I joined about a month ago and have been taking some classes. I’m hoping for some advice on making sure I’m taking the right classes to be certified to do 4 point and wind mitigation inspections.
I’m working with another inspector in Florida who is allowing me to walk along while he does inspections to learn the trade, and intend to work with him after being certified. He wants me to start with 4 point and wind mitigation, then work my way up from there.
I started with the Home Inspection Standards of Practice and How to Perform Roof Inspections. I’m almost done with these two.
But then I saw the classes specific to 4 point and wind mitigation. I wanted to complete this first, so I started the General Roof Inspection Training Video and How to Perform Wind Mitigation Inspections classes.
It seems like the two roofing classes are repeating the same info. So I want to make sure I’m taking the right course work.
What is the best route to get certified for 4 point and wind mitigation? Can I complete the certification for doing 4 point and wind mitigation inspections, then get certified for full inspections later?
Hey Bobby, Im also in florida and ive completed the 120 pre licensing. Currently studying for the florida state exam. I’m also wondering if i need to look for separate courses for wind mit and 4 point roof inspections. Have you found your answer?
The Florida license that you are studying for is all you need, besides E&O insurance and establishing an LLC.
After getting my license a little over two years ago, I spent two years working for an established inspector. Started out at 50% of fees for the first year, then 60% the second year, before going on my own recently.
I did around 800 reports in that time. And made good money. I was lucky enough to get hooked up with a very busy inspector who previewed and advised me on all my reports. If you can find a good inspector who’s willing to take you on it’s the best way to learn this industry.
When you do go on your own, just remember that it’s going to take a good six months of marketing before you have a real income from this industry.
Have a wonderful day!
Bobby McKay
McKay Home Inspections
Thanks Bobby. I do have a well established inspector helping me along, but he was licensed over 18 yrs ago and didn’t have the resources we have now on internachi… lol so I wanted to ask because I do see separate courses for wind mit and 4 point inspections. Also, how did you go about choosing insurance? I’ve submitted a quote for the E n O offered but I’ve been told to look in to business liability insurance through and independent agent locally.
Isnt the only requirement to do four point and wind mit, to be a licensed home inspector? we’re required to complete the corresponding courses, correct? some extra are required for use of 4 point logo but isnt that it?
