We found no state license requirement for home inspectors in California; ask for proof of training, insurance and association membership instead.
Home inspectors in California: what buyers ask
How much does a home inspection cost?
No federal agency sets or publishes a home inspection price. HUD says FHA performs none, and EPA says fix radon at 4 pCi/L or more.
What must a seller disclose in California?
A California seller must deliver a Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement (Civil Code 1102.6) and a Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement (1103.2). If either arrives after the offer, the buyer may cancel within 3 days of in-person delivery or 5 days if mailed or sent electronically.
Check a home inspector yourself
- No state license found · None (Business and Professions Code sections 7195-7199 set duties, not a license)
- Titles you will see: Home inspector (unlicensed title)
- We found no state license for this work in California. Ask for proof of training, insurance and any association membership, and remember that an association is not a regulator.
The 7 sectors of Los Angeles
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