Best-in-Class Washington 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
ONLINE COURSES
Our self-paced, online home inspector class follows a step-by-step process to make it easy for you to obtain the vital knowledge to become a licensed home inspector and start your inspector business.
This convenient course addresses the entire home inspection process using instructor presentations, GoPro video footage of actual inspections, and other supportive materials with access to materials for 12 months and access to AHIT instructors for life.
LIVE COURSES
In Washington, you will need to obtain a home inspector license. The first step is to complete 120 hours of classroom training. Approved by the Washington State Department of Licensing, our course is the most efficient training program in the state to obtain your required hours.
In addition to your 120 hours of classroom training, you will also be required to attend 40 hours of field training. Our field training is held over five days, where you will perform 10 supervised practice inspections on local homes. You will be led by our experienced field trainers who have been in the industry for years and currently hold their Washington home inspection licenses. There is no better way to master home inspections than to practice under the supervision of our expert trainers!
Become a Professional Home Inspector
Free Download – Home Inspection
Training & Career Guide
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.
Washington Home Inspector License Requirements
Requirements to Become a Washington Home Inspector
- Washington home inspection education hours: 120 hours
- Inspections: 40 hours
- Exam Required: Washington State Exam (including national)
- Application Fee: $680 (other fees may apply)
- Notarized application and fingerprints are not required
- Background check is not required but applicants are required to disclose
- No minimum age requirement
Home Inspection License Expiration: Every two years on the applicant's second birthday following issuance
Washington Home Inspector Continuing Education Requirements
- 24 hours every two years
Washington State Licensing Board
- Washington State Department of Licensing establishes the Washington Home Inspector License Requirements