About NCLHIA
Elevating the North Carolina Home Inspection Industry
Dedicated to Home Inspectors
NCLHIA exists to create a community of home inspectors by providing opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. We do this through three primary channels; our annual Conference, local Chapters, and continuing education Courses.
Standards of Practice & Code of Ethics
Home Inspectors in North Carolina are required to adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice as issued by the North Carolina Department of Insurance. The North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board (NCHILB) is chartered to safeguard the public health, safety, and welfare – protect the public from being harmed by unqualified persons by regulating the use of the title “Licensed Home Inspector” and by providing for the licensure and regulation of those who perform home inspections for compensation.
Frequently Answered Questions
A home inspection is an objective, visual examination of a home’s structure, systems and mechanical systems. Think of it like having a personal physical check-up that includes blood pressure, reflexes, temperature, etc., only on the home.
The home inspector is required to observe readily visible and accessible installed systems which include: structural components, exterior, roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating, interiors, insulation, ventilation and built-in kitchen appliances. The home inspector shall operate the mechanical systems using normal operating controls except when conditions or other circumstances may cause equipment damage. The minimum standards for home inspections in North Carolina are established by the NC Licensed Home Inspector Board and can be reviewed at nchilb.com.
Inspection fees vary depending upon the size of the house, its age, location and the home inspector service. Inspection fees are not regulated and it is a good idea to check local prices on your own. Remember the inspector’s experience and qualifications, the depth of the inspection and the type of report should be considered when pricing an inspection and selecting an inspector.
Yes, in North Carolina, all home inspections performed for a fee are required to be done by a NC Licensed Home Inspector. The regulatory body governing home inspectors in North Carolina is the NC Home Inspector Licensure Board. Their home page is nchilb.com
No house is perfect. Just because the house may have some problems doesn’t mean it isn’t a good investment. The inspection will help you understand the condition of the house. It is up to you and your contract with the seller to determine which problems you can live with, if you may be able to get repairs done before closing, or to negotiate with the seller on the price of the home.
A friend or business associate who has been satisfied with a home inspector they have used can be a good source. The names of North Carolina Licensed Home Inspectors Association members can be found by searching our online database. NCLHIA Home Inspectors are those individuals that have invested valuable time and resources to belong to our association, which promotes excellence in home inspections and integrity above all.
It isn’t required for you to be present at the inspection; however, being at the inspection will help you learn about your new home. The inspector can give you tips on maintenance and upkeep. Plus it’s a good time for you to ask questions.
Yes, all licensed home inspectors in North Carolina are required to provide a written contract that shall describe the services performed, standards of practice, limitations and the cost or the services. This contract is required to be signed before the home inspection is performed.
Normally, it’s a good idea to call in an inspector after you have made an offer to purchase the property and before closing. Many “offer to purchase” contracts include an “inspection clause” in the contract, making your purchase contingent upon the findings of a professional home inspection. This inspection clause often specifies the timeframe when the inspection must be completed.
Our Board of Directors
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President
BRANTLEY MAYS
Vice President
ROBERT WILSON
Treasurer
JENNIFER MAYS
Scribe
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Charlotte Chapter President
GLENN STEERS
Triangle Chapter President
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Triad Chapter President
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Wilmington Chapter President
ERIC COATES
Executive Director
Our Mission
The mission of the North Carolina Licensed Home Inspector Association, the premier nonprofit association of licensed home inspectors in North Carolina, is to promote excellence and exemplary practice within the profession, and to meet the needs of the home buying/selling public.
