{"id":4677,"date":"2022-02-22T18:26:56","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T02:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/?p=4677"},"modified":"2025-09-19T19:50:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T02:50:36","slug":"washington-state-home-inspection-licensing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/washington-state-home-inspection-licensing\/","title":{"rendered":"Washington Home Inspector Training Classes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Guide to Becoming a Licensed Home Inspector in Washington State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5; padding:20px; border-radius:10px; line-height:1.6; color:#636363; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; max-width:800px; margin:auto;\">\n\n  <div style=\"float:right; width:200px; margin:0 0 10px 20px; text-align:center;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/104_9969-1-1024x768.jpg\" \n         alt=\"Training in the rain\" \n         style=\"width:200px; border-radius:6px;\">\n    <p style=\"font-size:12px; color:#636363; margin-top:5px; font-style:italic;\">\n      Rainy days make for great training.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>\n    Becoming a licensed home inspector in <strong>Washington State<\/strong> starts with <em>high-quality training<\/em> from a school that is <strong style=\"color:#ca1237;\">fully licensed by the State of Washington<\/strong> to teach the fundamentals of home inspection.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    Our comprehensive classroom program, \n    <strong><em style=\"color:#9c0829;\">tuition: $2,495<\/em><\/strong>, gives you the <em>knowledge, skills, and confidence<\/em> to succeed on the state licensing exam and in real-world inspections.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div style=\"float:left; width:200px; margin:0 20px 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/WA-State_Logo.png\" \n         alt=\"Washington State Logo\" \n         style=\"width:200px; border-radius:6px;\">\n    <p style=\"font-size:12px; color:#636363; margin-top:5px; font-style:italic;\">\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>\n    With <strong style=\"color:#9c0829;\">expert instructors<\/strong>, <em>hands-on learning opportunities<\/em>, and an <em>industry-tested curriculum<\/em>, you\u2019re not just paying for a class\u2014you\u2019re investing in a \n    <strong><em style=\"color:#ca1237;\">career that provides flexibility, steady income, and professional growth<\/em><\/strong> for years to come.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <ul style=\"list-style:none; padding:15px; background-color:#eaeaea; border-radius:8px; margin:20px 0;\">\n    <li><strong style=\"color:#ca1237;\">Expert instructors<\/strong> guiding each step<\/li>\n    <li><strong style=\"color:#9c0829;\">Hands-on training<\/strong> to build real skills<\/li>\n    <li><strong style=\"color:#9c0829;\">Industry-tested curriculum<\/strong> for exam success<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <p style=\"text-align:center; margin-top:20px;\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/rQhzip1VirLhsMpEA\" \n       style=\"display:inline-block; background-color:#ca1237; color:#f5f5f5; font-weight:bold; padding:12px 25px; text-decoration:none; border-radius:8px;\">\n       Enroll Now\n    <\/a>\n  <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id6a05ddcf37050\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"&lt;strong style=&#039;color:#9c0829;&#039;&gt;What is the median pay for home inspectors in Washington State?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"    ><strong style='color:#9c0829'>What is the median pay for home inspectors in Washington State?<\/strong><\/span><div id=\"target-id6a05ddcf37050\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5; padding:20px; border-radius:10px; line-height:1.6; color:#636363; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; max-width:800px; margin:auto;\">\n  \n  <p>\n    Home inspectors in <strong>Washington State<\/strong> enjoy competitive pay, with many earning a solid living either independently or as part of a firm. \n    As of <em>January 2022<\/em>, <strong style=\"color:#ca1237;\">Indeed.com reports the average salary for a home inspector is $72,116 per year<\/strong> in Washington State.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div style=\"background-color:#eaeaea; padding:15px; border-radius:8px; margin-top:15px;\">\n    <p style=\"margin:0; font-style:italic; color:#636363;\">\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"887\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Indeed_Home_Inspection_salary.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Indeed_Home_Inspection_salary.jpg 887w, https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Indeed_Home_Inspection_salary-300x141.jpg 300w, https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Indeed_Home_Inspection_salary-768x362.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nSource: <strong style=\"color:#8a0624;\">Google.com<\/strong>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5; padding:20px; border-radius:10px; line-height:1.6; color:#636363; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; max-width:800px; margin:auto;\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/WA-State-Home-Inspector-Handbook.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/CandidateHandbookHI.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7860262008733624;width:135px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Be sure to download this guide from the <strong>State of Washington<\/strong>. It\u2019s the official roadmap to becoming a <strong>licensed home inspector<\/strong>. The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/WA-State-Home-Inspector-Handbook.pdf\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"4454\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Washington Home Inspector Candidate Handbook<\/a><\/strong> explains how to <strong>qualify, register, and prepare<\/strong> for the state exam. It covers <strong>exam topics, test-day procedures, and rules<\/strong>, and provides information on <strong>score reports, licensing steps, and retesting<\/strong> if necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n<div style=\"display:flex; align-items:center; gap:15px; background:#f5f5f5; padding:20px; border-radius:10px; box-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); margin-top:15px; line-height:1.6; color:#636363; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; font-size:16px; font-weight:400;\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/oregon-flag.jpg\" \n         alt=\"Oregon Flag\" \n         style=\"width:60px; height:auto; border-radius:6px; box-shadow:0 4px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);\">\n\n    <p style=\"margin:0; font-size:18px; font-weight:400; line-height:1.6; color:#636363;\">\n        Your <strong style=\"color:#ca1237; font-weight:bold;\">SOPHI certification<\/strong> is recognized by the State of Oregon for its state licensing requirements also.\n    <\/p>\n\n<\/div><br>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5; padding:20px; border-radius:10px; line-height:1.6; color:#636363; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; font-size:16px; max-width:800px; margin:auto;\">\n\n  <!-- Intro Paragraph -->\n  <p>\n    Licensed home inspectors have multiple <strong style=\"color:#ca1237; font-weight:bold;\">career opportunities<\/strong>. Whether starting your own business or joining a firm, these options provide avenues for professional growth and additional services.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <!-- Expandable Section: Opportunities -->\n  <span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id6a05ddcf37161\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"&lt;strong style=&#039;color:#9c0829; font-weight:bold;&#039;&gt;What are the opportunities for a licensed home inspector?&lt;\/strong&gt;\"    ><strong style='color:#9c0829;font-weight:bold'>What are the opportunities for a licensed home inspector?<\/strong><\/span><div id=\"target-id6a05ddcf37161\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n  \n  <p>\n    Many inspectors start their own businesses, while others join multi-inspector firms or franchises. If you&#8217;re considering joining a company, we recommend reviewing any offer carefully; consulting an attorney is a smart move.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div style=\"margin:15px 0;\">\n    <strong style=\"color:#9c0829; font-weight:bold;\">HUD<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:5px 0 0 0;\">\n      Inspectors can work with the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assess properties in programs like Section 8 or as Certified 203(k) Consultants. These roles allow inspectors to contribute to community development and housing access.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin:15px 0;\">\n    <strong style=\"color:#9c0829; font-weight:bold;\">Sewer Scopes<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:5px 0 10px 0;\">\n      This add-on service is in high demand. Most clients appreciate the chance to inspect a part of the home they can\u2019t see yet could cost thousands if problems go unnoticed.\n    <\/p>\n    <div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;border-radius:8px; background:#eaeaea;\">\n      <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/x8iFKC_9TaU\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border-radius:8px;\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"margin:15px 0;\">\n    <strong style=\"color:#9c0829; font-weight:bold;\">Energy Audit<\/strong>\n    <p style=\"margin:5px 0 10px 0;\">\n      Energy audits help homeowners understand how their homes use energy and where improvements can be made. It\u2019s a great value-added service that can generate more business.\n    <\/p>\n    <div style=\"position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;border-radius:8px; background:#eaeaea;\">\n      <iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R_FdTPbgzTs\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border-radius:8px;\"><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <\/div> <br>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#f5f5f5; padding:20px; border-radius:10px; line-height:1.6; color:#636363; font-family:Arial, sans-serif; font-size:16px; max-width:800px; margin:auto;\">\n\n  <!-- Intro Paragraph -->\n  <p>\n    Preparing for your <strong style=\"color:#ca1237; font-weight:bold;\">Structural Pest Inspector license<\/strong> in Washington requires access to the right study materials. Below are trusted <em>resources and bulletins<\/em> to help you succeed.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <!-- Expandable Section: WSU Structural Pest Bulletins -->\n  <span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id6a05ddcf371f6\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"&lt;strong style=&#039;color:#9c0829; font-weight:bold;&#039;&gt;Washington State University Structural Pest Bulletins&lt;\/strong&gt;\"    ><strong style='color:#9c0829;font-weight:bold'>Washington State University Structural Pest Bulletins<\/strong><\/span><div id=\"target-id6a05ddcf371f6\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n  <p>\n    Click the links below to explore WSU bulletins covering Pacific Northwest wood-destroying pests.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <ul style=\"list-style:none; padding:15px; background-color:#eaeaea; border-radius:8px; margin:15px 0;\">\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=site:wsu.edu+%22A+Key+to+the+Identification+of+Pacific+Northwest+Wood-Destroying+Pests+Based+on+Wood+Damage%22\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#ca1237; text-decoration:none; font-weight:normal;\">A Key to the Identification of Pacific Northwest Wood-Destroying Pests Based on Wood Damage<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=site:wsu.edu+%22Anobiid+Beetles%22\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#636363; text-decoration:none; font-weight:normal;\">Anobiid Beetles<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=site:wsu.edu+%22Carpenter+Ants%22\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#636363; text-decoration:none; font-weight:normal;\">Carpenter Ants<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=site:wsu.edu+%22Identification+and+Habits+of+Key+Ant+Pests+of+Washington%22\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#636363; text-decoration:none; font-weight:normal;\">Identification and Habits of Key Ant Pests of Washington<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=site:wsu.edu+%22Moisture+Ants%22\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#636363; text-decoration:none; font-weight:normal;\">Moisture Ants<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=site:wsu.edu+%22Termites%22\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#636363; text-decoration:none; font-weight:normal;\">Termites<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <\/div> <br>\n\n  <!-- Expandable Section: WSU Study Materials for WSDA Exams -->\n  <span class=\"collapseomatic \" id=\"id6a05ddcf37289\"  tabindex=\"0\" title=\"&lt;strong style=&#039;color:#9c0829; font-weight:bold;&#039;&gt;WSU Study Materials for WSDA License Exams&lt;\/strong&gt;\"    ><strong style='color:#9c0829;font-weight:bold'>WSU Study Materials for WSDA License Exams<\/strong><\/span><div id=\"target-id6a05ddcf37289\" class=\"collapseomatic_content \">\n  <p>\n    These resources cover the official study materials for the Structural Pest Inspector exam.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <ul style=\"list-style:none; padding:15px; background-color:#eaeaea; border-radius:8px; margin:15px 0;\">\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=site:wsu.edu+%22Structural+Pest+Inspectors%22\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#ca1237; text-decoration:none; font-weight:normal;\">Structural Pest Inspectors<\/a><\/li>\n    <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=site:wsu.edu+%22Structural+Pest+Inspector+Manual+EM013%22\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#636363; text-decoration:none; font-weight:normal;\">Structural Pest Inspector Manual (EM013)<\/a><\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <\/div> <br>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lni.wa.gov\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/LI-Approved_Training_Provider-300x130.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.careerbridge.wa.gov\/Detail_Program.aspx?program=13633\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/WA_Career-Bridge_Approved_Training_Provider.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.wa.gov\/business\/homeinspectors\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/course-approval-Washington-State.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/veterans_Learn_free.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"273\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/schoolofprofessionalhomeinspection.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/veterans_Learn_free.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3336\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Do I Become a Home Inspector in Washington State?  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