HOME INSPECTION TRAINING FOR INSPECTORS IN:

Washington

  • ASHI School
    Inspector Foundation
  • Class approved in state
  • Includes In-Field Training as part of the curriculum
  • Meets state Pre-licensing Hours
  • Prepares you take state exam and other relevant exams

  • Complete 120 hours of approved pre-license education.

  • Complete 40 hours of in-field training (not included with premier class). 

  • Passage of the psychometrically valid, reliable and legally defensible written exam required by the board

Review complete requirements for becoming a Home inspector below.

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Inspector Foundations Class

160 HOURS - $3,695

Launch your home inspection career with one of ASHI’s In-Person Premiere Home Inspection Classes!

Obtain meaningful in-person instruction and professional guidance through pre-class study materials, live classroom lectures, and real in-field home inspection training, Classes are taught by ASHI Certified Inspectors, and teach to the gold standards of home inspection, the ASHI SoP.

Learn from home inspector professionals who have completed at least 250 inspections and have successfully passed the National Home Inspectors Exam, NHIE, and are required to complete 20 ASHI Continue education credit hours each year! as required to maintain their certification. Upon completion of this program, you will have the tools you need to serve your clients and perform superior home inspections.

This 160-hour includes 120 hours of in class learning Monday thru Friday for two weeks, and 40 Hours of self study. You will go to at least five field events during this class. This class includes report writing, information on marketing your business, and real-life experience from your ASHI Certified instructors.

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Complete Washington Requirements

  • Home Inspection Regulated:
    Yes
  • License Type:
    Home Inspector
  • License Renewal Cycle:
    Every Two Years on your birthdate
  • Is Distance Education Allowed:
    No
  • Is Field Training And Experience Required:
    Yes
  • Experience Required:
    up to 40 hours of field training supervised by a licensed home inspector.
  • Is CE Required:
    Yes
  • CE Hours Required:
    24 Hours
  • Is CE Distance Education Allowed
    Yes
  • Is Pre-Licensing Required
    No
  • Pre-licensing Hours Required
    120 hours of classroom instruction
  • Regulating Body
    Washington State-Department of Licensing
  • Rules And Regulations
    Senate Bill 6606
  • Exam
    yes-If exam is prepared by national entity section specific to WA will be included

Washington Ordinance & Contacts

Get Educated & Receive Training

To fulfill your education requirements: Take a Washington State Home Inspectors Board-approved, 120-hour Fundamentals of Home Inspection course. AND Mentor with an experienced home inspector for 40 hours of field training and 5 actual inspections.

Submit an Exam Application
To submit visit here: Home Inspector Examination Application 

Take the Home Inspectors Exam
The Home Inspectors Exam fee is $300 payable when you schedule your exam. 

Apply for Your Home Inspectors License 
Complete the Home Inspector License Application

Home Inspectors Department of Licensing
PO Box 3917
Seattle, WA 98124-3917