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FL Professional Home Inspection Online Course

$445
This product includes:
LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: Education: 0 Field: 120 Total Hours: 120
Description
State Requirements

The 120-hour Florida 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
  • Florida’s home inspection laws and licensing rules

Florida’s Standards of Practice that specify how inspections must be conducted 

Package Content:

State Requirements For Florida

Requirements to Become a Florida Home Inspector

  • Florida home inspection education hours: 120 hours
  • Exam Required: NHIE/FABI/InterNACHI FL/CI-HPI
  • Application Fee: $125 (other fees may apply)
  • Insurance Requirements: General liability insurance of no less than $300,000
  • Notarized application is not required
  • Background check and fingerprints are required
  • No minimum age requirement

Home Inspection License Expiration: 7/31 every two years (even)

Florida State Licensing Board