To become a licensed home inspector in the state, you have to pass the state exam. We do not know what's on the state exams, but the preparation resources may be helpful to you. Choose courses that cover the house systems that were on the state exam. Free Online CPE. Home Inspector School Partners For a list of local schools that teach home inspector training classes, including exam preparation and ride-alongs or inspection supervision, click the button below.
To be a licensed home inspector in Virginia, individuals must meet certain requirements for adequate insurance coverage. Visit nachi. Home Inspector Insurance. Virginia-licensed real estate agents can attain free Continuing Education credits by following the directions on the real estate cards.
Members can hand out these cards to real estate agents, which explain how to log into the free courses by visiting nachi. When an agent logs into a course and enters the member's ID number, the member is automatically emailed.
The first slide of the course is the member's contact information. Order your free real estate cards. While Virginia does not regulate pest-control inspectors the Virginia Department of Commerce and Consumer Services requires that pest control applicators be licensed by the state.
Become a Certified Home Energy Inspector. The online training and certification are free for members. No infrared, no blower door, and no additional training is needed. Per current standards of practice, the proper way to inspect a roof is to stand back and use a good pair of binoculars.
Over ninety percent of home inspectors use the binocular technique for inspecting the roof of a home. Some home inspectors have even started using small drones to inspect a roof. We actually include a module on how to use a drone to inspect the roof of a home in our course.
We work closely with the American Society of Home Inspectors. We mail out your home inspection certification to you upon completion of our online course. We also mail out a wallet-sized, laminated copy of your credentials. We have an arrangement with www. That is the report that most of our graduates start with since it is so easy to use.
You can even put in photos easily. They also have a mobile app version of their home inspection report that can be used on an Android or Apple mobile device. There is no time limit on our course, so you can take as much time as you would like to complete the online course. We provide you with a list of tools needed. We suggest using www. They are very affordable and even have templates specific to home inspection businesses.
No schools are allowed to give the home inspection exam in Virginia. That test is given by a third-party testing company. Actually, the way it works is once you complete our course and pass the Virginia exam, you will send the board a copy of your certification from us along with your score sheet from the Virginia exam.
Then you will be issued your home inspection license. In fact, the majority of our graduates will start their own successful home inspection business after completing our course. We have full support for all students and graduates, both during and after the course. Even if you have questions when you are out in the field performing a home inspection, we can assist via email, text, or phone. We train students from all different backgrounds to be successful home inspectors.
However, Veterans can be reimbursed by the U. Department of Veterans Affairs. An Agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Licensing Section Board Office FAX Email Contact Us. The Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors licenses individuals engaged in asbestos remediation, lead-based paint remediation and renovation, and home inspection. The member Board is composed of representatives of each regulated activity and two citizens. Additional Notices License renewal and late renewal fees for asbestos, lead, and home inspector licenses are temporarily reduced.
Go to: Most Requested Forms address change, criminal conviction reporting, certification request, etc. Which application format is right for you? Statutes Chapter 5 of Title Temporary reduction in late renewal fees for late renewals received after March 1, , and before February 28, Recent Changes Effective April 1, Temporary reduction in renewal fees for licenses expiring after February 1, , and before February 1, Standards of conduct and practice were revised to exclude marijuana-related drug distribution misdemeanor convictions from convictions that a licensee must report to the Board.
Recent Changes Effective February 1, Temporary reduction in renewal fees for licenses expiring after February 1, , and before February 1, Temporary reduction in reinstatement fees for late renewals received after March 1, , and before February 28, CPE Audits Every six months, the Board will conduct random audits of 25 percent of licenses expiring during the previous six month period.
Applicants approved on or after December 16, , will have their candidate information transmitted to PSI for scheduling after January 1, Frequently Asked Questions. Will I be able to speak directly with a Board member? What courses are acceptable for asbestos licensure and renewal?
Asbestos refresher training courses must be specific to the discipline of license being renewed. My asbestos license expired. Do I have to re-take the initial training course to renew? Is a sub-contractor an employee for purposes of asbestos conflict-of-interest prohibitions?
Do courses completed online count toward home inspector entry requirements? What courses are acceptable for renewal of my lead license? What do I need to do? My renewal payment was one day late and I have always paid on time.
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