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.

Q: What does "HCRI" stand for?
Q: Where will the HCRI program be held?
Q: How strict are you on your prerequisite of 1 year of estimating
    or inspecting experience, or a minimum of 100 roofs?
Q: What is the cost of the HCRI program?
Q: Do you have group discounts?
Q: Are my meals and hotel included in the HCRI price?
Q: How strict is your cancellation policy? What if I get called away
    for work when I am supposed to be in class?
Q: How long does my certification last?
Q: Is there an annual fee to renew my certification? 
Q: Will I be required to pass a test to be certified?
Q: Can I receive CE credit for taking this course?
Q: Will this program cover any commercial roofing systems?
Q: Will I be able to use my status as a Haag Certified Roof Inspector
    in marketing my business or myself to potential employers?
Q: Can my certification be revoked?

Q: What does "HCRI" stand for?

A: Haag Certified Roof Inspector

Q: Where will the HCRI program be held?

A: All sessions held in Dallas will be held in the Parrish Auditorium at Haag’s office, located at 4949 Royal Lane, Irving, TX 75063. Haag has negotiated a special $109 rate for HCRI registrants at the Wyndham DFW North. A free shuttle from the hotel to Haag’s office (approximately 1 mile) will be provided in the morning and at the completion of the day.

Any seminars taking place in other cities will be presented at the host hotel for that city. All location details can be viewed upon registration. Hotel locations are usually determined within 30-60 days before the session is scheduled.

Q: How strict are you on your prerequisite of 1 year of estimating or inspecting experience, or a minimum of 100 roofs?

A: Haag will strictly enforce our prerequisites.  The HCRI program is not intended to train new roof inspectors.  It is expected that you will bring industry and inspection knowledge and experience, which will enhance your experience.  HCRI curriculum and tests are written and intended for the intermediate to expert roof inspector.  During registration we will ask you for the total number of roofs you have inspected (approx) and the name of your principle employer during your last year of roof inspection experience. Haag reserves the right to deny certification to a paying registrant if their inspection or industry knowledge or skills are not to the level of someone with this minimum required experience.  No certification will be granted nor refunds given (for the class or any associated expenses you may incur) to anyone who misrepresents their experience level. Haag reserves the right to check references of any registrant in order to verify experience and eligibility.

Q: What is the cost of the HCRI program?

A: The cost for 2008 sessions is $799 per person. We occasionally offer discounts, which are advertised in trade publications.

Q: Do you have group discounts?

A: We offer 1 complimentary registration with one order of 4 paid registrations.In order to be eligible for this discount, all registrants must register at the same time, under the same registration.

Q: Are my meals and hotel included in the HCRI price?

A: The HCRI fee only covers the class and materials.  We will negotiate the best sleeping room rate we can with the hotel we are choose, but all hotel and travel expenses are on your own.  If you would like to purchase lunch each of the class days you can do so for $20 each day.  These lunches are optional and must be purchased at the time of registration.

Q: How strict is your cancellation policy? What if I get called away for work when I am supposed to be in class?

A: Our cancellation policy is as follows:  Date of registration to 31 days from start of class - $25 cancellation fee; 30-15 days from start of class - 50% of class fee; 14-0 days from start of class - no refund.  We must enforce our cancellation policy as stated, however we want to work with you if you are called away at the last minute.  You will be allowed to transfer to a different session ONE time without penalty.  If you cannot make your second session there will be an additional $100 transfer fee to move to another session each time you reschedule.  You can also transfer your registration to anyone of your choosing at no additional cost to you(assuming they meet the prerequisites of the program).   The cancellation penalty from your original registration will apply to your registration regardless when you take the class.  All changes and cancellations must be in writing to Haag Engineering Co.

Q: How long does my certification last?

A: Your certification will last 1 year, although you will only need to take the course every fifth year.  You will need to renew your certification annually to continue to be listed as a HCRI in our database.

Q: Is there an annual fee to renew my certification? 

A: The annual charge to maintain our database with your current contact information (which will be viewable by anyone visiting our website) and receive an updated certification ID card is $69 per year.  You will be notified a few months prior to the expiration of your certification with a link you can visit to renew your certification.  If you don't choose to renew your certification your name will be removed from our on-line database and your new ID card will not be issued for that year.

Q: Will I be required to pass a test to be certified?

A: Yes, you will be required to pass a 100 question multiple choice test (with a 70% pass/fail threshold). If you are not able to pass the test the first time you will be given the opportunity to re-test with a second version of the test that same day. If you are not able to pass the test on the second try, you will be asked to come back to another scheduled HCRI session, at your own expense. The second session must be attended in its entirety and you will be tested at the completion of the course in the same manner as your first course.

Q: Can I receive CE credit for taking this course?

A: Haag has been approved to offer 20 hours of credit for insurance adjusters in Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and Wyoming. The Roofing Consultants Institute (RCI) is also offering 18 hours of CE credit for taking this course. Please have your license information available upon registration.

Q: Will this program cover any commercial roofing systems?

A: The HCRI program currently only covers residential roofing systems.  We are looking at the possibility of a commercial roof inspection certification by 2010.

Q: Will I be able to use my status as a Haag Certified Roof Inspector in marketing my business or myself to potential employers?

A: YES! We will ask that you keep your certification current annually to do this from year to year.  Anyone who is curious about your certification will be able to go to www.certifiedroofinspector.com and view our database of HCRIs and verify your active and good standing status.

Q: Can my certification be revoked?