How to Become a Licensed Home Inspector in Vermont
Home Inspector Licensing (online & free for members):
To become a Vermont-licensed home inspector by education and examination, complete InterNACHI's state-approved pre-licensing course (online & free for members) and the state-approved exam.
Vermont Secretary of State Property Inspectors Department has approved InterNACH's pre-licensing course (online & free for members). The VT-approved course is actually the set of courses below:
- 12 hours: How to Inspect HVAC Systems Course
- 8 hours: Residential Plumbing Overview for Inspectors Course
- 4 hours: Inspecting Water Heater Tanks Course
- 4 hours: How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course
- 4 hours: Structural Issues for Home Inspections Course
- 4 hours: How to Perform Roof Inspections Course
- 8 hours: Inspecting Asphalt Shingle Roofs Course
- 16 hours: How to Perform Exterior Inspections Course
- 14 hours: How to Inspect the Attic, Insulation, Ventilation and Interior Course
- 8 hours: Defect Recognition and Report Writing Course
Final Certificate of Completion:
After completing all of the courses (above), go to your members-only account and click on the "Pre-Licensing" tool to download your final certificate of completion.
State Exam for Home Inspector License:
The state requires an individual to pass the state exam.
Insurance for Inspectors
Although Vermont 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.
Live Training at the InterNACHI School
The InterNACHI School offers world-class, accredited inspection training by the best instructors in the industry at our facility in Boulder, Colorado.
Continuing Education (online & free for members):
InterNACHI-Certified Home Inspectors are required to complete
twenty-four (24) hours of Continuing Education every year to renew their
certification. Review InterNACHI's Continuing Education Policy.
All of InterNACHI's online education courses are free to members. Not a member? Join now.
After joining as a member, you'll have access to everything you need
to be successful, including all of InterNACHI's online training,
certifications, Continuing Education, marketing, and business services. InterNACHI has everything you need, all in one place.
Radon Tester Certification in Vermont (online & free for members):
Although there are no state regulations for
radon testing in Vermont, the Vermont Department of Health recommends to the public hiring certified radon professionals (as of Nov 2014). Visit the Vermont website for details.
Become a Certified Radon Tester by taking InterNACHI's free, online "Advanced Radon Measurement
Service Provide Course," which is NRPP- and AARST-approved for both initial
certification and Continuing Education. The course details are located
at https://www.nachi.org/radon-measurement-service-provider-online-course.htm
Home Energy Inspector™ Certification (online & free for members):
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
Home Energy Score Assessor (online & free for members):
- a score on a scale of 1 to 10;
- facts about the home and its energy use; and
- recommendations generated by the U.S. Department of Energy to improve the score and energy efficiency.
To become a Home Energy Score Assessor, you must:
- be an InterNACHI-Certified Home Energy Inspector (online & free for members);
- complete the 3D-house training (online & free for members);
- agree to participate in a Quality Assurance Plan with other local Home Energy Inspector(free for members); and
- email Michelle to participate in the program.
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 for members):
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
- Call Me Now: nachi.org/call_button
Homeowner Newsletter (online & free for members):
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
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
