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NH Professional Home Inspection Online Course

$445
This product includes:
LICENSE RENEWAL PERIOD: Education: 0 Field: 80 Total Hours: 80
Description
State Requirements

The 80-hour NH 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
  • New Hampshire Statutes Chapter 310-A, outlining licensing, qualifications, insurance, and enforcement requirements for home inspectors under the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
  • New Hampshire Administrative Rules Chapter Home 100–700, including Standards of Practice
Package Content:

State Requirements For New Hampshire

Requirements to Become a New Hampshire Home Inspector

  • New Hampshire home inspection education hours: 80 hours
  • Exam Required: NHIE
  • Application Fee: $200 (other fees may apply)
  • Insurance Requirements: Yes, liability, but no amount specified
  • Notarized application and fingerprints are not required
  • Background check is required
  • Minimum age requirement: 18

Home Inspection License Expiration: Every 2 years from the date of issuance

New Hampshire State Licensing Board