Home Inspector Business Cards for InterNACHI ASHI Certified Home Inspection Professionals

Certified home inspectors are the residential property condition specialists who conduct comprehensive visual inspections of homes and residential properties — systematically examining structural components (foundation, framing, roof structure), roofing systems, exterior (siding, windows, doors, decks), plumbing systems, electrical systems, HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), insulation and ventilation, interior conditions, and built-in appliances — and delivering detailed written inspection reports that inform homebuyers' purchase decisions, sellers' disclosure obligations, and real estate transactions.

What Home Inspector Cards Include

Your Credentials and Certifications

Primary home inspection certifications:

InterNACHI (International Association of Certified Home Inspectors):

• Certified Professional Inspector (CPI) — InterNACHI's primary credential; requires passing an online examination, completing coursework, and agreeing to the InterNACHI Code of Ethics + Standards of Practice; "Certified Professional Inspector (CPI)" or "InterNACHI CPI" on card; InterNACHI is the largest home inspector association in the world
• InterNACHI Certified — sometimes referenced as "InterNACHI Certified Home Inspector"
• CMI (Certified Master Inspector) — InterNACHI's advanced credential; requires passing InterNACHI CPI exam + performing 1,000 paid home inspections or 3 years of full-time home inspection experience + completing 100 hours of continuing education specific to InterNACHI CMI requirements; "Certified Master Inspector (CMI)" on card; CMI is a significant differentiator among InterNACHI inspectors

ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors):

• ASHI member — entry-level professional ASHI membership
• ASHI Associate — completed ASHI education and passed NHIE; working toward full membership inspection count
• ASHI Certified Inspector (ACI) — performed 250 fee-paid home inspections + passed the NHIE exam + agree to ASHI Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice
• ASHI Fellow — honorary; significant contributions to the profession

NHIE (National Home Inspector Examination):

• NHIE — the standardized national exam for home inspectors; used by ASHI, many states for licensure, and as a baseline competency standard; "NHIE passed" or simply "NHIE" is a credential signal; organized by the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors (EBPHI)

State home inspector licensing:

• 38+ states regulate home inspector practice; state license is required and often must appear on marketing materials:
• "Licensed Home Inspector, [State] Lic. #[number]"
• State-specific designations: e.g., "Certified Home Inspector" (CA), "Licensed Inspector" (various)

Radon and environmental:

• NRPP Radon Measurement Professional — National Radon Proficiency Program; for radon testing services
• NRSB Radon Measurement Technician — National Radon Safety Board
• EPA-Recognized Radon Tester — demonstrates radon testing competency

Mold and IAQ (Indoor Air Quality):

• CMC (Certified Microbial Consultant) — indoor environmental professional designation
• CIEC (Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant) — American Indoor Air Quality Council (AmIAQC)
• MICRO Certified — various mold inspection certifications

Specialty inspection certifications:

• Termite / WDI (Wood Destroying Insect) licensed inspector — required for providing VA/FHA termite reports; state-issued pest control / WDI inspection license
• Pool and spa inspector certified — for inspecting swimming pools and spa systems; InterNACHI pool inspector training
• Drone inspection certified — FAA Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) certificate for drone roof inspections; "FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot" on card
• Thermal / Infrared (IR) certified — Infrared Training Center (ITC) certified thermographer or InterNACHI IR certified; thermal imaging inspection
• Sewer scope inspection — not formally certified but a specialty service
• Commercial property inspector — CCPIA (Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association) or equivalent training
• New construction inspector — specialized training for inspecting construction phases

OSHA and safety:

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 — general safety training

Your Inspection Services

Standard home inspection:

• Residential property home inspection (buyer's inspection)
• Pre-listing / seller's inspection
• New construction inspection (phase inspections and final)
• Condominium / townhouse inspection
• Manufactured home inspection
• Investment property inspection
• Foreclosure / REO inspection

Specialty add-on inspections:

• Radon testing (short-term charcoal, continuous electronic)
• Mold air sampling and surface testing
• Asbestos sampling (pre-1980 homes)
• Lead paint testing
• Termite / WDI inspection (state pest license)
• Pool and spa inspection
• Sewer scope / sewer lateral inspection
• Well water testing
• Septic system inspection
• Thermal / infrared scanning (moisture, electrical, HVAC)
• Chinese drywall testing (Sunbelt states)

Commercial inspection:

• Small commercial property inspection
• Multi-unit residential (small apartment)
• Commercial building inspection (larger commercial)

Design for Home Inspectors

Trustworthy, Thorough, Professional Service

Home inspector cards:

• Professional and trustworthy aesthetic
• Clear and readable — often referenced during real estate transactions
• Service company branding

Color palette:

• Navy + white: professional and reliable
• Charcoal + orange: inspection and trade professional
• Forest green + white: thorough and careful
• Red + white: attention and precision

Logo elements:

• Magnifying glass / search icon
• House with inspection checkmark
• Clipboard and checklist
• Thermometer (thermal imaging)

Back of Card

1. "Certified Home Inspector | InterNACHI CPI / CMI | ASHI Certified (if) | [State] Lic. #[#]"
2. "[Specialty: Radon | Mold | Termite/WDI | Thermal IR | Pool | Sewer | Commercial]"
3. "Buyer inspections | Pre-listing | New construction | Radon | Sewer scope"
4. "[Company name] | Serving [region] | Online scheduling: [QR]"
5. "[Phone] | [email] | [website]"

Checklist

• [ ] InterNACHI CPI (primary credential)
• [ ] CMI — Certified Master Inspector (advanced InterNACHI)
• [ ] ASHI Certified Inspector (if ASHI member)
• [ ] NHIE passed (national exam — important for state licensing)
• [ ] State home inspector license number (required in 38+ states)
• [ ] NRPP certified radon measurement professional (radon testing)
• [ ] FAA Part 107 (drone roof inspection)
• [ ] Thermal / IR certified (thermographer)
• [ ] Termite / WDI licensed (VA/FHA transactions)
• [ ] Pool and spa inspector
• [ ] Mold / IAQ certification
• [ ] Service list (buyer inspection, pre-listing, radon, mold, termite, sewer)
• [ ] Online scheduling link or QR (real estate timelines are tight)
• [ ] "Same-day reports" (if offered — real estate agents love this)
• [ ] "Available 7 days a week" (if offered)
• [ ] Service area