Delaware Home Inspector Course | AHIT

Delaware home inspector course packages vary by what's included. Compare the options above to find the one that fits your goals. Every package from AHIT includes the Professional AHIT Home Inspector Course and exam prep tools built by AHIT experts. Higher-tier packages add more study materials and specialty certifications. Note that Delaware also charges a $160 trainee registration fee and a $293 license fee paid to the Division of Professional Regulation.

Every Delaware home inspector course package from AHIT covers the 14 key components of a home inspection, Delaware home inspector Standards of Practice, and report writing, which the Delaware Board of Home Inspectors requires for licensure. You'll also get business and marketing training to help you launch your inspection career, real-world inspection footage to bring concepts to life, and exam prep tools built by AHIT for the NHIE. Higher-tier packages add NHIE prep eTextbooks, Commercial Certification, and Online Radon Certification for inspectors who want to expand their service offerings.

Yes. AHIT offers Delaware-approved pre-license education for home inspector candidates. The course covers the 140 hours of approved training the Board of Home Inspectors recognizes for licensure, plus Delaware home inspector Standards of Practice and report writing.

Most Delaware candidates finish the 140-hour AHIT coursework in 8 to 14 weeks at a part-time pace. The 75 supervised home inspections during your trainee phase typically add several months depending on inspector availability in your area. Plan on 6 to 12 months total from trainee registration to full Home Inspector license depending on how quickly you complete supervised inspections.

The 140 hours of approved education can be completed online through AHIT's self-paced course. Delaware's 75 supervised home inspections must be completed in person under a licensed Delaware home inspector. AHIT pairs your online coursework with the supervised field training you need to meet the Board's full requirement.

Once you finish the AHIT coursework, you'll register as a Home Inspector Trainee with the Delaware Division of Professional Regulation ($160 fee), complete 75 supervised home inspections under a licensed Delaware inspector, pass the National Home Inspector Examination, secure $50,000 in errors and omissions insurance and $250,000 in liability insurance, and submit your full Home Inspector license application along with the $293 license fee. AHIT provides exam prep tools built by AHIT to help you prepare for the NHIE. For the full breakdown of Delaware's licensing process and salary information, see our How to Become a Home Inspector in Delaware guide.

Yes! Try the Delaware home inspector course with a free 5-day trial, no credit card required. Preview lessons, test the exam prep tools, and decide if the course is right for you before committing.

Plan on $2,800 to $5,500 in total startup costs. The 140-hour training requirement and the trainee phase add up to one of the more expensive entry pathways in the country. Here's the breakdown:

Most Delaware candidates complete the full pathway in 8 to 14 months. The 140 hours of training runs 8 to 14 weeks at a part-time pace. Trainee Registration processing through DELPROS typically takes a few weeks. The 75 supervised inspections take 4 to 8 months depending on inspection volume at your supervising firm. The NHIE adds a few weeks for scheduling and the exam itself. Final license application review happens at scheduled Board meetings (every other month), which can add another month or two depending on timing. Candidates who qualify under the alternative experience or endorsement pathways move faster because they bypass the standard trainee phase.

Yes. Delaware law requires anyone who performs paid home inspections to hold a current license issued by the Board of Home Inspectors under the Division of Professional Regulation. The standard pathway requires 140 hours of approved training, registration as a Home Inspector Trainee, 75 supervised inspections, passing the NHIE, and proof of $50,000 E&O plus $250,000 liability insurance.

Most candidates complete the full pathway in 8 to 14 months. The 140 hours of training takes 8 to 14 weeks, Trainee Registration processing adds a few weeks, the 75 supervised inspections take 4 to 8 months depending on supervising firm volume, the NHIE adds a few weeks, and final license review happens at scheduled Board meetings every other month.

Plan on $2,800 to $5,500 in total startup costs. The biggest line items are home inspector training ($800 to $2,000 for 140 hours), the NHIE exam ($225), the required E&O and liability insurance ($1,200 to $2,500 annually), and inspection tools plus reporting software ($500 to $2,000+).

Delaware has one of the more demanding pathways in the country because of the 140-hour training requirement and the 75 supervised inspection threshold. The trade-off is that licensed Delaware inspectors enter the market with substantial documented experience. The Board also offers alternative pathways for experienced inspectors (5+ years or ASHI/NAHI/InterNACHI membership) and inspectors licensed in other jurisdictions.

Delaware home inspectors earn between $59,000 and $61,628 on average, with Salary.com reporting $61,628 statewide as of 2026. Inspectors serving the Wilmington corridor and the Sussex County beach communities (Lewes, Rehoboth) typically earn at the higher end of the range, while inspectors covering rural Kent County fall closer to the middle.

Delaware licenses renew biennially by August 31 of odd-numbered years through DELPROS. You'll need to complete 40 hours of approved continuing education (or 20 hours if first renewal after less than two years licensed), pay the current renewal fee, and confirm that your $50,000 in E&O and $250,000 in liability insurance is still active.