Checks houses for problems (roof, wiring, plumbing, foundation) before someone buys them.
You crawl through an attic with a flashlight, test every outlet, run the dishwasher and spot water damage under a sink. By evening you send the buyer a 40-page report with photos.
Self-employed inspectors charge $300-$600 per inspection.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma plus a training course; most states require a license.
Ways in: Certification, Trade school, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Construction Technology, Building Inspection (certificate).
Growing about average. Tied to home sales.
Low risk for 10 years. Drones and thermal cameras help, but crawling attics and testing systems in real houses stays human.
Classes: Construction CTE, Physics, Electrical or HVAC class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 47-4011.
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