Home Inspector Training – American Building Inspection and Training Co., Inc.

American Building Inspection and Training Co., Inc. is a New York State approved Home Inspector Training School.

Our Home Inspector Training classes offer our students 100 hours of classroom training with knowledgeable and experienced instructors with hands-on equipment only available at our training center. Our experienced instructors will teach you everything you need to know to conduct a quality Home Inspection using defensive home inspection techniques developed by the founders.

Small class size ensures good interaction between the students and the instructors. New York State and International Residential Code books are used as part of the training program. The classroom training is followed by 40 hours of field inspections conducted by the student under the direct supervision of a licensed home inspector.

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"I can credit American Building Inspection and Training Co., Inc. (ABITCO) and Joe Mahr for providing excellent training and their dedication to students. Joe is available for questions related to home inspections even after taking the course years ago."
Simon J. DeanDEAN HOME INSPECTION SERVICES, LLC

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"The training I received was outstanding and it has helped me become a successful home inspector as it taught me all the mechanics of a home and how to find faults that may go unnoticed by the buyer."
Ray NewkirkMr. SAFETY HOME INSPECTION

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"Starting a business can be difficult. Taking the Building Inspection Training Course at ABITCO prepared and propelled me into the Inspection Business. Joe Mahr's Experiance, Professionalism, Dedication to the students and his real overall concern for the Public Health and Safty shows his Integrity. ABITCO provides you with the training necessary to help the Consumer make an Informed Decision on their Investment, allowing you to become successful in your Inspection Business"
Michael E. JonesU.S.A. BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES, INC.

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"The training I received at ABITCO culminated in my passing the NYS exam and the issuing of my license as a NYS-Home Inspector, gave me the overall and detailed training I needed to prepare me for a future in the Home Inspection business."
Christopher A BragaBRAGA HOME INSPECTION

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"Joe's connection to his students does not end when the course ends. He has made himself available for the inevitable question that arise from previously unseen situations. Joe's willingness to share his wealth of knowledge has made him a wonderful teacher and a mentor."
Annie-Laurie HunterARDENT HOME INSPECTIONS, LLC

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"My training at ABITCO exceeded my expectations. ABITCO has a professional atmosphere and professional instructors who are very knowledgeable in their fields. The in-class hands on sample areas made specific components easy to understand. After being introduced to the industries standards of practice, each category in those standards were thought thoroughly. My Home Inspection business is growing rapidly and I have had many comments on how professional my inspection procedure was and I owe this to the training I received at ABITCO."
Christopher PogodaHOME PRO HOME INSPECTIONS LLC

Class Schedule

Modules 1 & 3 run Monday through Wednesday

Modules 2 & 4 run Thursday through Saturday

Module 5, Field Training follows the completion of classroom training

While Every Aspect of The Training Program Will be Covered, We Reserve the Right to Modify the Schedule as May be Required to Suit the Needs of the Student, ABITCO Inc., the Instructors, and Federal or State Regulations.

The objective is to prepare the individual to conduct a full home inspection providing adequate and accurate information regarding significant defects related to one to four family dwellings.

Module 1

25 Hours including:
Roof Systems (8hrs)
Exterior Components (8hrs)
Structural Components (9hrs)

Module 2

25 Hours Including:
Electrical Systems (9hrs)
Interior Components (8hrs)
Insulation and Ventilation (8hrs)

Module 3

25 Hours Including:
Plumbing Systems (9hrs)
Heating Systems (9hrs)
Cooling Systems (7hrs)

Module 4

25 Hours Including:
Overview of the Profession (9hrs)
Licensing Law (10hrs)
Report Writing (6hrs)

All students will be tested at the end of Modules 1 thru 4. A passing grade of 70% must be achieved in order to obtain a certificate for a particular module.

Module 5

40 Hours of Field Inspections

Field inspection sites may be provided by the student or the school. A licensed Home Inspector will accompany the student during the inspection. Multiple students may be at the same site. Report forms will be provided by the school for this part of the training. Post inspection analysis by a Licensed Inspector will critique the student’s report.

ABITCO Inc. will provide a licensed home inspector to accompany the student on the home inspection. If the inspected house is part of a sale/purchase the Licensed Home Inspector will collect the fee as specified in the law. When the house to be inspected is provided by the student or the school, the school will pay the fee of the Licensed Home Inspector.

2024 Home Inspector Training Schedule

April 1-13

September 9-21

* Schedules above are for the 100-hour course. An additional 40 hours of field training is required to complete your Home Inspector Training. 40 hours field training is scheduled with an instructor upon completion of the 100-hour course.

DAYTIME CLASSES ONLY

The 100 Hour Classroom Training Course runs 12 days – Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 5 PM each day, for 2 consecutive weeks.

* The 40 Hour Field Training normally involves 8 to 10 Home Inspections. The school will provide all report forms. Students are expected to provide some houses for the field training.

IMPORTANT NOTE: ANY GRADUATE STUDENT MAY ATTEND ANY FUTURE SECTION OF THE 100 HOUR TRAINING PROGRAM AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. WE ONLY ASK THAT THE STUDENT PAY $15 FOR THEIR LUNCH PER DAY.

OUR GRADUATES MAY BE ENTITLED TO FREE NACHI MEMBERSHIP FOR SIX MONTHS. A SAVINGS OF ALMOST $200.00. CONTACT NACHI.ORG.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE TRAINING SCHEDULE OR TO CANCEL CLASS IF MINIMUM NUMBER OF REGISTRANTS IS NOT MET.

100-hour registration form

140-hour registration form

Course Fees

A 5% FEE WILL BE ADDED TO ALL CREDIT CARD CHARGES

INDVIDUAL MODULES

Registration Fee (Non Refundable) $100.00 Per Module
Books & Report Fee $250.00
Tuition for Module 1, 2, 3 or 4 $800.00 Per Module
Tuition for Module 5 $900.00
Individual module fees include lunches for all modules.

Click HERE for Individual Registration Form

100 HOUR CLASSROOM ONLY
HOME INSPECTOR TRAINING COURSE

Registration And Books Fee (Non Refundable) $300.00
Total Tuition for Modules 1 through 4 is $3,195.00
The total cost for the 100 hours of classroom training is $3,495.00.
This fee also includes appropriate handouts.
Lunches and snacks are also provided.

Click HERE for 100 Hour Registration Form

140 HOUR COMPLETE
HOME INSPECTOR TRAINING COURSE

Registration, Books & Report Form Fee (Non Refundable) $300.00
Tuition for Modules 1 through 5 is $3,695.00
The total cost for the 100 hours of classroom training and field training is $3,995.00
The training fee includes all lunches, coffee and snacks in the classroom.
Lunches in the field are up to the individual student who may bring or purchase.

Click HERE for 140 Hour Registration Form.

Discounts

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: While ABITCO Inc. does not provide financial assistance directly, we are aware of the following programs offering financial assistance:

The New York State Education Department Office of Vocational Educational Services for individuals with Disabilities (VESID)
New York State’s Labor Workforce Training

IMPORTANT NOTE: ANY FORMER ABITCO STUDENT MAY ATTEND ANY PORTION OF A FUTURE CLASS AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE, although you must pay for your lunch or bring your own.

VETERANS ARE ENTITLED TO A $200.00 DISCOUNT
( MUST PROVIDE HONORABLE DISCHARGE CERTIFICATE )

DISCOUNTS PROVIDED WHEN ALL REGISTRATION AND COURSE FEES ARE PAID AT LEAST 5 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF CLASS.

Instructors

Ed Doherty

Ed is a certified instructor with more than 20 years experience as a residential and commercial building inspector. Ed is also the president of American Home Services; a company that installs and services heating, cooling and plumbing equipment as well as radon mitigation systems. Ed has been teaching those subjects where he has vast experience and has been available for consultation long after the students have completed the training program. Ed recently qualified as a Radon Measurement Specialist.

David De Salvia

David has a Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University. David has operated a roofing inspection and contracting business for more than 20 years. David's vast experience has proven invaluable when training new home inspectors regarding the importance of safety and methods of inspecting roofs and flashings. Dave is a member of the Roof Consultants Institute and New York State Building Officials Conference.

Douglas Mahr

Doug is a New York State Attorney. He is a graduate of SUNY Cortland and obtained his Jurist Doctorate in Law at Syracuse University where he graduated Cum Laude in 1990. Doug's specialty is construction law. He has defended a number of Home Inspectors in legal cases in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse. His vast experience in law and dealings with home inspectors will prove beneficial to all who attend ABITCO's training.

Mike Smith

Mike brings his vast experience in project management, waste water management and estimating for projects having gross sales of more tham $1.5 million. He has supervised and managed commercial, industrial, educational and municipal projects formulating costs and budgets. Mike has been a licensed Home Inspector in New York since 2005. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science Dgree in Civil Engineering from the University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH and also a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Engineering from Lycoming College in Williamsport, PA.

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JOB PLACEMENT – ABITCO’s Home Inspector Training is designed to prepare individuals to obtain employment as a home inspector working for an existing home inspection company, establish their own home inspection company, or secure a job as a code enforcement official

NO placement services are available and ABITCO makes NO promise of employment or success to any student.

COMPLETION RATES – To the best of our knowledge, more then 90% of the students that complete our training course have passed the New York State Home Inspector License Exam.

GENERAL NOTE: All students are entitled to unlimited technical telephone support after the training program has ended. Each student will be provided with a certificate of completion when all aspects of this training are completed successfully.

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