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AREA is proud to partner with CareerWeb to offer the following Home Inspection courses required by the Texas Real Estate Commission, the regulatory agency for Home Inspection, to obtain and maintain your Home Inspection license. Additional Continuing Education courses are also available that fulfill educational standards established by the Board.

Please call 888-883-9720 or email education@area-ga.com for more information about Home Inspection courses in Texas.
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Home Inspection Licensing Courses

- Continuing Education for Home Inspectors
Home Inspection Courses
Home Inspection License Packages
Texas Real Estate Inspector Licensing Package - 124 Hours ($750.00)
Includes:
1. Interiors -Covers the requirements of an interior inspection.
2. Exteriors-Teaches the requirements of an exterior inspection.
3. Electrical-Covers wiring, voltage, current and materials typically encountered in electrical inspections.
4. Structural-Teaches the aspects of structural components involved in a home inspection.
5. Plumbing-Provides students with a sound introduction to the components, materials and mechanics of plumbing systems.
6. Roofing - Covers the fundamental components, materials and mechanics involved in roofing and exterior system inspections.
7. Garages-Provides students with a sound introduction to garages.
8. HVAC-Teaches students the requirements of HVAC inspection.
9. Report Writing-Teaches how to clearly and concisely fill out Forms REI 7B-0 and REI 7A-0.
This package meets the 120hr education required to become a TX Real Estate Inspector.
Sold Separately for $1360. Yours for $750!
Home Inspection License Individual Courses
This course teaches you the requirements of HVAC inspection. Learn the fundamentals of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and materials typically encountered during mechanical inspections. You will gain a solid understanding of cooling and ventilation, sources of heat, energy supplies, heat loss and gain, air movement, conventional installation methods, space heaters, introduction to electric heating, safety issues and more. Includes end of module quiz. This course is approved for 32 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
This course provides you with a sound introduction to the components, materials and mechanics of plumbing systems. Learn the basics of supply, drain, waste and vent piping, fixtures and materials. Topics include proper installation practices, inspection methods and strategies, history of indoor plumbing, sources of potable water, heating, cross-connection control, and typical conditions found. Includes end of module quiz. This course is approved for 21 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
Learn the fundamental components, materials and mechanics involved in roofing and exterior system inspections. This course covers nomenclature, materials, installation methods, proper reporting to clients and other parties, history of residential roofing, known defective materials, typical maintenance needs, roofing components and more. Includes end of module quiz. This course is approved for 21 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
Structural Components – 15 Hours ($165.00)
This course teaches you the aspects of structural components involved in a home inspection. Learn the fundamentals of foundations and drainage, soil concepts, repairs, floor structures, and masonary walls typically encountered during structural inspections. You will gain a solid understanding of foundation materials, floor system components, foundation movement, wood framed walls, and more. Includes end of module quiz. This course is approved for 15 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
Electrical – 10 Hours ($110.00)
Performing electrical inspections requires a general working knowledge of the fundamentals of wiring, voltage, current and materials typically encountered. In this course, you will learn the tools and methods required and grasp the ramifications and magnitude of conditions found during the inspection. Topics include overview of electricity, service equipment and grounding, resistance, wiring methods, devices and lighting fixtures. Includes end of module quiz. This course is approved for 10 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
Exteriors – 10 Hours ($110.00)
This course teaches you the requirements of an exterior inspection. You will gain a solid understanding of lots, landscape, retaining walls, exterior siding, exterior doors, driveways, patios, windows, and more. This course also teaches about the common problems, defects, and installation process involved in an exterior inspection. Includes end of module quiz. This course is approved for 10 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
Interiors – 10 Hours ($110.00)
This course teaches you the requirements of an interior inspection. You will gain a solid understanding of drywalls, ceilings, flooring, interior doors, stairs, cabinets, countertops, appliances, basements, and more. This course also teaches about the common problems, defects, and installation process involved in an interior inspection. Includes end of module quiz. This course is approved for 10 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
Insulation and Ventilation – 8 Hours ($90.00)
This course teaches you the requirements of insulation and ventilation. Learn the fundamentals of heat, heat transfer, types of insulation, moisture movement, and more. You will gain a solid understanding of the types insulation materials, the types of ventilation systems, and more. Includes end of module quiz. This course is approved for 8 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
Standards of Practice/Legal/Ethics – 8 Hours ($90.00)
This course covers license law, electromechanical system (plumbing, heating, air conditioning, appliances, energy saving considerations), and structures (lot and landscape, roofs, chimney, gutters, paved areas, walls, windows and doors, insect damage and storage areas). The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to practice ethically and legally as an experienced, professional home inspector. This course is approved for 8 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
Home Inspection Business Practices – 6 Hours ($65.00)
This course teaches what a home inspection is and the purpose behind it. You will learn the common safety hazards, functional defects, and cosmetic issues associated with a home inspection. Report writing and legal issues will also be covered in this course. This course is approved for 6 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
Standard Report Form/Report Writing – 4 Hours ($45.00)
The purpose of this course is to teach or increase the student's ability to generate effective home inspection reports. The course will show students how to clearly and concisely fill out Forms REI 7B-0 and REI 7A-0. Students will also learn when to use each form. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 4 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
Garages – 1 Hour ($10.00)
This course provides you with a sound introduction to garages. Learn the basics of attached garages and detached garages. This course also describes the standards for fire walls and fire doors in attached garages. Learn the common problems and defects of garage doors and automatic garage door openers. Includes end of module quiz. This course is approved for 1 hour of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
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Home Inspection Continuing Education Courses
Home Inspection Continuing Education Packages
Texas Home Inspection Renewal Package 1 - 16 Hours ($175.00)
This renewal package contains two courses: Insulation and Ventilation and Standards of Practice/Legal/Ethics. This package is approved for 16 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
Texas Home Inspection Renewal Package 2 - 16 Hours ($175.00)
This renewal package contains two courses: Electrical and Home Inspection Business Practices. This package is approved for 16 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
Home Inspection Continuing Education Individual Courses
Structural Components – 15 Hours ($165.00)
This course teaches you the aspects of structural components involved in a home inspection. Learn the fundamentals of foundations and drainage, soil concepts, repairs, floor structures, and masonary walls typically encountered during structural inspections. You will gain a solid understanding of foundation materials, floor system components, foundation movement, wood framed walls, and more. Includes end of module quiz. This course is approved for 15 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
Electrical – 10 Hours ($110.00)
Performing electrical inspections requires a general working knowledge of the fundamentals of wiring, voltage, current and materials typically encountered. In this course, you will learn the tools and methods required and grasp the ramifications and magnitude of conditions found during the inspection. Topics include overview of electricity, service equipment and grounding, resistance, wiring methods, devices and lighting fixtures. Includes end of module quiz. This course is approved for 10 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
Exteriors – 10 Hours ($110.00)
This course teaches you the requirements of an exterior inspection. You will gain a solid understanding of lots, landscape, retaining walls, exterior siding, exterior doors, driveways, patios, windows, and more. This course also teaches about the common problems, defects, and installation process involved in an exterior inspection. Includes end of module quiz. This course is approved for 10 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
Interiors – 10 Hours ($110.00)
This course teaches you the requirements of an interior inspection. You will gain a solid understanding of drywalls, ceilings, flooring, interior doors, stairs, cabinets, countertops, appliances, basements, and more. This course also teaches about the common problems, defects, and installation process involved in an interior inspection. Includes end of module quiz. This course is approved for 10 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
Insulation and Ventilation – 8 Hours ($90.00)
This course teaches you the requirements of insulation and ventilation. Learn the fundamentals of heat, heat transfer, types of insulation, moisture movement, and more. You will gain a solid understanding of the types insulation materials, the types of ventilation systems, and more. Includes end of module quiz. This course is approved for 8 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
Standards of Practice/Legal/Ethics – 8 Hours ($90.00)
This course covers license law, electromechanical system (plumbing, heating, air conditioning, appliances, energy saving considerations), and structures (lot and landscape, roofs, chimney, gutters, paved areas, walls, windows and doors, insect damage and storage areas). The purpose of this course is to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to practice ethically and legally as an experienced, professional home inspector. This course is approved for 8 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
Home Inspection Business Practices – 6 Hours ($65.00)
This course teaches what a home inspection is and the purpose behind it. You will learn the common safety hazards, functional defects, and cosmetic issues associated with a home inspection. Report writing and legal issues will also be covered in this course. This course is approved for 6 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
Standard Report Form/Report Writing – 4 Hours ($45.00)
The purpose of this course is to teach or increase the student's ability to generate effective home inspection reports. The course will show students how to clearly and concisely fill out Forms REI 7B-0 and REI 7A-0. Students will also learn when to use each form. This course is included in the Real Estate Inspector Licensing package. This course is approved for 4 hours of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
Garages – 1 Hour ($10.00)
This course provides you with a sound introduction to garages. Learn the basics of attached garages and detached garages. This course also describes the standards for fire walls and fire doors in attached garages. Learn the common problems and defects of garage doors and automatic garage door openers. Includes end of module quiz. This course is approved for 1 hour of ASHI and NAHI membership renewal credits.
 
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