TOPIC: VERY IMPORTANT - READ NOW!! REGARDING INSPECTIONS FOR ALL HIP USERS

Here is a site with information about HUD/FHA 203K: www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/insp/inspectr.cfm

I also thought the test was only to be a 203K inspector.  Anybody know?

I may be totally playing on words, but it seems as though there is no such thing as a 203K inspector, only a 203k consultant. I think you become a HUD qualified inspector. What that means in the grand scheme of things I do not know. This is the Government we are talking about.  ???

Here's what I would expect.

1. What state are you in:  Arizona (Metropolitan Phoenix (50 miles radius from central Phoenix))
2. Looking at the AVERAGE price per inspector in your area, what is their price per square foot (divide your price by square footage to get):  $0.14 psf.  (Minimum fee $215.00 up to 1499 sq ft.*)
3. How much extra for a crawlspace:  Rare in this location, but $60.00 if needed.
4. How much extra for a pool:  $50.00
5. How much extra for a radon inspection:  Not available
6. How much extra for a termite inspection:  Not Licensed (but the company I refer to is $50.00)
7. How far are you willing to drive before charging extra:  50 mile round trip or 25 miles each way.
8. How much would you charge to drive outside that range:  $0.30 per mile.

*From my experience working with these people, many of the houses they want inspected are small (or shall we say compact!).  Therefore I always stipulate a minimum fee to make it worth while.  A 1000 sq ft home 25 miles away, isn't worth doing at $140.00 including the trip.  Therefore, I charge $215.00 minimum + $0.14 per square ft for anything over 1499 sq ft.

The last post is correct, there are no 203 inspectors, only consultants and that does require a test depending on area and qualifications of the person applying. I am a FHA fee inspector and that does not require a test however you do need to meet the requirements that are posted on the HUD site. Hope this helps some, if any of you need any further info. contact me.

I'm also a FHA fee inspector mostly used for closings around here, I 'am also a HUD inspector if you want to do hud compliance inspections 1 type is like doing draw inspections except they go a step further by doing material checks, Ie 250 grade A lumber ordered, white paint meeting hud requirements on and on

The last post is correct, there are no 203 inspectors, only consultants and that does require a test depending on area and qualifications of the person applying. I am a FHA fee inspector and that does not require a test however you do need to meet the requirements that are posted on the HUD site. Hope this helps some, if any of you need any further info. contact me.

Charles L. Nichols
Can you tell me what you did to get registered or approved?
Did you fill out an application for HUD to get approved, and how long did it take?
Can you give details on how?

Thanks much!