Pillar To Post Home Inspectors

Pillar To Post is part of the FirstService Brands family, joining respected home service names like Floor Coverings International, CertaPro Painters, California Closets, and Paul Davis. With 30+ years of franchise excellence, Pillar To Post stands tall as the #1 home inspection brand in North America — with 400+ franchise business owners and 800+ inspectors coast-to-coast.
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.
WHY Pillar To Post Home Inspectors?
Leader in the industry by footprint, innovation, and job size
Established and experienced brand
30+ years in business
400+ franchise business owners
Proprietary and exclusive technology
NPS score (96)
Affordable $150K total investment
SBA-registered opportunity
20% veteran discount
Home Based
Great validation and item 19
OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE
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
Thrives when networking within their community
Embraces technology and innovation
Is ready to commit full-time to building their business
Has a growth mindset and is ready to build a legacy in a professional service space
AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: Non-exclusive territories - 95% is available
HOT Regions/Desirable: Phoenix, AZ; Dallas, TX; San Antonio TX; Charlston NC; Mrytle Beach SC; Jacksonville FL; Tampa FL
NOT available: None
Available in Canada: Yes
International Referrals: No
BACKGROUND
Year founded: 1994
Year Franchised: 1994
Number of franchises currently operating: 400+
Number of International franchises currently operating: 0
Number of corporate owned franchises: 0
Home Based: Yes
Absentee ownership available: No
Semi-Absentee ownership available: No
Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: No
Average number of employees required: 2
E2 Visa Friendly: Yes
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Franchise Fee: Single: $58,500
Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: Yes
Total investment range: $150,000 and 12 months of living expenses
Cash investment: $25,000 - $50,000
Net worth requirement: $200,000
Royalty: 7% of gross revenue
Additional fees: Brand fund (for advertising) = 4% of gross revenue
Financial assistance available: Yes, 3rd party
VetFran program: Yes
Veterans/Minorities/First Responders Discount? Yes, 20% off the Franchise Fee for Veterans only
SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED
Training and support program details:
Coaching: Personal business coach, regular coaching calls, regional meetings, franchise business owner mentoring, and annualconferences.
Training: Our all-inclusive training system is called Foundations for Success. This program teaches our franc