The Inspection Academy

Pass Your Texas Home Inspector Exam on the First Try

Pass your exam on the first attempt — or we refund your tuition. Backed by our Pass-or-Refund Guarantee.

We help aspiring home inspectors in Texas pass their licensing exams on their first try.

You've done your research.

You know that roughly 50% of aspiring inspectors fail their licensing exams on their first attempt...

and some fail multiple times.

You're not looking for the cheapest, fastest, or easiest school.

You're looking for the school that will actually prepare you to pass.

TREC-Approved Provider #701080
67% First-Time Pass Rate — 10+ Points Above State Average
Led by Master's-level Educator & Licensed TX Inspector
Built on Adult Learning Theory—Not Information Delivery
Call Now: 281-917-7360

What Most Home Inspection Schools Do

Traditional Schools

  • Put you in a classroom for a few days to rush through 450+ pages of material
  • Give you videos of instructors reading the same information
  • Hand you books and say "good luck"
  • 58.79% avg pass rate

That's not teaching. That's information delivery.

OUR APPROACH

The Inspection Academy

  • Self-paced online learning with active engagement
  • Interactive exercises that promote retention
  • Adaptive test prep included to identify YOUR weaknesses
  • Built using Adult Learning Theory to help you pass

We teach. They deliver information. There's a difference.

I've met inspectors who took the exam five times before finally passing.

That's not a student problem—that's a teaching problem.

58.79%
The average passing rate for Texas home inspector schools.
That means nearly half of all students fail their first attempt.

We Know What to Teach You Because We're Inspectors.

We Know How to Teach You Because We're Educators.

Matt teaching home inspection concepts

Matthew Warner

Master's in Education • Licensed TX Inspector

Here's what that means for you:

  • You get courses designed using Adult Learning Theory—the science of how people actually learn and retain information for high-stakes exams.
  • You get front-end loaded lessons that promote active learning.
  • You get adaptive technology that identifies YOUR weak spots and helps you master them before exam day.

Most schools were built by inspectors who know their trade but don't know how to teach it.

We built TIA the other way around—led by an educator with a Master's degree in Education who's also a licensed professional inspector in Texas.

We built The Inspection Academy for one reason: to make sure you pass the exam on your first try.

Learn Actively. Review Adaptively. Pass Confidently.

The Inspection Academy's 3-Step System

1

Complete Your TIA Courses

Work through all TREC-approved qualifying education with our active-learning, adult-learning-theory-based curriculum.

2

Follow Your AI Study Plan

Bulletproof Test Prep analyzes your weak areas after each practice exam and generates a personalized study plan that targets them.

3

Pass 5 Practice Exams at 75%+

Prove you're ready before you walk into the testing center. By the time you've hit this milestone, you've earned our money-back guarantee.

Our Pass-or-Get-Your-Money-Back Guarantee*

Pass your licensing exam on your first attempt — or we refund every dollar you paid*

Complete our training, pass five sample exams on Bulletproof Test Prep, take the state exam, and if you don't pass on your first try, we give you your money back.

No games. Just a guarantee backed by real results*

We're this confident because our system works. 67% of our students pass on the first try — 10+ points above the Texas state average.

Choose Your Path

Most Popular
Texas Professional Inspector Bundle
Complete training for the Texas Professional Inspector license. Includes all 6 TREC-required courses.
$2,495

or $104/mo for 24 mo

Backed by our Pass-or-Refund Guarantee.

6 TREC-required courses:

  • Property & Building Inspection I
  • Property & Building Inspection II
  • Analysis of Findings & Reporting
  • Business Operations & Professional Responsibilities
  • Texas Standards of Practice
  • Texas Law
Texas Real Estate Inspector Bundle
Training for the Texas Real Estate Inspector license. Includes all 4 TREC-required courses.
$1,795

or $75/mo for 24 mo

Backed by our Pass-or-Refund Guarantee.

4 TREC-required courses:

  • Property & Building Inspection I
  • Property & Building Inspection II
  • Business Operations & Professional Responsibilities
  • Texas Standards of Practice

Why Students Choose The Inspection Academy

Educators First

Led by a Master's-level educator who understands Adult Learning Theory—the science of how people actually learn and retain information for high-stakes exams

Science-Based

Built on Adult Learning Theory

Real Inspectors

Created by licensed TX professional inspectors

25+ Languages

Learn in your native language

Spectora Integration

Train with industry-leading software

0% Interest Financing

12, 18, or 24-month payment plans

Money-Back Guarantee

Pass your first exam or we refund 100% of your tuition.

See How The Inspection Academy Compares

Your future is too important to settle for average. Here's how our pass rates stack up against the two largest schools dominating Google Ads.

The Inspection Academy
67%10+ points above state average
Texas State Average
57%
Inspection Certification Associates (ICA)
55%
American Home Inspectors Training (AHIT)
51%
10+ Points Above Texas State Average
Outperforms ICA and AHIT
TREC-Verified Pass Rate

Source: Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC), Education Provider Exam Passage Rates (12/1/2023–11/30/2025).

Texas is the only state that publicly posts school-specific pass rates.
Don't take our word for it — verify yourself.

View Official TREC Data

What Our Students Say

I had a great experience with The Inspection Academy. The course material was clear, thorough, and easy to follow, making the licensing process much less stressful. Matthew has done an excellent job structuring the program so it's practical, up to date, and focused on what you actually need to become certified. Highly recommend this course to anyone serious about becoming a licensed home inspector.

Monte S.

Licensed TX Inspector

Thousands Spent. Months Lost.

All Because You Chose a School That Doesn't Teach.

Failing the exam doesn't just cost you $200. It costs you everything.

The Financial Toll Adds Up Fast:

  • $200For every failed exam attempt
  • $300-$800Per class in TREC-required retake courses after a 3rd failed attempt
  • $50-$200On additional study aids like practice tests and flashcards
  • 3-6 monthsPostponing your inspection career

The real cost of choosing the wrong school:

If you fail twice before passing, that's $400+ in exam fees, another $50-200 in study aids, and you're 3-6 months behind on launching your career. Fail three times? Add $300-800 per required retake course.

Don't gamble on your future. Invest in training that's designed to help you pass.

Start Your Training Today

Pass with Confidence. Launch Your Career with Pride.

Here's what happens when you choose the right school:

  • You pass your licensing exams on the first try
  • You become a licensed home inspector
  • You are your own boss
  • You set your own schedule
  • You make great money
  • You build a business you're proud of
  • You help families make educated decisions about the homes they are considering purchasing

That's not just passing an exam. That is starting a brand new life.

Start Your Training Today

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Ready to Pass on Your First Try? Let's Talk.

Pass your exam. Get licensed. Launch your career with confidence.

67% pass rate — 10+ points above Texas state average
Built by educators AND inspectors
Adaptive technology targets YOUR weak areas
0% interest payment plans available
Call Now: 281-917-7360
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