Guides

State-by-state guides

Home-inspector rules are not the same everywhere. Our state guides show whether a state licenses inspectors, which office handles oversight, and where to find the official lookup, discipline, and complaint pages.

Hiring Guide

How to check if a home inspector is licensed

Learn how to verify a home inspector’s license, check complaint and discipline records, and spot red flags before you hire.

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Licensing

Which states license home inspectors (and which do not)

See which states license or register home inspectors, which do not, and what buyers should check before hiring an inspector in 2026.

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ASHI, InterNACHI and a state license: what each means

ASHI, InterNACHI, and a state license do not mean the same thing. Learn what each label tells you, what it does not, and what to check first.

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Consumer Guide

How to look up disciplinary actions against a home inspector

Learn how to check a home inspector’s license status, search for disciplinary actions, and find complaint or court records before you hire.

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Complaints

How to file a complaint against a home inspector

Learn how to file a complaint against a home inspector, what documents to gather, where to file, and what to expect from the process.

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Consumer Advice

Your home inspector missed something: what you can do

If a home inspector missed a problem, act fast: document the damage, review the report, check the license, and learn your complaint options.

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Insurance

Home inspector insurance: errors and omissions and general liability

Learn what home inspector E&O and general liability insurance cover, how state rules differ, and what proof to ask for before hiring one.

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Hiring Tips

Questions to ask before hiring a home inspector

Learn the smartest questions to ask before hiring a home inspector, from license and discipline checks to scope, reports, contracts, and timing.

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Home Inspection

Home inspection standards of practice, explained

What home inspection standards of practice cover, what they leave out, and how state rules affect reports, complaints, and hiring.

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Contracts

Pre-inspection agreements and liability limits: read before you sign

Learn what pre-inspection agreements and liability limits can do, which clauses deserve a slow read, and how state rules may affect your rights.

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Texas Licensing

How to look up a Texas home inspector on TREC

Learn how to verify a Texas home inspector on TREC, check license status, review discipline, and understand complaints and inspection rules.

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Florida

How to verify a Florida home inspector license

Learn how to verify a Florida home inspector license, check discipline and complaints, and confirm the records that matter before you hire.

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