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Home Inspector
Exam: Yes
Governing Authority
South Carolina Residential Builders Commission (under SC Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation)
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Licensed
Regulation
Varies
Education Hours
NHIE
Exam Required
Not required
E&O Insurance
2 years
Renewal Period
No
CE Required
Application Fee
$80
License Fee
Included in application
Regulation effective since: 1996
South Carolina 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
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Standards Details
South Carolina has adopted Standards of Practice under Title 40, Chapter 59
Report Requirements
Written report required
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National Home Inspector Examination (NHIE)
Administered by EBPHI
State-Specific Exam
Overall licensing difficulty: 1/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Application Fee | $80 |
License Fee | Included in application |
Total Government Fees Application fee + exam fee | $80+ |
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Renewal Period
Renewal Fee
Continuing Education
Accepts Out-of-State License
Accepts ASHI Certification
Accepts InterNACHI Certification
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South Carolina has 13% below average — nationally the ratio is 1 per 2,480 residents.
South Carolina has above-average home inspectors density — competitive market.
South Carolina ranks #24 out of 51 states by home inspectors per capita.
South Carolina is unusual in not requiring pre-licensing education hours or continuing education. Instead, the state focuses on experience (1 year under supervision or 50 inspections) and accepts multiple exam pathways including the NHIE, a SC technical exam, or approved organization certification.
No pre-licensing education hours required
Multiple pathways: SC exam, NHIE, or approved certification
1 year supervised experience OR 50 inspections required
No continuing education required for renewal
Biennial renewal at $160
Licensure by endorsement available for out-of-state licensees
There is no interstate compact for home inspectors.
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