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Pennsylvania Home Inspector License Requirements

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

The law requires home inspectors to:

  1. Become a full member of a national, non-profit home inspection association that requires 100-inspections for full membership. (PHII pays for your first year of membership in the North American Association of Home Inspectors)
  2. Comply with the non-profit association's code of conduct and education policy
  3. Maintain errors and omissions, and general liability insurance
  4. Provide a copy of the report to the property seller, upon request
  5. Not perform repairs on a house that you inspected within the previous 12 months

PA home inspectors must comply with the Pennsylvania Trade Practice Act 114, Title 68 Real and Personal Property Statute. PHII's online home inspection certification course, which includes a free non-profit association membership, meets Pennsylvania requirements for home inspectors.

After completing the PHII course, you will receive a free one-year membership in the North American Association of Home Inspectors (AHI). AHI is a national non-profit home inspector association compliant in Pennsylvania. When you have completed your inspection experience log, AHI will issue a Full Member Letter of Compliance, which you can show to clients and realtors to demonstrate that you are a Pennsylvania-compliant home inspector.

A common question asked is how to participate in 100 inspections to gain full membership in a non-profit association and be fully-compliant? This is generally accomplished by completing parallel inspections where an individual observes a home inspection performed by a compliant home inspector and completes a report for educational purposes. Parallel inspections are also referred to as shadowing or ride-alongs. There are many Pennsylvania home inspectors who can provide this type of home inspector mentoring. You are responsible for paying mentoring fees and for maintaining a log of your experience.

Additional Steps to Advance Your Pennsylvania Home Inspection Career

1) 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 Pennsylvania. The NHIE is a challenging 200-question proctored exam that is required by some states. Veterans are eligible for reimbursement through the GI Bill.

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

3) Register Your Own Business in Pennsylvania and meet state requirements. Home inspector insurance policies are affordable and will protect you against career-ending lawsuits. Build your own home inspection business in Pennsylvania and enjoy the success that follows!
home inspection state regulationsPHII's Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania is aligned with national standards of practice for home inspectors and is updated regularly. We teach Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania home inspector at whatever pace you set, quickly or over time. Your home inspector certification course never expires!

NEW PROPOSED PA LEGISLATION
Pennsylvania has made several attempts to revise its home inspector regulations. The most recent was House Bill 1001 in 2018, which failed to pass the Senate. The past attempts at legislation have all been similar, proposing biennial licensing with a combination of course hours and up to 100 home inspections, which could make it challenging to become licensed in the future.

House Bill 1001 would have also required Pennsylvania to report on the presence of mold, which is disclaimed by all home inspector association standards as being outside the scope of a home inspection. This would require home inspectors to reduce their liability by being trained in mold or to provide professional mold evaluations. Should this become part of new legislation, PHII has mold inspection training packages available.

It is important to note that if you become a Pennsylvania home inspector before new legislation passes, you will have an easier path to becoming licensed in Pennsylvania through that law's home inspector grandfathering provisions. The previous attempts contained a 2-year provision for grandfathering.

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Welcome to PHII's Pennsylvania 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 course will teach you how to become a Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania by offering new services.

PHII's online home inspection course for Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.

Home Inspection Report Creator Free! 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 Pennsylvania to test your knowledge in a real world setting.

Why Choose PHII for Pennsylvania Home Inspection Training

PHII teaches you what to inspect, how to inspect it, and how to write a home inspection report in Pennsylvania. We give you the knowledge, instructor support and hands-on practice necessary to become a successful Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.

If you are thinking about a career change, consider PHII's Pennsylvania online home inspection training course and earn your Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania at the best tuition price in the industry and with your satisfaction guaranteed.

Included in PHII's Pennsylvania Home Inspector Certification
Home inspection topics covered in our Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania

  • 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 Pennsylvania.
    And much more

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

    How long does your home inspection course for Pennsylvaniatake?
    PHII's Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania is broken up into hours for course instruction, field assignments, report writing and testing. PHII's Pennsylvania course allows you to take your time or push yourself through quickly.

    How much does the Pennsylvania home inspection training cost?
    Professional Home Inspection Institute will teach you how to become a home inspector in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvaniashould 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 Pennsylvania should a problem occur with a home inspection. Our coursework is approved for Pennsylvania home inspector errors and omissions insurance by major insurance underwriters.

    Why should I choose PHII for home inspection training?
    PHII gives Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania. We have been there to support our students from Pennsylvania during and after the training. We have up-to-date Pennsylvania home inspection certification course material, and we provide a turn-key system for setting up your own home inspection business in Pennsylvania.

    What About Home Inspection Certification Outside of Pennsylvania?
    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.

    Pennsylvania Home Inspection Training Package Includes:

    Online Home Inspector Course for Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania home inspector graduates.

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    Free AHI Membership for Pennsylvania Home Inspector Graduates
    As a gold-level AHI-accredited training provder, PHII can offer all Pennsylvania 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.

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