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DE Professional Home Inspection Online Course

$445

This product includes:

LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: Education: 0 Field: 140 Total Hours: 140

Description

State Requirements

The 140-hour DE Professional Home Inspection Online Course is a comprehensive training program designed to prepare aspiring home inspectors for licensing exams (where required) and professional practice. This course equips learners with technical knowledge and the practical skills to evaluate residential properties, identify structural and system defects, and report findings with accuracy and integrity.

Beginning with an introduction to the home inspection profession and reporting standards, learners progress through systematic instruction on every major home system and component. Modules include detailed coverage of foundations, structures, roofs, ceilings, interiors, exteriors, plumbing, electrical, heating, and cooling systems, as well as site conditions. Each section combines foundational knowledge with real-world examples of common defects, illustrated through images and videos, ensuring learners not only recognize conditions but also understand their implications for safety, performance, and long-term maintenance.

Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on professional responsibilities, including pre-inspection agreements, clear communication with clients, and adherence to requisite standards of practice. By the conclusion, learners are fully prepared to identify defects, document them effectively, and communicate findings to clients in a professional report format. Topics include:

Comprehensive coverage of all major home systems

Foundations, basements, crawlspaces, and structural components

Roof and ceiling systems, including framing and sheathing

Exterior inspection of siding, windows, doors, and grading

Interior inspection of walls, ceilings, floors, stairs, and finishes

Plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical systems

Site conditions, drainage, and environmental considerations

Identification of common and critical defects

Emphasis on safety and structural performance issues

Real-world examples drawn from inspection scenarios

Guidance on when to recommend further evaluation

Pre-inspection agreements and inspection limitations

Clear client communication and professional reporting

Adherence to industry ethics and standards of practice

Preparation for licensing exams and professional success

Delaware’s licensing laws and rules for home inspectors, including requirements for education, examination, supervised inspections, insurance, renewal, and professional conduct per Title 24

Delaware’s Standards of Practice in Rule 4100, which define the required inspection procedures, reporting standards, and professional responsibilities all licensed inspectors must follow

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State Requirements For Delaware

Requirements to Become a Delaware Home Inspector

Delaware’s home inspector registration is two-tiered: Home Inspector Trainee and Home Inspector. Inspectors must first apply as a Home Inspector Trainee prior to completing the requirements to become a Home Inspector.

Delaware home inspection education hours: 140 hours (license only)
Exam required: NHIE (license only)
Home Inspections: 75 under “active oversight” (license only)
Insurance Requirements: E&O insurance equal to or greater than $50,000, and liability insurance equal to or greater than $250,000 (license only)
Application Fee: $160 (trainee registration)/$293 (license) (other fees may apply)
Notarized application is required. No background check, but criminal history must be disclosed.
Fingerprints are not required
No minimum age requirement
High School Diploma or GED is required

Home Inspection License Expiration: 8/31 every two years (odd)

Delaware State Licensing Board

Delaware Division of Professional Regulation Board of Home Inspectors establishes the Delaware Home Inspector Licensing Requirements