Inspectors
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors
Pillar To Post Home Inspectors is a home inspection network of locally operated offices across North America. An inspector examines the structures and major systems of a house — roof and attic, gutters, porches, foundation, electrical, plumbing, water heater, and walls, floors and ceilings — and answers questions during the visit.
Buyers book with the local office and pick one of three inspection packages, which differ in how much is included beyond the base inspection. Reports are produced on proprietary software on an iPad and are available when the inspection finishes, with online access to the report afterwards.
Many inspectors hold additional certifications for radon measurement, mold and spore sampling, and termite inspection, booked as add-on services alongside the main inspection. Beyond state licensing, inspectors complete in-class and in-field training, and each is required to carry at least $1 million of E&O insurance.
The company reports more than 350 locations, offices in 48 states and 9 provinces, and over 3 million customers served. Licensing rules and available add-ons vary by office, so confirm with the local inspector which certifications they hold and what the chosen package covers.
Best for
Home buyers and sellers who want a standardised inspection with the report delivered the same visit, and agents who need an inspection network they can refer clients to in most states and provinces.
What they do
- Pre-purchase home inspections
- Pre-listing seller inspections
- Radon measurement
- Mold and indoor air quality sampling
- Termite inspection
- Tiered inspection packages
- Same-visit online inspection reports
What stands out
- Reports more than 350 locations and offices in 48 states and 9 provinces
- Says it has served over 3 million customers
- Requires every inspector to carry at least $1 million of E&O insurance
- Inspectors complete in-class and in-field training on top of state licensing requirements
Common questions
- What does a Pillar To Post home inspection include?
- The inspector examines all structures and major systems of the home, inside and out: roof and attic, gutters, porches, foundation, electrical, walls, floors and ceilings, water heater, and plumbing. Findings are explained during the visit, the report is produced on the inspector's own reporting software, and it is available when the inspection is complete with online access afterwards.
- What is radon, and which homes should be tested?
- Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas formed by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and groundwater. It seeps into houses through crawlspaces and small gaps in the foundation, and homes with basements, crawlspaces, or slabs-on-grade can all build up unsafe levels. The EPA and Health Canada recommend testing every home, and Pillar To Post inspectors measure radon levels as an add-on service.
- When is mold testing worth doing?
- Test when mold is not visible but something points to it: a mold odor, past plumbing or water damage, unexplained mold-related symptoms, or a wish for a general indoor air quality assessment during a transaction. Where mold is already visible, Pillar To Post says remediation rather than testing is what is needed. Over-the-counter kits may show that mold is present but do not reliably measure its concentration or locate the source.