Ahhhh, the great licensing debate. As a licensed Professional Inspector in Texas, heres my take:

1. Tough test, reasonably tough requirements for license. 16 hours of continuing education. - Seems reasonable and offers some level of quality for the client using your services

2. Going through some issues at the moment with E/O insurance requirement amendment.


Guarantee your getting a high quality inspector. No, but no profession is perfect. In all professions, there are those individuals that just barely passed their requirements. Ask a lawyer what the failure is on the bar exam. A lot have taken it more than once.


ASHIs spin on licensing - Gee I wonder what their interest is in that? Thats like the democratic party denouncing tax breaks. It requires them to give up some power.

I took the NACHI test before I became licensed in Texas. Sailed through the NACHI test, the Texas exam was much, much more difficult. Did it make me a better inspector. Absolutely. I studied a lot of hours to get my license and am proud of it.