How to Become a Licensed Home Inspector in North Carolina

Home Inspector Licensing

Applicants must complete both a Board-approved 120-Hour Pre-Licensing Course and 80-Hour Field Training to meet education and experience requirements. InterNACHI's 120-hour online pre-licensing course is approved by the NC Board.

Board-approved, free, online 120-hour pre-licensing course

InterNACHI® members can track their progress through the free, online pre-licensing course by logging into their dashboard and clicking the "State Progress & Certificate" button.

Information from NC Website

For more details about the pre-licensing training requirements, visit the North Carolina website.*

80-Hour Field Training with Partner Schools

North Carolina Training Partners that provide the 80-hour field training.

To Help Prepare for the State Exam

To help prepare for the state exam, you may take advantage of several resources we provide, such as InterNACHI's Online Inspector Exam (free and open to everyone), the InterNACHI® Ultimate Home Inspection Practice Test (free for members), and InterNACHI's online courses (free for members). We do not know what's on the state exams, but the preparation resources may be helpful to you. Not a member? Join now.

Insurance for Inspectors

To be a licensed home inspector in North Carolina, individuals must meet certain requirements for adequate insurance coverage. InterNACHI members are eligible for discounts and enhanced coverage. Visit nachi.org/insurance for information on how to sign up.

Inspector Continuing Education (online & free for members)

The North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board has approved InterNACHI as a Course Sponsor of free, online courses for home inspectors. InterNACHI pays the $5/credit hour fee to upload the course completions for you to the state of NC, keeping these courses completely free for InterNACHI members. You cannot take the same course within a three-year period to renew your license.

Notice: According to NC state regulations students cannot obtain CE between September 10th and October 1st. Courses must be taken outside of that timeframe in order to obtain state credit.

North Carolina-Approved CE Courses

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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Performing a Home Inspection on the Coast of North Carolina

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Radon Tester Certification in NC (online & free for members)

Although the State of North Carolina does not require that radon testers or mitigators hold any certifications, the North Carolina Radon Program strongly recommends that homeowners hire a trained professional. Visit the North Carolina's Division of Health Service Regulation website for more information.

Become an InterNACHI Certified Radon Tester by taking InterNACHI's free, online Radon Measurement Professional Initial Training Course, which is AARST-NRPP approved for both initial certification and Continuing Education, and NRSB-approved for Continuing Education credit.

NRPP:

InterNACHI's free, online "Radon Measurement Professional Initial Training 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:

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

Real Estate Cards (free for members)

North Carolina-licensed real estate agents can attain free Continuing Education credits by following the directions on the real estate cards. Members can hand out these cards to real estate agents, which explain how to log into the free courses.

When an agent logs into a course and enters the member's ID number, the member is automatically emailed. The first slide of the course is the member's contact information.

North Carolina approves InterNACHI as a course provider for licensed real estate agents.

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Home Energy Inspector Certification

Become a Certified Home Energy Inspector. The online training and certification are free for members. No infrared, no blower door, and no additional training is needed.

Wood-Destroying Organism (Termite) Inspections

In 2022, InterNACHI asked John Feagans of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture Structural Pest Control & Pesticide Division to provide an opinion about NC home inspectors inspecting and reporting upon structural wood damage possibly caused by wood-destroying organisms during a home inspection. Read the public opinion email.

NC home inspectors, upon observing some apparent wood damage during a home inspection, are permitted by the NCDA Structural Pest Control & Pesticides Division to report that the inspector observed damage to wood or the structure. But the inspector is not permitted to state that it is due to a particular wood-destroying organism.

As long as a specific wood-destroying organism is not identified on the report, then this type of inspection is permitted by the NCDA Structural Pest Control & Pesticides Division.

The home inspector should also recommend further evaluation by a NC-licensed Structural Pest Control Applicator in order to avoid possible violations of the N.C. Structural Pest Control Rules & Regulations. Get certified.

North Carolina Department of Agriculture's Structural Pest Control and Pesticides Division approves InterNACHI's Wood-Destroying Organisms Inspection Course. Course #OG500 expires 6/30/2021.

Commercial Property Inspections

Become an 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.

Business & Marketing (online & free for members):

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Take InterNACHI's free, online Home Inspection Business Course.

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Membership Benefits (free for members)

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Archived Documents

Course Sponsor # HS70 InterNACHI

Course Instructor # IEC137, Ben Gromicko

Course Instructor #IEC152, John McKenna

Course Instructor #IEC155, Kenton Shepard

Course Instructor #IEC156, Ronald Huffman

Course Instructor #IEC162, Warren Britt Treece

Course Instructor #IEC161, Joseph Ferry

InterNACHI 80-Hour Field Training Approval

View InterNACHI's approval of 80-Hour Pre-Licensing Field Training (PLF20) Class (for a fee). This class is currently not offered.

View approval of InterNACHI's 120-Hour ONLINE Pre-licensing Training Course (free & online for members)

View 2020 approval of the following courses: Inspecting Wood Shingle and Shake Roofs Course; How to Perform Roof Inspections Course; How to Inspect Insulation, Ventilation and Interior Course.

View 2020 approval of the following courses: How to Inspect Pools and Spas; Residential Plumbing Overview for Inspectors Course; How to Inspect Fireplaces, Stoves and Chimneys Course; How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course; How to Perform Deck Inspections Course; Safe Practices for Home Inspectors Course; Structural Issues for Home Inspectors Course; Home Inspection Business Course; Comfort and Climate for Inspectors Course; Appliance Inspection for Home Inspectors Course; Inspecting Foundation Walls and Piers; Fundamentals of Inspecting the Exterior; Inspecting Tile Roofs Course; Inspecting Slate Roofs Course; How to Inspect Water Heater Tanks; Lead-Safe Work Practices; Performing A Home Energy Audit; Green Building Inspection; How to Perform Exterior Inspections Course; How to Inspect HVAC Systems Course; 25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know Course; How to Perform Home Energy Audits Course; Log Home Inspection Course; How to Inspect Manufactured and Mobile Homes; Inspecting the Means of Egress; Residential Structural Design for Home Inspectors Course; How to Inspect Septic Systems; Indoor Air Quality for Inspectors Course; Calculating Envelope Energy Loss Course; Wood-Destroying Organism Inspection Course; How to Inspect Private Drinking Water Well Course; How to Perform Roof Inspection Course; How to Inspect Tile Roofs; 10 steps to Performing a Roof Inspection; Advanced Electrical Inspection Training Course.

View 2020 approval of the following courses: How to Perform Home Energy Audits Course; Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider Course; Wind and Hail Roof Inspection and Replacement; Wind and Hair Property Damage Inspection; Inspecting Commercial HVAC Systems; The House As A System Course; Energy Movement for Inspectors Course; Infrared Thermography and Building Science; InterNACHI Residential Standards of Practice; Meth House Hazards and Remediation; Inspectors Legal Forum Class; General Roof Inspection Course; How to Inspect Lawn Irrigation Systems; How to Inspect for Moisture Intrusion Class; Advanced Inspection of Crawlspaces Course; 10 Steps to Performing a Roof Inspection Course; Safe Practices for Home inspectors Class; Professionalism: Sales, Customer Service & Communications; Home Energy Blower Door Training.