To be awarded an ABCHI franchise the franchise fee investment ranges from $23,900 for a small size territory to $39,900 for a large size territory. Investment is based on the population of the desired territory.

If the Franchise is already awarded in your area there may be the opportunity to join their team as a Sub-Franchise which has an investment of approximately $12,900.

Included in both the franchise and sub-franchise fee is full technical, field, business & operations training, digital and traditional marketing, print marketing, clothing, software, specialized tools, as well as the support of nearly 139 ABCHI Canada Inspectors. This is not an exhaustive list.

Some areas may have multiple ABCHI Franchises depending on the population. Once a territory is awarded the Franchise owner can add additional Inspectors (Sub-Franchisees) to their team.

This empowers an ABCHI Franchisee to scale their business, increase market share and build their own local team. It also provides the opportunity for the Franchise owner to step back from doing as many inspections themselves over time and enjoy a better work-life balance.

In some provinces, yes. Inspector licencing is provincial. Currently there is mandatory inspector licencing in British Columbia & Alberta. Ontario is in progress and expected soon.

ABCHI facilitates this process so you meet all licensing requirements. Even with a lack of mandatory licensing across Canada we operate as if there is licencing. Each of our Inspectors receives 650 hours of technical, field, business & operations training – no different then if someone wishes to become a trades person. They apprentice first & then become a Journeymen/woman.  All ABCHI Inspectors are trained and certified at level that exceeds the highest national level.

In fact, ABCHI Inspectors are training at a level so high they could do an Inspection anywhere in North America that has mandatory licencing in place.

We recruit for personality and train for skill. Because we put every ABCHI Inspector through 600 hours technical, field, business & operations training we really are looking for those with dynamite personalities first. 

This makes ABCHI pretty unique.

If you have trades experience – great. If you do not – no problem, as we include the technical trades and in-field training with every Franchise.

As with any business, there are start up costs. ABCHI franchises are designed as a turnkey business.

Included in the franchise fee is full technical, field, business & operations training, digital and traditional marketing, print marketing, clothing, software, specialized tools, as well as the support of nearly 139 ABCHI Canada Franchises. This is not an exhaustive list.

During the franchisee interview process we provide full details as part of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

95% of those who join a home inspection franchise are still in business in year five. On the flip side, 80% of independent (non-franchise) Inspectors are out of business by year three.

Some believe they only need an “inspection course” and they are ready to launch their business. If only it was that easy! Most who take just “a course” never do an inspection in their life.  Here is a recent blog about what you get when you join a franchise. As well, our Franchise Information Guide has loads of info.

So why go the franchise route? Typically you love doing inspections but want help on the business side. The real edge is in the ongoing business, marketing and sales support. Not to mention access to real estate brokerages through affiliations and mentorship. While out doing inspections, ABCHI Inspectors have a mean machine working for them in the background.

When you join our team you instantly gain nearly 139 teammates who are all going through the same thing you are – who are not your competition. You become part of our #ABCHIFamily.

ABCHI is the industry leader across Canada and one of the largest inspection companies in North America, providing a tried and true successful business model backed by our well-established and trusted brand.

Our journey started in Halifax, Nova Scotia – in 2005 by a 20-year Real Estate veteran, who was tired of encountering unprofessional and unqualified home inspectors. After just two years, ABCHI became the largest home inspection franchise in the country.

We currently have almost 200 Franchise/Sub-Franchise owners in North America all with the freedom of working for themselves.

Our services include a non-invasive visual inspection of the foundation and basement, roof, attic, heating and water systems, electrical and plumbing systems, as well as the general condition of the structure itself. We will look for poor construction practices and make note of any repairs that might be required or any general maintenance issues. Most importantly, we make note of any fire and safety issues that need to be addressed and educate clients on the overall condition of the property.

Our Inspectors assist, comfort & protect home buyers, sellers and their REALTOR®. By focusing on developing and maintaining local, trust-based relationships with its customers, ABCHI has created a home inspection business unlike any other.

We are looking for people who LOVE people! Our system already works. As a dynamic individual, overlay your entrepreneurial personality on top of our proven model to make it your own.

There is an old stereotype that you must have a “trades” background or be “male” to be an Inspector. This is NOT true. Both women and men make great Inspectors and no prior “trades” experience is necessary. We provide 600 hours of technical, business and field training prior to launch of your business.

If you enjoy meeting new people, are entrepreneurial and have a talent for sales leadership this may be the right fit for you.