Best-in-Class North Carolina Home Inspection Training
American Home Inspectors Training (AHIT) offers industry-leading live and interactive online home inspection training in your state, so no matter how you like to learn, we have your solution
120-HOUR ONLINE COURSE: $695
In North Carolina, you will need to obtain your home inspection license through the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The first step is to complete 120 hours of online education. Our NC online course will take you through the entire inspection process, step by step. You’ll learn the standards of practice, learn what to look for in each area of the home, and fine-tune your report writing techniques. This course can be done entirely at your own pace 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition to this course, you will also need to plan for 80 hours of field training with an AHIT instructor.
80-HOUR FIELD TRAINING COURSE
In addition to your 120-hour online course, you will also need to attend 80 hours of field training with a North Carolina-licensed inspector. AHIT provides the 80 hours of field training over a 10-day class. Your training will consist of 10 supervised practice inspections on local homes. Our expert field trainers will lead you through each home, and guide you in filling out your own reports in real-life scenarios.
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All Live & Online Courses Include:
NHIE Exam Books: Two books from the creator of the exam that you’ll need to take to become a home inspector (in required states). These will prepare you for exam topics and technical questions found in the National Home Inspector Exam.
Business Booster Training: Robust training to establish and market your business plus AHIT’s Marketing & Operating a Profitable Home Inspection Business guide.
InstructPlus Instructor Support: Unlimited instructor support with courses, licensing exam prep, in-field inspections, business questions and more!
Home Inspection Reference Guide: A Practical Guide to Home Inspection, a popular reference tool for both beginner and experienced inspectors.
Unlimited Customer Support: access to AHIT’s customer support team for all student or technical questions
FREE Report Software: Full access – Home Inspector Pro Software FREE extended trial subscription. Top-rated by home inspectors for 17+ years.
North Carolina Home Inspector License Requirements
Requirements to Become a North Carolina Home Inspector
- North Carolina home inspection education hours: 120 hours
- Inspections: 80 hours field with 10 site visits
- Exam Required: NC Exam
- Application Fee: $35 (other fees may apply)
- Insurance Requirements: General Liability for a minimum of $250,000 plus one of the following: a) minimum net assets (somewhere between $5k and $10k); b) a bond (somewhere between $5k and $10k); or c) E&O Insurance for $250,000
- Notarized application and fingerprints are not required
- Background check is required
- No minimum age requirement
- High School Diploma or GED is required
Home Inspection License Expiration: Annually on 9/30
North Carolina Home Inspector Continuing Education Requirements
- 12 hours annually
North Carolina State Licensing Board
- North Carolina Department of Insurance Home Inspector Licensure Board establishes the North Carolina Home Inspector Licensing Requirements