Pillar To Post Home Inspectors Franchise
#1 home inspection franchise in N. America. Executive model, full-time ownership, strong support, innovation, integrity, and rapid growth.
$50,000
$58,500
412
1994
Tampa,FL
Charles Furlough
About Pillar To Post Home Inspectors
Built for Leaders. Backed by Excellence.
Pillar To Post is North America’s #1 home inspection brand, with 450+ franchise business owners and over 800 inspectors. Our executive model empowers driven professionals to build a scalable business in a recession-resistant, essential service industry. This is a leadership opportunity where you’ll hire and lead a team while we provide the tools, systems, and support to help you scale quickly and profitably. As a franchise business owner, you won’t be performing inspections yourself, you’ll focus on building a team, driving growth, and leading your business.
What Sets Pillar To Post Apart?
Best-In-Class Customer Experience
- NPS: 96% (homebuyers), 97% (realtors).
- “Ultimate Inspection”: Fast, modern delivery; reports delivered immediately; 360° tour, repair estimates, and measured floor plans — all delivered within 24 hours.
- "PTPConnects” Concierge Service: A white-glove experience that sets franchise business owners apart in a traditionally outdated industry.
Technology-Driven Differentiation
- Proprietary software designed in-house.
- Constant innovation to streamline service delivery and ensure the highest value for customers.
- Easy-to-use systems that give franchise business owners a competitive edge.
Superior Support for Franchise Business Owners
- Dedicated business coaches.
- Central call center to handle bookings and invoicing.
- National marketing programs and local marketing support.
- Free training for employees.
- Robust training, onboarding, and continuous education.
Unmatched Territory Sizes
- Larger territories to enable scaling.
Highest Revenue Per Job in the Industry
- Our average ticket price is significantly above the industry norm, giving franchise business owners a path to strong margins and scalable income.
- More million-dollar franchise business owners than any other system.
Franchise Unit Trends & Revenue
412
12
$237,836
* in 2024
Franchise Fees
$58,500
7.0%
Gross Revenues
4.0%
Gross Revenues
Why Choose Pillar To Post Home Inspectors?
- Owned by FirstService Brands: Financially backed by a publicly traded company.
- Recurring Revenue Potential: Between real estate agents and brokerages, business owners can establish high-value partnerships that drive repeat business.
- Recession-Resistant Model: Demand remains consistent across economic cycles — homeowners, banks, and buyers rely on inspections to finalize deals.
- Anchored in Real Estate: Home inspections are a need, not a want. Regardless of market conditions, real estate transactions keep moving, and inspections are always required.
- Executive Ownership Model: franchise owners lead and scale —they don’t do the inspecting. A lean team of certified inspectors enables owners to grow past $1M+ in revenue with a low headcount.
Starting Costs & Investment Requirements
$102,690 - $134,290
$200,000
$50,000
Training & Support
Coaching: Personal business coach, regular coaching calls, regional meetings, franchise business owner mentoring, and annual conferences.
Training: Our all-inclusive training system is called Foundations for Success. This program teaches our franchise business owners everything they need to know about owning a business, inspections, sales, and marketing. It is a robust 11-week virtual and hands-on program.
Marketing Systems: We support you with your own website, printed materials, presentations, social media advertising, 5-starreview program, and call center/online booking system.
Technology & Software: Inspection done on a custom build called OnePoint, ability to be quick to market with continuous innovation, no dependence on software vendors, path of our systems based on our own strategic visions, and integration possibilities (ex: PTP360).
- Our proprietary software, called OnePoint, allows for fast and easy inspections, continuous innovation, technological advances, and differentiation
History
Pillar To Post® was founded in 1993 by Mike Brewer after experiencing firsthand the lack of professionalism in the home inspection process. At the time, the industry had minimal technical training, inconsistent standards, and little business structure. Brewer saw the opportunity to create a professional system with comprehensive training, consistent operating procedures, and a standardized, easy-to-understand inspection report.
By 1994, Pillar To Post® was operating with formalized training, business startup programs, and industry-leading inspection standards. This structured approach quickly set the company apart. By 2000, Pillar To Post® became the largest home inspection brand in North America. Many early franchisees remain active today, including Charles Furlough, who launched as a franchisee in 1997, successfully scaled his business, and ultimately joined Pillar To Post® leadership, now serving as CEO and President. With over 30 years of consistent growth, Pillar To Post® continues to lead the industry through innovation, strong franchise support, and a proven model for long-term success.
Ideal Candidate
We seek driven entrepreneurial minded individuals and strong team builders who are ready to grow a successful business.
Our ideal candidate:
- Thinks BIG and wants to build a multi-inspector business.
- Leads with vision and empowers others.
- Is coachable, curious, and driven to grow.
- Embraces technology and innovation.
- Is ready to commit full-time to building their business.
- Can invest ~$150K plus 12 months of personal expenses.
- Has a growth mindset and is ready to build a legacy in a professional service space.