Inspector Licenses Explained
What it takes to become a licensed home inspector in Ohio, and the other licenses that matter for add-on testing.
Ohio's home inspector license
The state of Ohio passed the home inspector licensing law in 2019.
Here is the basic licensing requirement in the state of Ohio as of this writing:
1.) Pass the National Home Inspectors Examination (NHIE)
2.) Attend 80 hours of pre-licensing home inspector technical training classes conducted by a state approved education provider.
3.) Pass a state and federal criminal background check (no felony records allowed)
4.) Have general liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence.
5.) Complete either 10 parallel inspections under a currently licensed inspector or complete a hands on interactive curriculum of experience along with a peer review session
A person advertising themselves as a residential home inspector in the state of Ohio must be licensed by the state to perform the inspection for a fee during a real estate transaction. The Ohio state licensing law for home inspectors is a minimum requirement.
Licensed inspectors must also complete 42 hours of continuing education every three years to keep their license.
Other licenses that matter
Wood destroying insect (WDI) inspections: Ohio requires inspectors who perform WDI inspections to hold a separate WDI inspection license. About our WDI inspections
Radon testing: In Ohio, homeowners may test their own property, but anyone testing someone else's property must hold an Ohio radon tester license. About radon testing
Drone roof inspections: Inspectors who fly a drone to inspect a roof need an FAA drone license.
Check our credentials
Every one of our inspectors is Ohio state-licensed. Their license numbers are listed on our team page, and the Ohio Standards of Practice spell out what every licensed home inspection must cover.