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Home Inspector
Training: 140 hours | Exam: Yes
Governing Authority
Board of Home Inspectors - Division of Professional Regulation - State of Delaware
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Licensed
Regulation
140 hrs
Education Hours
NHIE
Exam Required
Required
E&O Insurance
2 years
Renewal Period
40 hrs
CE Required
Application Fee
$293
Full license fee; trainee registration is $160
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee paid to EBPHI
Delaware requires state licensing to practice as a home inspector. You must meet education, examination, and other requirements before performing inspections.
Minimum Age
Education Level
Background Check
Fingerprinting
Minimum coverage: $50,000 E&O; $250,000 general liability
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Standards Details
Delaware has adopted Standards of Practice for home inspectors under the Board of Home Inspectors
Report Requirements
Written report required for each inspection
Required Education Hours
140 hours
Supervised Field Inspections
75 supervised home inspections (after obtaining trainee registration) inspections
Online Education Allowed
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National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
Administered by EBPHI
Passing Score
Scaled score of 500
Exam Fee
$225
NHIE fee paid to EBPHI
Overall licensing difficulty: 5/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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NHIE (National Home Inspector Examination)
Passing Score
Scaled score of 500
Cost of failing
Retake fee: $225Invest in preparation to pass the first time.
How long should you study? Most candidates study 2–4 weeks before taking the NHIE (National Home Inspector Examination).
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee Full license fee; trainee registration is $160 | $293 |
Exam Fee NHIE fee paid to EBPHI | $225 |
Total Government Fees Fee not identified at the state level. Some states do not require state-level home inspector licensing. Contact your state or local licensing authority for current fee schedule. | Varies |
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Renewal Period
Renewal Fee
Continuing Education
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Accepts Out-of-State License
Accepts ASHI Certification
Accepts InterNACHI Certification
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Delaware has 35% above average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 2,480 residents.
Delaware is one of the most saturated home inspectors markets in the country.
Delaware ranks #2 out of 51 states by home inspectors per capita.
Delaware requires 140 hours of education and 75 supervised inspections, making it one of the more demanding states for initial licensure. The 40-hour biennial CE requirement is also among the highest nationally.
Delaware uses a two-tier system: Inspector Trainee and Home Inspector
You may only begin accumulating supervised inspections after trainee registration
75 supervised inspections required - one of the higher requirements among states
40 hours of CE per renewal cycle is among the highest CE requirements
Contact: Cannon Building, Suite 203, 861 Silver Lake Blvd, Dover, DE 19904; (302) 744-4500
There is no interstate compact for home inspectors.
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