THE EVOLUTION

The HouseMaster home and building inspection franchise system was founded in 1979. Since then, we have grown to over 370 locally owned and operated offices across North America. Our trusted team of inspectors has collectively performed over 2.5 million inspections for prospective homebuyers.

1971Entered Home Inspection Business

We are the oldest and most respected name in home and building inspections throughout North America. In 1971, Ken Austin began an independent home inspection company in New Jersey, thus starting the journey that would eventually lead to HouseMaster.