Virginia below.
Become a Home Inspector in West Virginia in 2 Steps:
Step One: Complete a state-approved home inspection training course that is at least 80 hours in length. The ICA home inspection classroom training program is fully approved to fulfill this requirement. IIn West Virginia, home inspections are governed by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. Our course is 8 consecutive days in length, beginning on a Saturday and ending the following Saturday. Tuition is $1,495.
Step Two: Take and pass the National Home Inspectors Exam (NHIE). We thoroughly prepare all students for the exam with comprehensive training, a 200-page online study guide and 700 exam prep practice questions.
West Virginia Approved Home Inspection Classroom Course Schedule
Tuition for the course is $1,495, including all training materials and numerous valuable extras. Course duration is 8 consecutive days from 8am – 6pm.
Cross Lanes, WV or Maryland 8-Day Classroom Course
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Capitol Heights, MD | April 20-27, 2024 Classroom Course | $1,495.00Add to cart |
Cross Lanes, WV | September 28-October 5, 2024 Classroom Course | $1,495.00Add to cart |
How Long Does It Take to Become a Home Inspector in West Virginia?
Home inspector training in West Virginia must be completed in person, in a classroom setting. Aspiring home inspectors must undergo 80 hours of classroom training before they can take the National Home Inspectors Exam. ICA School’s eight-day course meets the state requirement. In just over a week, you’ll learn all you need to know to find success in the home inspection industry. Studying for, scheduling and passing the NHIE can add weeks or months to the time it takes to become certified. Still, the barrier to entry into this exciting field is much lower than many other career paths. Knowing how long it takes to become a home inspector will allow you to budget your time to ensure efficient progress.
What’s Included in a West Virginia Home Inspection?
West Virginia defines a home inspection as a written evaluation of one or more of the following components of a residence:
- Foundation
- Structural elements
- Roof
- Masonry
- Interior and exterior components
- Heating and cooling systems
- Plumbing system
- Any other house-related component
All these and more are covered when you choose ICA for your 80-hour West Virginia home inspection license training.
ICA’s home inspection classroom training covers everything you’ll need to start practicing, including:
- Home Inspection Basics: An introduction to the industry
- Business Matters: How to start a home inspection business, legal details, getting insured and marketing yourself
- Inspection Process: Industry standards and methods
- Roofs: Understanding terms and materials, conducting both basic and advanced inspections and spotting issues
- Home Exterior: Examining the site, grading, trim, porches, decks, railings, pathways and plants
- Structure: Looking at foundations, beams, joists, trusses and framing
- Home Interior: Inspecting rooms, windows, walls, doors, attics, insulation, bathrooms, kitchens, basements and crawl spaces
- Plumbing: Understanding water lines, waste pipes, drains, fixtures, faucets, heaters and pumps
- Heating: Delving into different heating methods as well as fireplaces, chimneys and stoves
- Air Conditioning: Basics of refrigeration, different system types and heat pumps
- Electrical: Understanding electricity, wiring, panels, switches, outlets and detectors
- Reports: Writing reports following the standards of practice
- Marketing: Strategies to grow your business (optional bonus lesson)
- Commercial Inspection: How to inspect commercial buildings (optional bonus lesson)
- Drone Use: Inspecting rooftops using drones (optional bonus lesson)
When you’ve completed ICA School’s West Virginia home inspector license training, you’ll be ready to sit for the NHIE. Once you’ve passed the exam and received your license, you’ll be qualified to perform home inspections anywhere in West Virginia.
Valuable Extras To Home Inspection Training
In addition to our primary curriculum, students enrolled in ICA’s West Virginia home inspection classroom training also have access to our online home inspection course and training materials. You’ll also receive access to our bonus courses at no extra charge, including radon and mold detection courses (a $200 value). Unlike most other home inspection training schools, radon and mold training are included with your ICA tuition.
Additional valuable features included with ICA’s classroom home inspection training include:
- Lifetime access to our online home inspection training program
- Residential and commercial inspection certifications
- Free one-month membership to the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors – InterNACHI
- Report Form Pro Nitro Inspection Report Software for mobile devices ($399 value) ICA students may upgrade to Spectora home inspection software as part of our exclusive partnership – or use Report Form Pro Nitro software, which is included in our home inspection training at no charge.