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florida home  inspector state exAM

Becoming a licensed home inspector can be nerve wracking, so we're going to break it down a little

  • Step 1- Pick a location & proctor
    • First things first you'll need to do is pick the proctor you would prefer to use. Once you decide, he/she will reach out to you within 1-3 business days to schedule the exam. 
    • ​Luckily for you, you've ended up on the website of a home inspector who is also a proctor! Give us a call today at 941-773-1144 to schedule your exam with Gino! 

  • Step 2- Exam fee & scheduling
    • The fee for the proctored exam is $125.00, which is paid to Inspector Outlet. There is no additional fee at the office.

  • Step 3- STUDY, STUDY & STUDY 
    • ​120-hour online pre-licensing course
    • Chapter 468, Part XV, FL Statutes and FL Chapter 61-30, FAC
    • Wood-Destroying Organism course (just a few questions are about WDO)
      • ​Use the links above to study for the exam. 
Exam categories and percentage minimums ​
You can expect the following categories to be on the exam- General; Plumbing; Roofing; Electrical; Heating & Cooling; Structure; Exterior; Interior; Insulation & Ventilation; Fireplace & Chimney; Wood Destroying; Environment; Ethics; Safety; Inspection Methods; Reporting; and Professional Practice.

If you fail in one category by answering less than 50% of the questions in that category correctly, you will receive a failing score for the entire examination.

​You must receive an 80% or greater in all exam categories to pass the entire exam.
Call our office at 941-773-1144 or email info@hopehomeinspections.com to set up your exam date/time!
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