Requirements for becoming a home inspector in the state of Delaware
*Yearly income estimation determined from ZipRecruiter and updated as of February, 2025.
Continuing Education Information for the state of Delaware
40 hours of Continuing Education are required every 2 years to keep your license up to date in the state of Delaware. Click the link below to find a Continuing Education provider.
Additional information for becoming a Home Inspector in Delaware
To secure your home inspector license in Delaware, you must complete the following steps:
- Applicant must possess either a High School Diploma or GED.
- Applicant must complete 140 hours of approved Delaware Home Inspection Education.
- Applicant must complete 75 supervised field inspections.
- Applicant must complete and pass the National Home Inspector Exam (NHIE).
- Applicant must possess the following insurance:
- Errors and Omissions insurance equal to or greater than $50,000.
- Liability Insurance equal to or greater than $250,000.
- Applicant must submit application with the initial application fee.
- Trainee registration: $160
- License registration: $293
- Errors and Omissions insurance equal to or greater than $50,000.
- Liability Insurance equal to or greater than $250,000.
- Trainee registration: $160
- License registration: $293