We've provided answers to a few of the most common questions for the Haag Certified Roof Inspector Program. Please click a question to see its answer below.

Get answers to FAQs for the HCRI Residential program.

Haag Commercial Certification for Roofing Inspectors

Q: What does "HCRI" stand for?
Q: What are the prerequisites to attend this Commercial
    Haag Certified Roof Inspector program?
Q: What is the difference between the residential and
    commercial certification?
Q: Why is the commercial certification more expensive than
    the residential course?
Q: How long is the commercial HCRI course?
Q: What is the cost of the HCRI Commercial program?

Read more about the HCRI Commercial program agenda.

Q: What does "HCRI" stand for?

A: Haag Certified Roof Inspector

Q: What are the prerequisites to attend this Commercial Haag Certified Roof Inspector program?

A: We require that you have been the inspector on a minimum of 75 commercial roofs. Haag's defenition of "inspector" includes adjusting claims on commercial/flat roof systems, risk assessment of commercial/flat roof systems or estimator/sales of commercial/flat roof systems. Please call our offices if you have any questions or concerns about meeting our prerequisites.

Q: Do I have to be Haag certified in Residential roofs before attending the Commercial class?

A: No! We realize that there are people who only do residential inspections and people that only do commercial inspections and some that do both. The only requirement to attend the Commercial Haag Certified Roof Inspector class is that you have been the inspector on a minimum of 75 commercial roofs.

Q: What is the difference between the residential and commercial certification?

A: The residential certification course is intended for inspectors of residential roofing systems. The course covers composition, fiber cement/synthetic, tile,slate, wood, and metal roofing systems as used in a residential setting on pitched roofs. The commercial certification course will cover modified bitumen, built-up, EPDM, SPF, PVC, TPO, Metal and vegitated roofing. Both certifications are ideal for people who do both commercial and residential roof inspections. Or, pick the one that best suits your experience and daily job responsibilities.

Q: Why is the commercial certification more expensive than the residential course?

A: Because of the complexities and intricicies of commercial roof systems, much more preperation and development time has gone into the commercial roof certification course.

Q: What is the cost of the HCRI Commercial program?

A: The cost for 2009 sessions is $925 per person. We occasionally offer discounts, which are advertised in trade publications.