# Home Inspector Prep — NHIE Exam Study & Field Tools

> NHIE Exam Study & Field Tools (iPhone/iPad app by Deeun Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-inspector-prep/id6763971291 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Deeun Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691824695)
- Category: Education, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-inspector-prep/id6763971291/reviews.md

## What is Home Inspector Prep?

HOME INSPECTOR PREP: PASS YOUR NHIE AND STATE LICENSING EXAM

The National Home Inspector Examination has a 65 percent first-attempt pass rate. Candidates who fail are most often weak on identifying defects across all major systems, material life expectancies, and standards of practice scope.

COMPONENT LIFE EXPECTANCY CHART

Roofing: asphalt shingles 20 to 30 years, wood shingles 25 to 30 years, metal 40 to 70 years, tile 50 plus years, flat membrane 10 to 20 years. HVAC: gas furnace 15 to 20 years, central AC 10 to 15 years, heat pump 10 to 15 years, boiler 15 to 30 years. Water heaters: tank 8 to 12 years, tankless 20 plus years. Plumbing: copper 50 plus years, galvanized steel 20 to 50 years, PVC indefinite, cast iron drain 75 to 100 years. Structural: wood framing indefinite if dry and pest-free, concrete foundation 75 to 100 years.

DEFECT SEVERITY GUIDE

Safety hazard: requires immediate action, poses risk of injury or death. Examples: open junction box with exposed wiring, missing GFCI near water, structural failure risk. Major defect: significant in cost or function, affects intended use of the system. Examples: failed roof with active leaks, non-functional HVAC, damaged foundation. Minor defect or deferred maintenance: routine maintenance item. Examples: peeling caulk, dirty dryer vent, missing cover plate.

REPORT WRITING REFERENCE

Must inspect: structural system, exterior, roofing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, insulation and ventilation, interior, fireplaces. Not required to inspect: underground storage tanks, private wells and septic systems, low-voltage wiring, detached structures not connected to main home. Inspectors must disclose any systems that could not be inspected and state why.

1,000+ PRACTICE QUESTIONS

STRUCTURAL SYSTEM (15%): Foundation types (slab, crawlspace, basement, pier and beam), foundation defects (cracks, settlement, moisture), wood framing members, structural defects.

EXTERIOR AND ROOFING (20%): Grading (slope away from foundation minimum 6 inches in 10 feet), siding types and defects, roofing materials and defects, flashing, gutters, windows, and doors.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (15%): Service entrance and panel requirements, double-tapped breakers, GFCI and AFCI required locations, aluminum wiring concerns, knob and tube wiring, ungrounded outlets.

PLUMBING SYSTEM (15%): Water supply materials, drain waste vent system, water heater safety (T&P valve, discharge pipe, seismic straps), fixture inspection, main shutoffs.

HVAC SYSTEM (15%): Furnace types and components, heat exchanger cracks (CO hazard), AC refrigerant lines, ductwork, filter condition, combustion air requirements.

INSULATION AND INTERIOR (10%): R-value requirements, moisture and mold indicators, bathroom ventilation, stairs and handrail specs, smoke and CO detector requirements.

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND ETHICS (10%): Standards of practice scope and limitations, report content requirements, inspector liability, professional ethics, conflict of interest rules.

Every question includes a detailed explanation.

FREE: 5 questions per day, component life expectancy card, severity guide overview. No account required.

MONTHLY ($9.99/month): Full 1,000+ questions, complete Component Life Expectancy Chart, full Defect Severity Guide, Report Writing Reference, reference library, exam simulator, 3-day free trial.
ANNUAL ($24.99/year): Everything in Monthly. Save over 55 percent. Best value.
LIFETIME ($49.99): One payment. Permanent access.

PASS PROMISE: Complete all questions with 80% or higher average, hold active subscription for 3 months, still do not pass. We extend your access by 4 months at no charge. voltexam.com/pass-promise

NHIE is a registered trademark of the Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors. Not affiliated with EBPHI, InterNACHI, or ASHI.

Privacy Policy: https://www.voltexam.com/privacy
Terms of Service: https://www.voltexam.com/terms

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Home Inspector Monthly Access | $24.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HomeInspector - Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-05-13

No release notes.

## Apps similar to Home Inspector Prep

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [PencilWise: Kids Spelling Help](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pencilwise-kids-spelling-help/id6766695929) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Education |
| [Home Inspector Exam Prep \|2026](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-inspector-exam-prep-2026/id6747433786) | 1.0 (1) | Free | Education |
| [Home Inspector Exam Prep 2026­](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-inspector-exam-prep-2026/id6773264775) | — | Free | Education |
| [Home Inspector Exam Coach](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-inspector-exam-coach/id6772626057) | — | Free | Education |
| [Home Inspector Exam Prep](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/home-inspector-exam-prep/id6778984406) | — | Free | Education |
| [National Real Estate Test 2026](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/national-real-estate-test-2026/id6761716805) | — | Free | Education |

## More apps by Deeun Inc.

- [Kidonomic: Kids Money Coach](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidonomic-kids-money-coach/id6476450084)
- [AI Stock Vision](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-stock-vision/id6738970800)
- [Use-It-Up:Save Food,Save Money](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/use-it-upsave-foodsave-money/id6749287569)
- [StyleFlip AI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/styleflip-ai/id6753980457)
- [Steps++ : Track & Challenge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-plus-plus-track-and-challenge/id6754710872)
- [Electrician Exam Prep:NEC 2026](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electrician-exam-prepnec-2026/id6757658532)

All apps by Deeun Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/1691824695

## Related topics

[home inspector exam coach](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/home-inspector-exam-coach)

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-26.*