During the escrow process of a home sale transaction in the building sales industry, Home Inspectors are usually contracted to determine the condition of the house and to point out any major damage or repairs that should be made.<\/p>\n
There are no formal education requirements to become a Home Inspector in Ontario, although you will need to start a certification programme which you must complete within three years.<\/p>\n
As a Home Inspector, you will have to inspect the major systems of the house, such as the electrical lines, plumbing, and air conditioning unit, the interior and exterior areas of the house that will be going on sale, including crawl spaces and attics.<\/p>\n
You will need to have an Ontario secondary school diploma, be 19 years of age or older, and have a little previous knowledge of or experience in the construction industry to begin your application process. Also, you are required to complete twenty-four hours of Continuing Education every year to renew your certification if you apply for an online course.<\/p>\n
You will complete courses on the components of a house such as:<\/p>\n
These courses will help you acquire the knowledge and professional communication skills you need to succeed in the industry. You can choose to take the courses part-time, online, flexible, in-person, and hybrid.<\/p>\n
After completing the courses, you should be able to:<\/p>\n
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The successful completion of your programme must fulfill the core educational requirements of the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Home and Property Inspectors, and include exposure to an OAHI recognized Standard of Practice (SOP).<\/p>\n
You can join an accredited professional body such as InterNACHI, as a member for $49 per month or $499 per year. There are no prerequisites to becoming a member. Being a member will give you unlimited access to free, online training and continuing education, the Online Inspector Exam, and free job practice questions.<\/p>\n
There is currently no provincial licensing required to become a home inspector in Ontario. However, as a Home inspector, you must follow the rules and laws related to your professions such as contracts and fair trade practices.<\/p>\n
It is possible to earn your Ontario home inspector working certificate in a matter of weeks. Within a few months, you could be working for a public organization, as the owner of a home inspection business, or for a private company.<\/p>\n
Typically, the price range for a full programme is between $4,495 and $6,000<\/p>\n
or $495 for any single Course.<\/p>\n
On average, the total cost to become a home inspector in Ontario, including learning supplies, is within the range of $20,000.<\/p>\n
The breakdown of the fees include:<\/p>\n
Data released by the Ontario government shows that the demand for home inspectors is increasing, as 50-70% of resale homes and new constructions now have home inspections as part of the real estate transaction. While new job openings are expected to reach a total of 11,100 within the next five years.<\/p>\n
Many home-buyers in Ontario now engage the services of a Home Inspector before purchasing or renovating a property. They require the services of professional Inspectors to perform pre-renovation consultations or identify problems related to the structure, and conditions of the property.<\/p>\n
Some companies and industries also require the services of Home Inspectors to perform services such as the inspection of commercial buildings, and pre-delivery quality control inspections of new buildings and constructions.<\/p>\n
The average annual pay for a Home Inspector in Ontario is $60,229 per year, $1,158 per week, $5,019 a month, and approximately $28.96 an hour.<\/p>\n
You can also earn as high as $102,544 per year with more than two years of work experience.<\/p>\n
Building Inspector salaries in Ontario can range from $87,030 to $93,434 per year.<\/p>\n
Generally, Home Inspectors in Ontario find work in multi-inspector companies, construction companies, consulting firms, large industries, small businesses, and as sole owners of businesses.<\/p>\n
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