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.
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!
