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Plain-language guides for tradespeople and anyone else working toward a home inspection career.
Switching to Home Inspection From the Trades Is Easier Than It Looks
Changing careers sounds like starting over. For most tradespeople it isn't. Here is what carries over, what is new and how the licensing path actually works.
Read the article →How Long Does It Take to Become a Home Inspector?
It depends on your state. Here are the typical education hours, field training and exam steps, and what that means in weeks and months.
Read the article →A Simple Study Plan for the Home Inspector Exam
What to study first, how to use quizzes and practice exams, and a sample weekly schedule you can fit around a full-time job.
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Second Career Home Inspector is an informational study guide. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by ASHI, any exam provider or any state licensing board, and it does not replace state-required pre-licensing education. Licensing details summarize public sources as of October 2026 and change over time, so confirm them with your state board.