How to Become a Home Inspector in Connecticut

InterNACHI is the world's leading association for home inspectors. We provide free training, online testing and certification, business development, marketing support, discounts on everything from home inspection software to E&O insurance to your next truck, and more.

InterNACHI® School (internachi.edu) is the only nationally-accredited, tuition-free college for home inspectors accredited by the national accrediting agency of the U.S. Department of Education to provide tuition-free online training, examination, certification, and continuing education to InterNACHI® members in Connecticut.

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Home Inspector Licensing (online & free)

To become a licensed home inspector in Connecticut, take InterNACHI's state-approved online pre-licensing course. It's online and free for InterNACHI members. Not a member? Join now.

Take the free, online pre-licensing course.

The Connecticut Home Inspection Licensing Board has approved InterNACHI as a Provider for both Pre-Licensing and Continuing Education.

Visit Connecticut's website for details. View the state approval of the course.

Insurance for Inspectors

Although Connecticut doesn’t have requirements regarding insurance for home inspectors, many local real estate boards and home inspector business franchises require their affiliate members to meet certain coverage standards. InterNACHI members are eligible for discounts and enhanced coverage. Visit nachi.org/insurance for information on how to sign up.

Hands-On Training at House of Horrors®

Experience world-class inspection training and InterNACHI® member events at our House of Horrors® locations in Colorado and Florida. The InterNACHI® House of Horrors® is an entire house with 1,000 defects built under our roof. Register for a free event, take training, test-drive inspection tools, attend an inspector chapter meeting, and inspect the House of Horrors®.

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Continuing Education (online & free)

Connecticut-licensed home inspectors must renew their license every two years. Home inspectors are required to take 20 hours of Continuing Education to complete the renewal process.

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Radon Tester Certification (online & free)

The Connecticut Department of Public Health requires that all individuals who perform radon tests in Connecticut take training and attain certification that is approved by AARST-NRPP or NRSB. Visit the Connecticut website for details.

NRPP:

InterNACHI's free, online "Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provide Course" is AARST-NRPP approved for both initial certification and Continuing Education. To complete all components of the NRPP Radon Certification, please visit their site for more information.

NRSB:

This course is also NRSB approved for Continuing Education credit. View details about InterNACHI's "Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider Course.

Home Energy Inspector Certification (online & free)

Become a Certified Home Energy Inspector™. The online training and certification is free for members. No infrared, no blower door, and no additional training needed. Visit nachi.org/home-energy-inspector

Wood Destroying Organisms (online and free)

Connecticut requires that all professional termite and wood destroying organisms specialists must be certified by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. InterNACHI's Wood-Destroying Organisms Inspections Course may prove to be a beneficial education tool for those looking to become licensed.

Commercial Property Inspections

Become a InterNACHI® Certified Commercial Property Inspector. The online training and certification is free for members.

Visit Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA) for additional commercial inspection training and resources.

Roof Data Technician (free for members)

The Roof Data Technician Program, developed by InterNACHI and Owens Corning and Lowe's, provides an additional revenue stream for InterNACHI members who are hired by Owens Corning as part of a roof warranty claim resolution process. (This program is operational in the United States only.) To participate in the program, visit nachi.org/roof.

Business & Marketing (online & free)

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Free, online "Home Inspection Business Course": nachi.org/become-home-inspector-business-course-101

InterNACHI's Marketing Team will design a new logo for your inspection business or re-design your existing logo, and design and customize your business cards, flyers and brochures. It's all for free. Take a look at the free design work we've done for our members (free to members). Contact the Inspector Marketing Department today.

Inspection agreement system: nachi.org/onlineagreement
Pricing your fees: nachi.org/pricing-billing
Fee calculator: nachi.org/fee-calculator
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Homeowner Newsletter (online & free)

Keep in touch with all of your clients! The InterNACHI Homeowner Newsletter is:

free to members;
customized by you according to condition of each house inspected;
has 5 years worth of monthly issues;
includes your photo and logo in each issue.

Your photo or business logo and website link will appear in each newsletter issue, so your clients can keep your contact information handy. Learn more about the newsletter at https://www.nachi.org/home-maintanence-newsletter.htm

Order handout cards to sign homeowners up for your Homeowner Newsletter (a customizable, monthly newsletter system that is free to members). Order your cards at http://www.inspectoroutlet.com/homeowner-newsletter-handout.aspx

Everything You Need, All in One Place

InterNACHI provides everything you need to be successful. Visit nachi.org/become-home-inspector

Membership Benefits (free for members)

InterNACHI provides over $75,000 worth of benefits to its members at no cost. Visit https://www.nachi.org/benefits.htm

Archived Documents:

View approval of courses September 2018.

View approval of courses May 2017.

View approval of How to Perform Tree Inspections Course.

View approval of Meth House Hazards and Remediation Course.

View approval of courses July 2015.

View approval of How to Perform Wind Mitigation Inspections Course.

View the May 1, 2015 approval of the following courses:

How to Inspect Fireplaces, Stoves and Chimneys Course
Safe Practices for the Home Inspector Course
Residential Structural Design for Home Inspectors Course
Inspecting the Means of Egress Course
How to Inspect Manufactured & Mobile Homes Course
How to Perform Home Energy Audits Course
How to Inspect Septic Systems Course
Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider Course
Calculating Envelope Energy Loss Course
Customer Service & Communication for Inspectors Course

View approval letter for the Indoor Air Quality for Inspectors course.

InterNACHI's home inspector pre-licensing course approval listing.

View Connecticut's approval of InterNACHI's Home Inspection Business Course"

View Connecticut's approval of InterNACHI's House as a System, Energy Movement, and Comfort and Climate courses.

View Connecticut's approval of InterNACHI's Water Heater Tanks, Commercial Property Prerequisite, Crawlspace, Radon Measurement Service Provider, HVAC Systems, Exterior courses.

Approval letter PDF.

HOME INSPECTION LICENSING BOARD

TEL. NO. (860) 713-6145

September 15, 2009

Ms.Lisa Endza

International Association of Certified Home Inspector

1750 30th Street

Boulder,CO 80301

Re: Home Inspection Course Application for Continuing Education

Dear Ms. Endza,

The Department of Consumer Protection has reviewed the following course for continuing education and has determined that it meets the requirements in accordance with Section 20-491-23 of the Regulation Concerning Home Inspectors pursuant to School and Course approval for Continuing Education for the hours indicated.

1.)Deck Inspections Course 3hours

Location: www.nachi.org

(on-linecourse)

Date: N/A – Distance Education Only

If you have any questions,please call our office at the telephone number listed above.

Sincerely,

RobertM. Kuzmich, R.A
License and Applications Specialist