Texas / Home Inspection Certification/License Requirements

Requirements for Home Inspectors in Texas

1. Citizen of the United States or a lawfully admitted alien


2. At least 18 years of age


3. Of good moral character and submit to a criminal background check


4. Provide proof of financial responsibility


5. Submit appropriate application and fee

1. Complete 90 classroom hours of core real estate inspection courses


2. Either:
   
   
   
   1. Been actively licensed as an Apprentice Inspector for at least 3 months AND have completed 25 complete inspections while licensed as an Apprentice Inspector under the direct supervision of a qualified eligible licensed Professional Inspector; OR
   
   
   2. Complete additional 32 hours in core inspection courses AND either:
      
      
      
      1. Complete 20 hours of field work through a ride along course AND 12 hours of an approved classroom or alternative delivery interactive experience training module presented by an approved instructor; OR
      
      
      2. Complete 8 hours of approved live interactive webinar sessions AND 40 hours of an approved classroom or alternative delivery interactive experience training module presented by an approved instructor; OR
      
      
      3. Upon delivery of a Commission approved affidavit form that the applicant is unable to reasonably complete requirements i or ii listed above, complete 60 hours in an approved interactive experience training module presented by an approved instructor. These must be completed prior to March 1, 2015 for credit to be awarded.; OR
      
      
      4. Have 3 years of personal experience in a field directly related to home inspection; OR
      
      
      5. Complete an additional 8 hours in Texas Standard Report Form/Report Writing and 8 hours in the Texas Standards of Practice/Legal/Ethics Update; AND have at least 2 years of experience as a licensed or registered architect, professional engineer, or engineer-in-training.


3. Successfully pass state exam

1. Complete 130 classroom hours of core real estate inspection courses
   
2. Either
   
   
   
   1. Been actively licensed as a Real Estate Inspector for at least 12 months AND must have completed 175 inspections under indirect supervision while licensed as a Real Estate Inspector; OR
   
   
   2. Complete an additional 200 classroom hours of core inspector education AND either:
      
      
      
      1. Complete 40 hours of field work through a ride along course AND 24 hours of approved classroom or alternative delivery interactive experience training module; OR
      
      
      2. Complete 16 hours of approved live interactive webinar sessions AND 80 hours of approved classroom or alternative delivery interactive experience training module presented by an approved instructor; OR
      
      
      3. Upon delivery of a Commission approved affidavit form that the applicant is unable to reasonably complete requirements i or ii listed above, complete 120 hours in an approved interactive experience training module presented by an approved instructor. These must be completed prior to March 1, 2015 for credit to be awarded; OR
      
      
      4. Have 5 years of personal experience in a field directly related to home inspection; OR
      
      
      5. Complete an additional 8 hours in Texas Standard Report Form/Report Writing and 8 hours in the Texas Standards of Practice/Legal/Ethics Update; AND have at least 3 years of experience as an licensed or registered architect, professional engineer, or engineer-in-training


3. Successfully pass state exam

Other Inspection Requirements for TX:

• Texas Mold Inspection / Remediation Requirements
• Texas Radon Measurement Requirements

Home Inspector Certification Course

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Become a Certified Home Inspector

 

Get trained and certified in as little as 2-3 weeks with our interactive online certification course package for home inspectors!

What You Will Master:

• The major components and systems of a home, including how these systems work together
• What systems to inspect, how to inspect them, and what not to inspect
• How to complete a professional inspection using, among other things, a pre-inspection agreement, checklist, and other tools of the trade
• Compiling and presenting a professional inspection report to your client, making use of the included easy-to-use report templates
• How to market your services, expand your business, and gain referrals.
• And much more!

Home Inspector Course Package Includes:

• Online Course
• Inspection Documents / Forms 
• Computerized Flashcards & Testing 
• Certificate of Completion
• Deluxe Student Manual
• Inspection Forms Guide
• Code Study Guide
• Companion Video  
• Defect Recognition Video
• Toll Free Student Support
  
   

The PHII Interactive Certification Course Package is approved for pre-licensing education requirements in almost every state. 

Check the State Certification page for more information about your state.

Free Bonuses: benefits you receive after passing courses

FREE INSPECTION REPORT CREATOR SOFTWARE!
We give you Inspection Report Creator software for free for 1-year when you sign up for the Home Inspector Certification Course package ($399 value!). Use the software to create narrative style reports that clients and realtors ask for!

• AHI Membership ($199 value)
  1-year membership in North American Association of Home Inspectors
• Marketing Templates / Certification Logos
  use of certified logos and templates for flyers, brochures, business cards, and more.
• InspectHost Website ($149 value)
  1-year subscription: your own customizable website where your customers can find you
• Discounts on Additional Training / Products
  discounts on home inspector E&O insurance, continuing education, report software, and more!
• Advanced Course ($395 value) FREE
  continuing education or to expand your knowledge base 
• All included with enrollment!

After completing this comprehensive course, you will be provided with your PHII Home Inspector Certification. This detailed course is designed to teach anyone the ins and outs of home inspection, with the goal of teaching you how to become a skilled home inspector in as little as one to two weeks of interactive course instruction, testing, and in-the-field practice. In full compliance with national standards of practice, PHII's home inspection course teaches all the basic fundamentals of home inspection. The course curriculum for the interactive course is the same curriculum we use at our home inspector school live training.

The self-paced, interactive course material will help you master specific learning objectives for each lesson. As you go through the course, you'll notice that each learning objective corresponds to a national standard of practice. The standards of practice referenced for home inspection apply nationwide. PHII's home inspection course uses concise, simple print - for this reason, no previous experience is required to learn about and understand the essential systems of a home. Because the course is computerized and self-paced, you can take as much time as you need to grasp the material. If you have experience in one of the building trades - framing, plumbing, or electrical, for instance - it is likely that you can finish at a much faster pace.

As you progress through the course and complete each lesson, you will have the use of interactive flash cards. Practice quizzes will test you after every lesson and give you instantaneous feedback, so you can test your knowledge immediately. Your computer (or other mobile device, such as a tablet or netbook) records the results in real-time so you can easily monitor and track your progress. 

There's no substitute for hands-on experience - the field activities you can perform on your own home will allow you to put your new-found knowledge to the test in real-world situations.

After you have progressed through the lessons, finished the course and passed the final exams, all the knowledge and skills needed to start a career as a professional home inspector will be in your possession.


BONUS: Online access to the Marketing & Business Development Course & Defect Recognition Course is included for FREE when you signup for the home inspector certification course package!

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