become a home inspector
We have experienced and skilled teachers that are well versed in performing technical inspections that will provide you expert guidance to help you pursue this rewarding profession.
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FLORIDA HOME INSPECTOR INSTITUTE, INC.
6615 Sheldon Road
Tampa, Florida, 33615
Telephone: (813) 398-4663
Email Us: info@fhiinst.com
HOUSE INSPECTION
Learn practical and theoretical methodologies for performing a quality home inspection.
STRUCTURE STUDY
Learn the fundamentals of how different structure materials carry and transfer loads and the various affects on the structure where deficiencies are present.
120 HOURS OF COURSE
Our course is a DBPR approved course using industry leading teaching materials.
Proven experience
We know the profession of Home Inspection and how new Inspectors can develop their clientele and we outline the pitfalls of common errors that new Inspectors make.
DITED: How do I become a Home Inspector in the State of Florida?:
-Complete a DBPR State approved 120 hour course and the course final exam of preparation, pass the required exam.
The course material addresses Ethics and legal limitations for Home Inspectors, structures, electrical systems, HVAC systems, roof systems, plumbing systems, interior components, exterior components, Fireplaces, Flashings, and site conditions that may affect a structure.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COURSE IN HOME INSPECTION INSTITUTE:
-The course meets the 120 academic hours required by law
-The course is offered on weekends to facilitate the inclusion of those who must complete working hours from Monday to Friday.
-The cost of the course with live instruction and books is $ 1,300.00 that can be paid in parts, in cash or by credit card.
-The classes start at 8:30 a.m. and finish at 5:30 p.m.
-The duration of the course is 6 consecutive weekends.
Live Classes
This is how our courses are taught
«I was a student at the Florida Home Inspector Institute and it really was the best thing that ever happened to me. It changed my life forever. In the Institute they helped me to understand how to attract clients in a short time, I organized my work hours to earn money from home and today I have more income than my husband’s. I’m very happy. I recommend Florida Home Inspector Institute Inc».
«I recommend Florida Home Inspector Institute. His teachers taught me everything I know about home inspections and accompanied me to my first inspections to make me feel safe and confident. Now I have a profession that I can live with and I call my teachers whenever I have doubts. They are my second home»
OUR GRADUATED INSPECTORS
An Inspector who can be trusted
Somos un grupo de académicos especializados en la enseñanza de todas las asignaturas relacionadas a los bienes inmuebles en los Estados de Florida y Nueva York. Hemos diseñado y consolidado nuestro trabajo a lo largo de muchos años de experiencia pedagógica.
WIDE KNOWLEDGE
Broad knowledge of the subject, according to the current needs of the students.
TRAINED TEACHERS
Extensive experience, pedagogical excellence, knowledge of the subject.
RESEARCH PROCESS
Frequent research to update the course.
Anthony Galvez
Inspector Senior
Has over 30 years of experience as an Inspector, Senior Inspector, and Contract Administrator for all types of civil and Private Construction projects.
His areas of expertise are construction materials testing for compliance verification and quality control of building materials including soils, concrete, foundation systems and the subsurface investigations required for their designs.
His knowledge of Contract Administration and Risk Assessment is priceless when preparing future Inspectors for their new career. He regularly apprises the students of the benefits of the taught inspection professions and the perils if fundamental practices are not implemented.
Mr. Galvez was an Instructor for Florida Atlantic University’s “Construction Project Coordinator” certification program endorsed by the American Society of Professional Estimators.
He is a Florida Licensed General Contractor.
He is a Florida Licensed Mechanical Contractor.
He is a Florida Licensed Real Estate Broker.
He’s had multiple certifications from NICET.
He has been certified by the American Concrete Institute.
BECOME A HOME INSPECTOR
This is your chance to grow professionally.