The ASHI South Chapter of Home Inspectors was formed in 1984. This was a time when the home inspection industry was still in its relative infancy, and there were few home inspectors and ASHI members in the state. The objective of the Chapter was to promote professionalism in the industry through continuing education and networking. In 1996 the Home Inspector’s Registration Act was put into law and overseen by the Alabama Secretary of State office. Prior to the law going in effect, representatives of the Chapter met with state officials to encourage a more meaningful regulation. In 2003 a Home Inspector’s Licensing law was enacted and was initially overseen by the Alabama Building Commission. Chapter representatives attended several meetings with the Building Commission to promote the current law. The Home Inspectors/EIFS Inspectors Licensing Division is currently part of the Division of Construction Management a part of the Alabama Department of Finance. In 2003 a Home Inspector’s Licensing law was enacted and was initially overseen by the Alabama Building Commission. Chapter representatives attended several meetings with the Building Commission to promote the current law. The Home Inspectors/EIFS Inspectors Licensing Division is currently part of the Division of Construction Management a part of the Alabama Department of Finance. Today, the Chapter continues its tradition of promoting professionalism, technical knowledge and exceptional service to the home buying public.
Our Mission – To serve Alabama property owners and buyers by providing throrough, accurate inspections for residential or commercial properties during the sales processTo improve the home inspection industry through shared communication, continueing education and training new inspectors. Objectives include promotion of excellence within the profession and continual improvement of its members’ inspection services to the public.
Alabama Law – Home inspectors in Alabama are licensed by the Home Inspectors/EIFS Inspectors Licensing Division which is part of the Division of Construction Management under the Alabama Department of Finance. Previously the Home Inspectors/EIFS Inspectors Licensing Division was part of the State of Alabama Building Commission. Only licensed home inspectors are permitted to provide fee-paid inspections. The Building Commission’s website is still active and has a database of all currently licensed inspectors. We recommend that you check this website to ensure your inspector is licensed. Their website also contains the Rules and Applications for home inspection licensing for the state. The Building Commission’s website is:
Alabama Building Commission