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Washington
Washington licenses or registers home inspectors statewide.
Search Washington home inspector licenses (opens official site)
Official search run by Washington Department of Licensing, Home Inspectors at professions.dol.wa.gov.
What the license should say
In Washington you may see one of these:
- Home inspector
- Must hold a Washington license to inspect homes for a fee.
The rule to know
A person may not conduct or advertise home inspections without a Washington license (RCW 18.280.020).
If something goes wrong
Washington does not require home inspectors to carry insurance or a bond, and the program cannot recover funds for consumers.
Before you sign
- Ask for a sample report and proof of errors and omissions insurance before you book.
- File a complaint about a home inspector (opens official site)
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