Leading the Canadian inspection industry since 1978, Carson Dunlop gives our franchise owners the tools they need to develop a thriving local business and the skills to help keep their communities safe, one home at a time. Property inspection is a rewarding profession with lucrative earning potential. With Carson Dunlop, you enjoy the best of what it has to offer. Start your new career with a low-overhead, time-tested business model in a growing industry.

Leaders in the Canadian Inspection Profession Since 1978

Founded by Alan Carson and Bob Dunlop in 1978, our dedicated team at Carson Dunlop has been helping thousands of inspectors excel in property inspection for more than 40 years. With over 200,000 reports already completed across North America, we continue to innovate every aspect of inspection.

WHY FRANCHISE WITH US?

When you become a Carson Dunlop franchise owner, we give you the support you need to run a successful home inspection business, every step of the way. We provide you with the training, tools, and ongoing support you need to succeed in property inspection. Carson Dunlofeap franchise owners are more than property inspectors—they’re entrepreneurs ready to grow their businesses and exceed their goals.

WHAT WE OFFER

• World-Class Business & Inspection Training: We provide comprehensive technical training and marketing coaching in our two-week course at our Omaha, Nebraska headquarters, covering every facet of inspection and business ownership in depth.
• Ongoing Marketing, Business, & Field Support: Your education doesn’t end after your initial training. We provide ongoing technical, business, and marketing support, along with ongoing education opportunities throughout the year. We’re here for you every step of the way!
• Proven Success Plan & Start-Up Package: Our business plan is time-tested and informed by decades of experience. We provide you with all the materials you need to get your business up and running in a few short weeks, making it as easy as possible to hit your goals.

TRAINING & SUPPORT

Carson Dunlop’s Training Center fully prepares you to hit the ground running in your new inspection career.

• Inspection Training
• Marketing Training
• Business Strategy Training
• Ongoing Marketing Support
• Field & Inspection Software Support

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATES

Inspection is a personally and financially rewarding profession. You’ll make a positive impact on your community, and you’ll utilize some of the skills you’ve worked to cultivate in your previous career. But as a Carson Dunlop franchise owner, you’re more than an inspector, you’re a small business owner. Owning a business takes drive, passion, and a growth mindset unique to entrepreneurship. Think you have what it takes to become an inspector and small business owner? Here are some of the traits that make you an ideal candidate:

• Highly self-motivated
• Strong leadership skills
• Growth-oriented
• Enthusiasm for networking
• Excellent communication skills
• Community-driven
• Dedicated to ongoing education

With nearly 40 years of inspection industry experience, our staff knows what works to make you successful.

Think you have what it takes to become an inspector and small business owner? Learn more about the Carson Dunlop franchise opportunity today.