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    Inspector Education & Mentorship

    Home Inspection Training in Illinois

    Hands-on mentorship, field exams, and technical video courses led by Charlie Bellefontaine and master inspectors with decades of field experience. Built for aspiring inspectors and field trainees.

    Schedule 3-Day Field Exam ($720)Join Our Inspector TeamWatch 7 Training Videos
    Video Knowledge Base

    Our Master Training Videos

    Watch step-by-step technical breakdown modules covering all major home systems inspected during Illinois licensing field work.

    ElectricalDuration: 3 hr 11 min

    Electrical Basics

    Fundamental electrical safety, panel layouts, service entrances, grounding, double-taps, and branch circuit identification for home inspectors.

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    Field Training Gallery

    A Few Areas We Cover in the Field

    Get a glimpse of the hands-on training environments and inspection areas our trainees experience during field mentorship. Click any photo to view full-size and download.

    Illinois Licensing Requirement

    6 Field Events / Exam for Illinois License

    3-day intensive appointment with Charles Bellefontaine. Inspect 6 vacant homes (~3 hours per house) to meet state field requirements and receive evaluated performance reports.

    Course Structure & Pricing

    3-Day Full Field Course$720 Total

    ($100 deposit required at booking to hold your seat, balance due on Day 1)

    D1
    Day 1 (9am - 5pm): Two inspections. Discussion-heavy session finding knowledge gaps and replacing misunderstandings.
    D2
    Day 2 (9am - 5pm): Two inspections. Perform 1.5-hr individual inspection, followed by 1.5-hr group issue review.
    D3
    Day 3 (9am - 12pm): Final two inspections & field exams. Receive instructor comparison report.
    Instructor Contact:

    Charles (Charlie) Bellefontaine

    Direct Phone: 630-327-2700

    Email: Charlie@ChicagolandHomeInspectors.net

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    Join Our Inspector Team

    Being a licensed home inspector in Illinois does not require special tools or deep knowledge by state minimums. We operate 180 degrees opposite of that minimum bar. We want our inspectors to know more, document more, and use advanced tools.

    Thermal imagers & moisture meters standard
    Testo combustion analyzers & 4K drones
    HD sewer scope cameras & chimney scanners
    1 home per day — full buyer protection
    Dave and Mark discussing a structural issue during training

    Dave and Mark discussing a structural issue during field mentorship.