Low pay, no company vehicle, no benefits - Residential Home Inspector Pillar To Post Employee Review

2.0
9 Oct 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Training and inspection software are second to none. Some tools provided. But that's it for pros.

Cons

Low pay. The offer three distinct packages – Plus, Premium & Prestige. You will start at an approximate rate of 27% of the basic package fee (Plus) regardless of what package level services you provide. Average per inspection you can expect approximately $150/inspection. This year I will be earning less than $35,000/yr. Factor in fuel, insurance, vehicle depreciation and getting potentially injured. Use of your own vehicle. This varies with different franchise locations. I use my own car. I get no mileage reimbursement unless its over an hour away from the office location, not my home location. I do not get access to a company gas card either. I put on over 40,000 miles in one year. Keep in mind the P2P corporation extracts a minimum of 11% of the franchise revenue which of course trickles down to limiting income for inspectors so you can't solely blame the franchise owner for such a depressing pay scale. Two-year non compete agreement.

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Pillar To Post Response
7mo
Thank you for the time you’ve spent as a Residential Home Inspector with one of our independently owned and operated Pillar To Post franchises. We’re glad to hear our training and software tools made a positive impact. These are key parts of how we support inspectors across the network. Because each franchise manages its own compensation, mileage, and benefits, experiences can vary from one location to another. Your feedback offers a window into that variability, and while corporate royalties help provide system-wide tools and resources, we recognize that each role is shaped by local operations. We appreciate your perspective and wish you continued success ahead. Pillar To Post Home Office Team

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Pros

Flexible hours New experiences everyday

Cons

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Pillar To Post Response
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We appreciate your feedback and are pleased to hear you enjoyed the opportunities and flexibility offered in your role. It's important to note that each Pillar To Post location is independently owned and operated, and employee experiences can vary. Thank you for your efforts to help our clients make informed home-buying decisions, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors. Pillar To Post Home Office Team
3.0
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Pros

- company vehicle - okay compensation

Cons

- work life balance can be tough - job is unpredictable, sometimes no work - no sick days / holidays / PTO - no benefits - no upward mobility / raise / improved quality of life

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Pillar To Post Response
9mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience as a Home Inspector at the Norwalk, CT Pillar To Post location. We always appreciate candid feedback. It's important to note that each Pillar To Post Home Inspectors is an independently owned and operated franchise. We are grateful for the time you spent at your franchise location, and we sincerely wish you all the best moving forward. Pillar To Post Home Office Team
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