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National Professional Home Inspection Online Course

$445

This product includes:

LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: Education: 60 Field: 0 Total Hours: 60

Description

State Requirements

The National Professional Home Inspection 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 (where required) and professional success

Package Content:

State Requirements For Georgia

Requirements to Become a Georgia Home Inspector

There are no current requirements for Georgia, however, the County of Columbia does have regulations regarding home inspectors.

Exam Required: Depends on certifying body
Proof of current certification by the American Society of Home Inspectors or any other national certifying agency for building inspectors
Insurance Requirements: Proof of worker’s compensation insurance in amounts as required by the laws of the State of Georgia. Each registrant must carry workers compensation insurance on its employees, even if it has less than three employees and is not required to carry such insurance under the State of Georgia Workers Compensation statutes.

Home Inspection License Expiration: 12/31 every three years