The home inspection profession is regulated in West Virginia, and PHII's home inspector certification can help you get started! West Virginia requires new home inspectors to complete several steps before applying for a home inspector license. Follow the path below to become a licensed home inspector in West Virginia.

PHII's Home Inspection pre-license classroom course is approved for the education requirements in Virginia. The law states that effective August 1, 2006, all home inspectors must possess a certificate issued by the West Virgina Fire Marshal. To qualify for certification, applicants must:

1) Pass the National Home Inspector Examination (PHII's home inspection training course fully prepares you)
2) Proof of satisfactory completion of at least eighty (80) hours of approved instruction (PHII is fully approved)
3) Proof of general liability insurance

Additional Steps to Advance Your West Virginia Home Inspection Career

1) Join a Professional Home Inspector Association. PHII pays for your first year of membership in the North American Association of Home Inspectors (AHI). Many states also have their own home inspector associations you can join for networking opportunities.

2) Join a Multi-Inspector Company in West Virginia to gain experience, or start your own business. Established home inspection companies in West Virginia are always looking for new home inspectors to work for them. Businesses provide benefits, professional insurance and home inspection scheduling.

3) Register Your Own Business in West Virginia and obtain general liability insurance and/or errors and omissions (E&O) insurance. Home inspector insurance policies are affordable and will protect you against career-ending lawsuits. Build your own home inspection business in West Virginia and enjoy the success that follows!

PHII will give you a nationally recognized home inspector certification and the credentials you need to become a successful home inspector in West Virginia. PHII students have also had great success passing state and national exams, and you also receive FREE continuing education credits with your enrollment! Please check the website periodically for updates about current licensing laws or call toll free (800) 983-6322

State Board:
WVAHI
2136 5th Street Road
Huntington, WV 25701
Phone: (304) 697-9795
Email: info@wvahi.org

Approved: Yes

Training Provider:
Professional Home Inspection Institute
1533 NW 2nd St, Madison, SD 57042
http://www.homeinspectioninstitute.com
Toll Free 605-427-2908