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Home Inspector Internships in Connecticut

BEFORE YOU CAN BECOME A LICENSED HOME INSPECTOR IN CONNECTICUT YOU NEED TO MEET CERTAIN GUIDELINES AS A HOME INSPECTOR INTERN

Home Inspector in Danbury CT

The State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) regulates home inspection licensing. Candidates must meet the following criteria to obtain a home inspector license:

  • Have a high school diploma.

  • Successfully complete an approved training course (40 hours).

  • Have a supervisor / mentor who is a licensed Connecticut home inspector.

  • Obtain a Connecticut Home Inspector Intern permit.

  • Perform no less than 100 inspections under the supervision of your mentor.

  • Maintain a log of your 100 inspections.

  • Pass a written exam.​

​I'd like to offer the following advice to intern candidates...

  • Ask licensed inspectors about doing a "ride-along" before you start the process of applying for a permit. You'll get an opportunity to see how things work before investing any time or money.

  • You may have more luck finding a supervisor or someone to do a "ride-along" with who is NOT in your town or immediate area.

  • Find a supervisor before taking your class.

  • Consider obtaining both errors and omissions (E&O) and general liability insurance during your training. Personally I wouldn't train someone who was not insured.

  • Join at least one home inspection organization (Connecticut Association of Home Inspectors, NACHI, ASHI, and the like). They'll provide ongoing training and support. 

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​If you have questions regarding a home inspection career or the process to obtain your permit call or email me, we can schedule a time to discuss.

 
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