Carson Dunlop Franchising FAQ

Leaders in the Canadian Inspection Market Since 1978

Quick Facts

Our dedicated team at Carson Dunlop has been helping thousands of inspectors excel in the property inspection for more than 40 years. By joining Canada’s leading inspection brand, our team of experts will empower you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to not only grow a lucrative business, but make a lasting impact on your community. Check out these quick facts.

How much you can make with Carson Dunlop is only limited by your own drive and commitment to growing your business. The average independent home inspector in Canada earns approximately $70,000 a year, while franchise owners in the Carson Dunlop/National Property Inspections network grossed an average of $157,245 in 2021.

The Carson Dunlop franchise fee is $34,900 CAN. Click here to see everything else that’s included with a Carson Dunlop franchise. 

In-person attendance is required for your initial two-week course at our training center in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. However, ongoing education opportunities are available virtually throughout the year, and attending our in-person Annual Conference is optional.

Carson Dunlop has been the leader in home inspection across Canada since 1978. Our expert staff has trained thousands of successful home inspectors in inspection techniques, report writing, and marketing strategies. In addition to our two-week training course in Omaha, Nebraska, you’ll also gain hands-on experience with one week of field training in your local area and access to the full Carson Dunlop education course, Canada’s leading school of home inspection.

No! Our inspectors come from all walks of life and a wide array of backgrounds, such as general contracting, dentistry, retail management, and civil engineering. All you need to become a successful property inspector is an eye for detail and a willingness to learn a new skill.

At Carson Dunlop, we don’t have hidden fees. You won’t be charged a binder fee per inspection. With our franchise, your monthly fees are a flat 10% of your monthly earnings: an 8% royalty that gets you unlimited access to our full-time support staff and rights to the Carson Dunlop brand, and a 2% advertising fee to finance ongoing advertising, marketing, and public relations programs that benefit the Carson Dunlop brand at national and local levels.

As a Carson Dunlop franchisee, you’ll pay just $800 per year for access to our proprietary report-writing software. Other inspection software on the market today would cost you upwards of $99 per month. With our annual fee, you get access to our specialized software, unlimited tech support 7 days a week, and industry-leading inspection templates that set you apart from the competition. 

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Carson Dunlop Franchising operates as National Property Inspections in the United States. Since 1987, National Property Inspections has been a leader in the U.S. inspection industry, and with an NPI franchise, you’ll enjoy the same support and benefits of a Carson Dunlop franchise. If you’re looking to franchise in the United States, click here for more information about the National Property Inspections franchise opportunity.

 

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