HOME INSPECTION TRAINING FOR INSPECTORS IN:

West Virginia

  • 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 80 classroom hours of approved pre-license education.

  • Get covered by errors and omissions insurance or general liability insurance.

  • Pass the NHIE Exam

Review complete requirements for becoming a Home inspector below.

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Inspector Foundations Class

120 HOURS - $3,395 / 93 HOURS - $2,100

Kickstart your journey in the home inspection industry with ASHI's exclusive In-Person Premiere Home Inspection Training!

Dive deep into the essentials of home inspection with our comprehensive program, designed for aspiring professionals like you. Benefit from an immersive learning experience that blends pre-class study materials, engaging live lectures, and hands-on in-field training. Our curriculum is delivered by esteemed ASHI Certified Inspectors, ensuring you learn according to the highest standards in the industry, embodied by the ASHI Standards of Practice (SoP).

Our instructors are not just teachers; they're seasoned professionals who have conducted over 250 inspections, aced the National Home Inspectors Exam (NHIE), and adhere to a rigorous continuing education regimen to maintain their credentials. This program equips you with the expertise and insights to excel in serving your clients and conducting thorough home inspections.

Opt for our intensive 120-hour course, spanning two weeks from Monday to Friday. This path includes more than five field events, covering vital topics such as report writing, business marketing strategies, and valuable lessons from real-life inspections shared by your ASHI Certified instructors.

The 93-hour class runs six days, Monday thru Saturday and includes at least one field event. This class contains information offered in our 120-hour course, but at a faster pace. Our ASHI Certified instructors are experts in the field.

Alternatively, our accelerated 93-hour class, running from Monday to Saturday over six days. It promises at least one field event, ensuring you gain essential knowledge and skills in a shorter time frame. This class is perfect for those eager to quickly step into the field, guided by our expert ASHI Certified instructors.

Embark on your path to becoming a distinguished home inspector with ASHI's Premiere Home Inspection Classes. Forge a career with confidence, supported by the gold standard of home inspection education.

Home Inspection Topics covered:
  • Structural Components
  • Heating Concepts and Systems
  • Exterior Components
  • Fireplaces and Chimneys
  • Roofing Types
  • Cooling Concepts and Air Conditioning
  • Site Conditions
  • Insulation and Ventilation Components
  • Interior Components
  • Plumbing Systems
  • Electrical Systems
  • Analysis and Reporting Responsibilities
  • Home Appliances
  • Professional Responsibilities
  • Review the ASHI Standards of Practice

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Complete West Virginia Requirements

  • Home Inspection Regulated:
    Yes
  • License Type:
    Home Inspector
  • License Renewal Cycle:
    Every Year
  • Is Distance Education Allowed:
    No
  • Is Field Training And Experience Required:
    No
  • Experience Required:
    N/A
  • Is CE Required:
    Yes
  • CE Hours Required:
    16 Hours
  • Is CE Distance Education Allowed
    Yes
  • Is Pre-Licensing Required
    Yes
  • Pre-licensing Hours Required
    80 Hours
  • Regulating Body
    West Virginia Fire Marshall
  • Rules And Regulations
    Title 87-5-4
  • Exam
    National Home Inspector Exam

West Virginia Ordinance & Contacts

West Virginia Certification (Title 87-05) enacted in 2006

West Virginia law, "Certification of Home Inspectors," establishes procedures to be followed to assure that consumers of home inspection services can rely on the competence of inspectors, as determined by educational and experience requirements and testing. As an initial requirement and qualification for certification as a home inspector, every applicant: 1) shall have passed the National Home Inspector Examination; 2) shall either present proof of having conducted business as an inspector for three years prior to August 1, 2006, or proof of satisfactory completion of at least 80 hours of instruction; 3) must have successfully completed high school or its equivalent; and 4) shall present proof of, and shall maintain, general liability insurance in the amount of not less than $250,000.00.

Continuing Education requirement is 16 hours per year.

For more information, contact the West Virginia Association of Home Inspectors

Office of the State Fire Marshal
Phone: 304-558-2191
Fax: 304-558-2537
Address: 1207 Quarrier St., (2nd Flr.),
Charleston, WV 25301

Website: https://firemarshal.wv.gov/Pages/default.aspx