Legislation concerning Home Inspector Licensing was passed several years ago, but because of lack of funding, regulations have not been developed.  You can still do inspections.  Check back periodically to see what is happening.  If you are serious about being a home inspector, be sure to look into our home study or live training courses.

We suggest that you consider getting into the home inspection profession before Rhode Island may make it too difficult with licensing.  Most states that have gone to licensing, have "grandfathered in" existing home inspectors.  If a home inspector is not "grandfathered in" because he/she hasn't been in business long enough, etc., the inspector must complete all the requirements for licensing, not just the minimal "grandfather" requirements.  Sometimes the state requirements for new home inspectors include serving an apprenticeship. In those states, most of the inspectors were grandfathered in before the apprenticeship requirement went into effect, and relatively few have been licensed after that. Think about it, who would want to apprentice their future competition?  In some states, home inspectors are charging candidates $50 to $100 per inspection to take them along as an "apprentice."  If you are thinking about becoming a home inspector, we recommend that you start now.

For more information and details on Rhode Island Home Inspector Licensing, visit the Rhode Island Home Inspectors Information Web Page, or contact the Rhode Island Contractors' Registration Board by mail, phone, or e-mail:

Contractors' Registration Board
1 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: (401) 222-1268
Fax: (401) 222-2599
E-mail: gwhalen@doa.state.ri.us