Master Home Inspection in Idaho—Step by Step

Our experienced, on-site instructors are always available to guide you. You'll also gain specialized knowledge in mold and allergens, radon detection, and commercial inspections—valuable skills that can help you expand your services and grow your business in Idaho. PHII's Idaho online home inspection course offers all the benefits of our classroom training at a significantly lower price. Our proven interactive learning system includes:

• Lesson pre-tests and post-tests
• Flash cards and practice quizzes
• Audio and video instruction
• Real-time feedback
• Personalized support from instructors
• Self-Paced Learning—With Real-World Application

Each lesson includes interactive flash cards and quizzes that reinforce your understanding, offer instant feedback, and help you correct mistakes. Our system tracks your progress, allowing you to pause and resume anytime. For hands-on experience, you can complete field activities on your own home or any residential property in Idaho—bringing your learning into the real world.

Why Choose PHII for Idaho Home Inspection Training

Considering a career change? PHII's flexible online Idaho home inspection course lets you earn your certification on your schedule—anytime, anywhere, from any mobile device. We offer industry-leading tuition rates, a satisfaction guarantee, and all the tools you need to become a certified Idaho home inspector.

Covered in PHII's Idaho Home Inspector Certification

• Introduction to Home Inspection Terminology -Overview of the common language used throughout the home inspection industry by licensed home inspectors
• Limits and Exclusions for Home Inspection - Pre-inspection agreements and liability during a home inspection, understanding home inspector responsibilities
• Site, Grounds and Grading - Components outside the home including paving, vegetation, ground slope and drainage, decks, steps and porches that apply to a home inspection
• Exterior and Structure - Foundation, chimneys, trim and siding, doors and windows, eaves, soffits, and down spouts
• Roof Components - Types and styles, roof materials and home inspection methods, flashing and gutters, skylights for a typical home inspection
• Plumbing Systems - Water and fuel service type, size and location, waste and vent pipes, kitchen and bathroom faucets and fixtures, water heaters
• Electrical Systems - Service entrance location and capacity, inspecting panels and branch circuits, wire gauges, determining grounding and bonding, ground fault interrupters (GFIs), outlets, fixtures, switches and smoke detectors
• Attic Inspection - Attic access methods, roof framing and sheathing, insulation types, ventilation methods, roof vent pipes, defects and moisture issues
• Insulation & Ventilation - R Factor, vapor retarders, crawl space and below-grade ventilation, theory of exhaust and plumbing ventilation as it applies to home inspection
• Interior Components - Home inspection methods and standards for walls and rooms, bedroom egress, windows, types of doors, stairs and railing, defects, fire places.
• Bathrooms and Kitchens - Toilets, sinks, ventilation, bathtubs, showers, flooring, GCFI protection, defects and moisture damage, cabinets, counters, flooring, built-in appliances following home inspection industry standards
• Basement & Crawlspace - Type and entry methods, evaluating foundation and supports, stairs, flooring, walls, ceiling, exposed insulation, vapor barriers, evaluating joists, trusses, sub floors, floor drains and sump pumps
• Heating and Air Conditioning - Location(s), fuel type(s), age, capacity, distribution methods, heat exchangers, combustion venting, humidifiers, air filters, evaporator and condenser coils, supplemental heat, electrical disconnect home inspection standards
• Garage and Carport - Home inspection standards for identifying structure type, attached, detached, door openers, floors ceiling walls, ventilation, safety features, separation wall, door to a living space, ventilation, GFI protection
• Conducting a Home Inspection - Pre home inspection agreements, professional behavior, procedures with clients, home inspection methodology, home inspection tools, written report, follow-up
• Home Inspection Business Start-Up - Registration for home inspection business, website set-up, payment processing, pricing services, business vehicle, ladders and basic tools, electronic tools, sales tax and write-offs, filing requirements, state tax I.D. number, records, profit, cash flow, advertising, brochures, tracking ads, customer service
• Mold and Allergens - Mycotoxins and pathogenic molds, sources and outbreaks, collecting samples during home inspection, client agreements, findings, common allergens, health effects, mitigation procedures, how to become a mold certified home inspector
• Radon in Air and Water - Properties of radon, health effects, how radon enters buildings and water supplies, measurement, elevated/unsafe levels, seasonal effects, mitigation methods, how to become a radon certified home inspector
• Commercial Inspections - Types of commercial home inspections, challenges, ASST. E2018-01 guidelines, property condition assessment (CPA) reports, walk-through survey, home inspector vs. a field observer, entering the market, referrals, liability, how to become a home inspector with commercial certification
• Report Writing, Agreements and More - How to complete and present a professional home inspection inspection using a pre-inspection agreement, checklist, and tools of the trade. How to market your services and expand your business in Idaho

Frequently Asked Questions About PHII's Idaho Home Inspection certification Program

How much does the Idaho home inspection training cost?
Professional Home Inspection Institute will teach you how to become a home inspector in Idaho for the lowest average tuition rate in the industry. The course comes complete with all required instructional materials including 100% online access and the information you need to become a certified home inspector in Idaho. You can view the current prices by clicking the link on the enroll page or by calling 1-605-427-2908.

What is home inspection errors and omissions insurance?
Home inspectors in Idaho should consider getting Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance, which is a professional liability policy covering the policyholder for negligent acts and omissions that occur during an inspection. A good Errors and Omissions liability policy can help limit your out-of-pocket expenses if you are named in a lawsuit in Idaho should a problem occur with a home inspection. Our coursework is approved for Idaho home inspector errors and omissions insurance by major insurance underwriters.

Why Choose PHII for Home Inspection Training in Idaho?
At PHII, we're proud to offer Idaho residents a comprehensive, interactive training experience backed by expert support and unbeatable value. Our tuition is among the most affordable in the industry, and we stand behind our program with a satisfaction guarantee. Our commitment doesn’t end at graduation: we continue to support our Idaho students long after they complete their training. We provide a complete, turn-key system to help you launch and grow your own home inspection business in Idaho with confidence.

What About Home Inspection Certification Outside of Idaho?
The first step in starting your home inspector career is to understand the path to a home inspector license. The process can be simple or lengthy depending on the state. In some cases you can train entirely online to obtain your home inspector license or certification. In other cases you can train online and complete field training to meet home inspector requirements. PHII gives you an advantage by going beyond the minimum training a home inspector needs so that you can hit the ground running. Start by understanding your State Home Inspector License Requirements.

What is Included in the Idaho Home Inspector Package?
The Professional Package includes the online Home Inspector Course for Idaho with online library of inspection documents and videos. The training is 100% online, no materials are shipped. Optional back-up materials and courses/videos on USB stick are available for an extra fee. Bonuses include Home Inspection Report Creator, Advanced Home Inspection Course, InspectHost business website and 1-year AHI National Association membership for Idaho home inspector graduates.