Should You Become a Licensed Building Inspector?

Although thousands of construction professionals turn to us every year in the hopes of becoming a licensed California contractor, a growing number are coming to CSLS for another popular course – our licensed building inspector training program.

If you’re reading this now, chances are you’ve at least thought about becoming a licensed California building inspector in the past. Is it the right career path and/or business opportunity for you?

Only you can answer that, of course, but here are a few things you should know:

When you become a licensed building inspector, you can start a business and earn extra income (part time or full time). Whether you want to start gradually or jump in with both feet, the choice is entirely up to you. We know some successful building inspectors who only work on certain weekends, and others who keep a 40-hour-per-week schedule. Wouldn’t it be great to decide how long you want to work, and how much money you want to make, all on your own?

Becoming a licensed building inspector can give you an introduction into the construction industry. Maybe you have bigger goals for the future, but want to find out what it’s like to attend a class at CSLS or work in a construction/renovation business. If so, becoming a licensed building inspector could be the perfect answer. It’s fun, doesn’t require a huge amount of training time, and can open the doors to lots of other exciting opportunities.

Earning your building inspector certification can help your own real estate dreams. In the same way that becoming a licensed building inspector can open the door to a construction career, it can be the launching point for a real estate business, as well. Whether you’d like to be a real estate agent, a broker, or even an investor, it makes sense to have the skills needed to evaluate properties. At the very least, you can learn what building inspectors look for so you’ll know what kinds of questions to ask in the future.

There are lots of reasons to become a licensed building inspector in California, so don’t let procrastination stop you from signing up for this fun course. Click here now to register for our licensed building inspector class or get in touch with a CSLS representative to see how we can help you grow in your construction career.