How to Get Licensed
Abstract:
- If you are applying for an LSBHI Home Inspection License, you will be required to go through a minimum of 90 hours of classroom education with an LSBHI approved Education Provider.
- Pass NHIE Exam
- Complete 30 hours of prelicensing platform training, as well as ten (10) live inspections with an approved in-field trainer
- Attend Report Writing Seminar given by LSBHI
- Obtain Insurance
- Apply with the LSBHI
Complete initial 90 hours of training
If you are applying for an LSBHI Home Inspection License, you will be required to go through a minimum of 90 hours of classroom education with an LSBHI approved Education Provider.
LSBHI Approved Education Providers:
N19 W24075 Riverwood Dr.
Waukesha, WI 53188
800-441-9411
offers training in Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, New York, Wisconsin and California g
www.ahit.com
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
800-222-3295
Toronto, Canada M5A 4K2
800-268-7070
www.carsondunlop.com
Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
337-258-9411
www.healthyhomesschools.com
5612 Jensen St., Ste. H
Harahan, LA 70123
504-888-7378
www.housecallusa.net
San Marcos, CA 92069
800-323-9235
www.kaplanreschools.com
Bound Brook, NJ 08805
888-281-6424
www.nibi.com
Omaha, NE 68144
800-333-9807
800-333-9807
(fax) 800-933-2508
info@npiweb.com
www.npiweb.com
6364 Elmwood Hills Dr
Shreveport , LA 318-393-5480
(fax) 318-929-9099
crossinspections@bellsouth.net
8733 Siegen Lane #307
Baton Rouge , LA 70810
225-257-5507
(fax) 270-717-7361
thedesktoptrainer@gmail.com
www.Thedesktoptrainer.com
Lafayette, LA 70504
337-482-5712
Madison, Alabama 35758
206-694-8024
(fax) 206-441-3655
pknight@wini.com
Pass NHIE Exam
You must pass the National Home Inspectors Examination given by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors(PSI Exam). The cost for the exam is $225, and the initial application fee to the LSBHI is $200. You are responsible for making arrangements to take the exam. For more information about the National Home Inspector Examination, visit: www.homeinspectionexam.org or emaiL: info@homeinspectionexam.org or call 1.847.298.7750
Complete In-Field Training
The Trainee must complete 30 hours of prelicensing platform training, as well as ten (10) live inspections with an approved in-field trainer.
LSBHI Approved In-Field Trainers:
Baton Rouge:
P.E., 611 W. Woodruff Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
225-769-6696
18028 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
225-753-8114
10253 Ridgely Dr.
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
225-937-2877
(fax) 225-218-6580
inspectionla@cox.net
35635 Woodland Ridge
Denham Springs, LA 70706
225-333-1020
225-664-5066
(fax) 225-667-9926
gordonatwell@aol.com
New Orleans Area:
4425 Ligustrum Street
Metairie, LA 70001
504-831-5336
(fax) 504-831-5337
peter@keypointhomeinspections.com
5612 Jensen St., Ste. H
Harahan, LA 70123
504-388-3869
(fax) 504-733-1471
jcook@housecallusa.net
4425 Ligustrum Street
Metairie, LA 70001
504-831-5336
(fax) 504-831-5337
larry@keypointhomeinspections.com
Shriever, LA 70395
985-637-0457
doug@deepsouthhomeinspection.com www.deepsouthhomeinspection.com
4101 Cleveland Pl.
Metairie, LA 70003
504-799-9401
tom.axelrad@axelradhome.com
P.O. Box 247
Abita Springs, LA 70420
985-875-7701
Colonialspec@aol.com
7258 Brookwood Dr.
Mandeville , LA 70470
985-966-5692
(fax) 985-624-8915
allproinspections@hotmail.com
332 Wiegand Dr.
Nine Mile Point, LA 70094
504-342-7900
royburst@bellsouth.net
Other Local Approved Trainers:
P.O. Box 14915
Monroe, LA 71207
318-324-0661
6364 Elmwood Hills Dr.
Shreveport, LA 71107
318-929-9090
crossinspections@bellsouth.net
Obtain Insurance
Licensed inspectors must also carry a minimum of $300,000 in both E&O and General Liability Coverage. FREA Insurance- 800-882-4410 ext 106 Kelly@frea.com Lexington Insurance- CP Grace and Associates 225-926-8783 or 866-688-0164 GREI- 866-999-5921 www.greia.org PCIC, RRG Home Inspector Program Fort Baker Insurance Agency- Kevin Healy 415-578-4606 khealy@fortbakerins.com Inspector Pro Insurance Program 866-916-9420 www.inspectorproinsurance.com
Report Writing Seminars/Standards Practice Review
As of January 1, 2007, all license applicants MUST attend the Report Writing Seminar and Standards of Practice review before a Home Inspector License will be issued. This seminar is held on the second Saturday of every month, unless otherwise noted. All classes are held at 4664 Jamestown Ave. Suite 220 Baton Rouge LA 70808.
Application Fee ($200.00)
This fee is non-refundable, even if you decide not to take the examination. Payable by check or money order only.