HouseMaster is a premier home inspection franchise, established in 1971 by Ken Austin, making it one of the first companies in the industry to franchise. Founded in Bound Brook, New Jersey, HouseMaster has grown to become a trusted name in home inspection across North America, with over 200 franchise locations in the U.S. and Canada.
Now headquartered as part of the Neighborly family of brands, HouseMaster continues to lead the industry with its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
HouseMaster offers a range of residential and commercial inspection services, including pre-purchase inspections, radon screening, mold testing, and more.
What truly sets HouseMaster apart is its focus on customer service, consistently achieving high satisfaction ratings and helping homeowners make informed decisions during the home buying process.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
HouseMaster Franchise provides a comprehensive training program designed to equip franchisees with the knowledge and skills needed to operate a successful home inspection business. The training includes the following key components:
HouseMaster franchise does offer territory protection to its franchisees. This means that each franchisee is granted an exclusive geographic territory in which no other HouseMaster franchise can operate.
This territorial protection is designed to help franchisees build a strong market presence and customer base without worrying about internal competition from other franchise locations within the same brand.
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