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Pillar To Post Professional Home Inspection
Every home on the market needs an inspection. And Pillar to Post is “the home of home inspectionism.” Company inspectors are trained to look at more than 1,600 items inside and outside a home. Included are a home’s structure/foundation, electricial/plumbing systems, and drainage. Pillar to Post inspectors also inspect and operate furnaces, air conditioning systems, water heaters, and built-in appliances, to name a few items. Additional services are available such as Radon, well-water quality, mold, asbestos, and lead testing, plus septic, swimming pool, and condominium inspections. Franchisees receive training, ongoing operations, technical and field support, business software, and marketing assistance.
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1994 |
| Franchising since | 1994 |
| Can be run from home? | Yes |
| Number of employees needed | 1 - 10 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 22% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 290 | 85 | 0 |
| 2010 | 290 | 85 | 0 |
| 2009 | 298 | 84 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
| Total Investment | Under $30,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $14,900 |
| Royalty Fee | 7% |
| Net Worth | No minimum requirement |
| Liquid Capital | No minimum requirement |
| Does franchisor offer financing? | Yes |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |

