Map Reveals Home Inspection Blind Spots Where Anyone Can Be An Inspector
Summary
More than a dozen U.S. states do not require home inspectors to have licenses or training, allowing anyone to work as an inspector. This lack of regulation can lead to missed problems in homes, which may cause financial and safety issues for buyers.Key Facts
- Only 35 states require home inspectors to have a state-issued license or registration.
- In 15 states, no license or formal training is needed to be a home inspector.
- Homebuyers rely on inspectors to find issues like structural problems, electrical faults, or plumbing leaks.
- Poor inspections can cause buyers to overpay, face unexpected repairs, or encounter safety hazards.
- Legal options for buyers against negligent inspectors are often limited.
- Examples include buyers discovering costly foundation problems after inspections missed them.
- Some inspectors rely too much on checklists and may miss important home issues.
- The 15 states with no licensing requirements include California, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and others.
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