While a license is not required to become a home inspector in California, the home inspection profession is regulated by the state, and PHII home inspector certification can provide a competitive advantage. California home inspectors must meet the qualifications below. Follow the steps below to become a certified and legally-compliant California home inspector. Use code cybersale to save $200! View Program Details.

The law requires California home inspectors to:

1. Conduct a home inspection with the degree of care that a reasonably prudent home inspector would exercise
2. Include an inspection of energy efficiency as part of the home inspection (if requested by the client)
3. Perform a noninvasive physical examination of the pool or spa and dwelling for drowning prevention safety features
4. Not perform repairs to a structure inspected by the home inspector (or company) in the past 12 months.
5. Not contain contractual provisions that limit the liability of the home inspector to the cost of the home inspection report
6. Not limit a client's right to commence a legal action for breach of duty arising from a home inspection report, for less than four years from the date of the inspection
7. Comply with the provisions in Section 7197 of the California Business and Professions Code regarding unfair business practice for a home inspector

PHII's training complies with all California requirements for home inspectors. The home inspector profession is regulated in California under Chapter 9.3 [195-7199]. For that reason it is important to understand the California laws pertaining to home inspection before you start inspecting.

One change is Senate Bill No. 969, effective July 1, 2019, which applies to all new garage doors and garage door opener installations. Homeowners must install a battery backup opener when a new door is installed or when they replace their existing opener. Existing openers in use will not have to be replaced with battery backup openers unless the door is being replaced. Failure to follow this will result in a civil penalty of $1000 per opener installed and operational. (Since it is impossible to know if/when a garage door has been replaced or modified on an older home, home inspectors must be careful to document whether a home has or does not have a garage door opener(s) with a battery back-up after July 1, 2019.)

Another change is an amendment to the California Swimming Pool Safety Act which took effect in 2018, which makes California the first state to require home inspectors to report on the safety of Pools and Spas. PHII also offers a Pool and Spa Inspection Course that you can add-on, which is essential for every California home inspector. Home Inspection Report Creator, which is included with PHII's training, has California's pool safety requirement incorporated into it.

Additional Steps to Advance Your California Home Inspection Career

1) Join a Professional Home Inspector Association. PHII pays for your first year of membership in the North American Association of Home Inspectors (AHI). You can also join a state home inspector association such as the California Real Estate Inspection Association (CREIA) that can help you with networking opportunities. PHII is an affiliate of CREIA and our graduates receive a 50% membership discount (from $495 down to $250).

2) Apply for the C.A.R. Home Inspector Certification Program, where you can join a list of certified home Inspectors used by the California Association of Realtors. (PHII's 120-hours of home inspection training fully qualifies you to apply)

3) Pass the National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE). PHII's training fully prepares you. Passing the NHIE will help you stand out as a trusted industry expert in California. The NHIE is a challenging 200-question proctored exam that is required by some states. Veterans are eligible for reimbursement through the GI Bill.

4) Join a Multi-Inspector Company in California to gain experience, or start your own business. Established home inspection companies in California are always looking for new home inspectors to work for them. Businesses provide benefits, professional insurance and home inspection scheduling.

5) Register Your Own Business in California and obtain general liability insurance and/or errors and omissions (E&O) insurance. Home inspector insurance policies are affordable and will protect you against career-ending lawsuits. Build your own home inspection business in California and enjoy the success that follows!

Realtors, lenders, home buyers, and home owners want to make sure a home inspector has been properly trained and is compliant with all state requirements. PHII will give you a nationally recognized home inspector certification and the credentials you need to become a successful home inspector in California. Becoming certified now may also help you when new licensing laws or stricter regulations take effect.

Mold Course Add-On
Home Inspectors normally disclaim mold conditions and do not inspect for mold, but inspectors should be aware that California passed SB 655 Housing Standards: Mold, effective since 2016. This law makes California the first and only state to declare mold an enforceable substandard housing condition if there is:

any visible or otherwise demonstrable mold growth, excluding the presence of mold that is caused by inappropriate housekeeping practices or improper use of natural or mechanical ventilation.

In general terms, SB 655 requires landlords to provide housing that is free of mold unless the mold is due to the renter's lack of cleaning. Many experts feel SB655 will force home inspectors to reduce their liability by being trained in mold. PHII offers a mold inspection training package that is a valuable investment for California home inspectors.
PHII's California home inspection certification is approved by real estate and building commissions, and major insurance providers. PHII is also affiliated will major professional associations including ASHI, AHI, CREIA, and FABI. The home inspector certification material for California is aligned with national standards of practice for home inspectors and is updated regularly. We teach California students the key information that they must inspect for and include in the home inspection report.

Every lesson is concise and written in clear language that is easy to understand. Our interactive California home inspection certification course is designed in-house by experienced and qualified home instructors who understand the trade and how to teach it. PHII offers the most complete, self-paced California home inspection training on the market today. You receive instant online access and have an option to receive course materials that are shipped to you. Our course management system is unmatched in features and interactive technology.

You can access the California home inspection training on wi-fi devices including tablets and smart phones, and the course can be completed in as little as 1-2 weeks. Unlike other online courses, there is no time limit, so you can take as much time as you need. Become a California home inspector at whatever pace you set, quickly or over time. Your home inspector certification course never expires!

California Real Estate Inspection Association
The California Real Estate Inspection Association is the symbol of real estate inspection professionalism in the State of California. PHII is an affiliate of CREIA and offers a course that is aligned with CREIA's Standards of Practice.

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State Board:
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Welcome to PHII's California Home Inspection School. PHII delivers unmatched home inspection training led by experienced instructors who are here for one reason only, to help you succeed. Our nationally certified home inspection training will teach you how to become a California home inspector through online coursework, testing, and hands-on field study. You will learn the basic fundamentals of home inspection that comply with national standards of practice.

With over 20 years in business and the first school to offer online training for home inspectors, PHII has helped many people in California and thousands of others nationwide, start successful home inspection careers. This is because we offer the best online home inspection training available. Plus we consistently update our online course materials as the industry changes.

How the Home Inspection Training Works

We use a step-by-step training process to make home inspection simple to learn. All of our California online home inspection training options include the same lessons, field inspection assignments and report writing as our classroom course. We even include free home inspection report software so that you can practice creating reports while taking the home inspector course in California. Our experienced, on-site instructors are always here to help you every step of the way. Plus we include lessons on mold and allergens, radon, and commercial inspections so you can learn how to expand your business in California by offering new services.

PHII's online home inspection course for California delivers all of the advantages of our classroom training course for a fraction of the cost. We use a proven interactive learning solution with lesson pre-tests and post-tests, flash cards, audio instruction, video, and feedback along with the human support element that is so critical to success. Our California home inspection training course is self-paced, but you are never alone.

As you go through the course, you will master the learning objectives for each lesson that correspond to a national standard of practice for home inspection that applies to California home inspectors. No previous experience is required to understand the components and systems of a home and learn how to visually inspect them. You can take as long as you need, however those with experience in the building trades will generally finish faster.

As you complete each lesson, you will use interactive flash cards and take practice quizzes that will test your knowledge, generate instant feedback and provide opportunities to correct mistakes, re-learn information and re-test. Our system keeps track of your progress, so you can take a break at any time and the course will return to where you left off. You can perform the hands-on field activities on your own home or any residential home in California to test your knowledge in a real world setting.

Why Choose PHII for California Home Inspection Training

PHII teaches you what to inspect, how to inspect it, and how to write a home inspection report in California. We give you the knowledge, instructor support and hands-on practice necessary to become a successful California home inspector. After you pass the final exam and field assignment, you will be confident that you possess the knowledge and skills needed to begin your career as a professional home inspector in California.

If you are thinking about a career change, consider PHII's California online home inspection training course and earn your California professional home inspector certification in your spare time using any mobile device. PHII provides everything you need to learn how to become a home inspector in California at the best tuition price in the industry and with your satisfaction guaranteed.

Included in PHII's California Home Inspector Certification
Home inspection topics covered in our California home inspector certification program

Each home inspection lesson starts by listing the objectives you will learn, followed by a short practice quiz to check your prior knowledge, the lesson content, a review and a quiz. Below are the subjects that you will master for each lesson of the California home inspection certification course. All course objectives are aligned with national standards of practice for home inspectors. After passing PHII's home inspection exam and meeting any other state requirements, you will be well-qualified to perform residential home inspections in California

Introduction to Home Inspection Terminology -Overview of the common language used throughout the home inspection industry by licensed home inspectors

Limits and Exclusions for Home Inspection - Pre-inspection agreements and liability during a home inspection, understanding home inspector responsibilities

Site, Grounds and Grading - Components outside the home including paving, vegetation, ground slope and drainage, decks, steps and porches that apply to a home inspection

Exterior and Structure - Foundation, chimneys, trim and siding, doors and windows, eaves, soffits, and down spouts

Roof Components - Types and styles, roof materials and home inspection methods, flashing and gutters, skylights for a typical home inspection

Plumbing Systems - Water and fuel service type, size and location, waste and vent pipes, kitchen and bathroom faucets and fixtures, water heaters

Electrical Systems - Service entrance location and capacity, inspecting panels and branch circuits, wire gauges, determining grounding and bonding, ground fault interrupters (GFIs), outlets, fixtures, switches and smoke detectors

Attic Inspection - Attic access methods, roof framing and sheathing, insulation types, ventilation methods, roof vent pipes, defects and moisture issues

Insulation & Ventilation - R Factor, vapor retarders, crawl space and below-grade ventilation, theory of exhaust and plumbing ventilation as it applies to home inspection

Interior Components - Home inspection methods and standards for walls and rooms, bedroom egress, windows, types of doors, stairs and railing, defects, fire places.

Bathrooms and Kitchens - Toilets, sinks, ventilation, bathtubs, showers, flooring, GCFI protection, defects and moisture damage, cabinets, counters, flooring, built-in appliances following home inspection industry standards

Basement & Crawlspace - Type and entry methods, evaluating foundation and supports, stairs, flooring, walls, ceiling, exposed insulation, vapor barriers, evaluating joists, trusses, sub floors, floor drains and sump pumps

Heating and Air Conditioning - Location(s), fuel type(s), age, capacity, distribution methods, heat exchangers, combustion venting, humidifiers, air filters, evaporator and condenser coils, supplemental heat, electrical disconnect home inspection standards

Garage and Carport - Home inspection standards for identifying structure type, attached, detached, door openers, floors ceiling walls, ventilation, safety features, separation wall, door to a living space, ventilation, GFI protection

Conducting a Home Inspection - Pre home inspection agreements, professional behavior, procedures with clients, home inspection methodology, home inspection tools, written report, follow-up

Home Inspection Business Start-Up - Registration for home inspection business, website set-up, payment processing, pricing services, business vehicle, ladders and basic tools, electronic tools, sales tax and write-offs, filing requirements, state tax I.D. number, records, profit, cash flow, advertising, brochures, tracking ads, customer service

Mold and Allergens - Mycotoxins and pathogenic molds, sources and outbreaks, collecting samples during home inspection, client agreements, findings, common allergens, health effects, mitigation procedures, how to become a mold certified home inspector

Radon in Air and Water - Properties of radon, health effects, how radon enters buildings and water supplies, measurement, elevated/unsafe levels, seasonal effects, mitigation methods, how to become a radon certified home inspector

Commercial Inspections - Types of commercial home inspections, challenges, ASST. E2018-01 guidelines, property condition assessment (CPA) reports, walk-through survey, home inspector vs. a field observer, entering the market, referrals, liability, how to become a home inspector with commercial certification

What You Will Master

The major components and systems of a home.
What to inspect, how to inspect it, and what not to inspect.
How to complete a professional inspection using a pre-inspection agreement, checklist, and tools of the trade.
Completing and presenting a professional report to your client
How to market your services and expand your business in California.
And much more

Frequently Asked Questions About PHII's California Home Inspection certification Program

How long does your home inspection course for Californiatake?
PHII's California home inspection course can be completed in 1-2 weeks based on your past level of experience. However, you can take as much time as needed, and there are no limits on re-taking the certification exam. The total course time for training in California is broken up into hours for course instruction, field assignments, report writing and testing. PHII's California course allows you to take your time or push yourself through quickly.

How much does the California home inspection training cost?
Professional Home Inspection Institute will teach you how to become a home inspector in California for the lowest average tuition rate in the industry. The course comes complete with all required instructional materials including 100% online access and the information you need to become a certified home inspector in California. You can view the current prices by clicking the link on the enroll page or by calling 1-605-427-2908.

What is home inspection errors and omissions insurance?
Home inspectors in California should consider getting Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance, which is a professional liability policy covering the policyholder for negligent acts and omissions that occur during an inspection. A good Errors and Omissions liability policy can help limit your out-of-pocket expenses if you are named in a lawsuit in California should a problem occur with a home inspection. Our coursework is approved for California home inspector errors and omissions insurance by major insurance underwriters.

Why should I choose PHII for home inspection training?
PHII gives California residents interactive training, experienced support, a lot of value and the most affordable tuition in the industry. Plus we offer a satisfaction guarantee. Over the years we have successfully trained and certified thousands of home inspectors throughout the U.S. and Canada, including many home inspectors in California. We have been there to support our students from California during and after the training. We have up-to-date California home inspection certification course material, and we provide a turn-key system for setting up your own home inspection business in California.

What About Home Inspection Certification Outside of California?
The first step in starting your home inspector career is to understand the path to a home inspector license. The process can be simple or lengthy depending on the state. In some cases you can train entirely online to obtain your home inspector license or certification. In other cases you can train online and complete field training to meet home inspector requirements. PHII gives you an advantage by going beyond the minimum training a home inspector needs so that you can hit the ground running. Start by understanding your State Home Inspector License Requirements.

PHII offers home inspector continuing education and numerous certifications to help you learn more, earn more and grow your home inspection business. At PHII our mission is to provide you with the best home inspector training to prepare you for a successful real estate career, along with the support you need down the road. PHII-trained home inspectors are never alone. With PHII, your home inspector training is truly at your pace. You always have lifetime access to PHII certification courses.

California Home Inspection Training Package Includes:

Online Home Inspector Course for California with online library of Inspection Documents, Student Manual, and online DVDs, Toll Free Student Support. Training is 100% online, no materials are shipped. Optional printed back-up materials and courses/videos on USB stick are available.

Free Bonuses: $399 Home Inspection Report Creator, $395 Bonus Courses, $149 InspectHost Business Website, $289 1-year AHI Membership for California home inspector graduates.

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Free AHI Membership for California Home Inspector Graduates
As a gold-level AHI-accredited training provder, PHII can offer all California home inspection course graduates a free $289 membership in the North American Association of Home Inspectors (AHI), a national non-profit professional home inspector association.