How To Start A Franchise FAQ – How Much Can You Make
💰 How Much Can You Make with a Home Inspection Franchise?
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By
Kloc Curtis
- April 27, 2022
- 1:18 pm
If you’re considering starting a home inspection business, there’s one question you probably want answered first: how much money can you actually make?
Whether you’re doing it solo or launching with a franchise like Inspections Over Coffee, the income potential varies widely depending on your business model, market size, and how fast you want to scale. Let’s break down the real numbers—without the fluff.
🔑 Key Points from the Video
The average home inspector earns $50,000–$60,000 a year.
That’s for the solo operator who inspects homes and handles most tasks alone.
Top franchise owners can hit $1.5M–$2M+ in revenue.
For example, the Denver location with Inspections Over Coffee pulls in $120K–$160K per month in revenue. While revenue is different from take-home profit, this shows the scale possible.
Profit margins change as your business grows.
Solo operators may keep 60%–80% of their monthly revenue.
Larger teams typically yield 25%–40% net profit after salaries and overhead.
You’ll hit a ceiling doing everything yourself.
Most solo inspectors max out at $200K–$250K per year. Why? There’s only so much time in the day—and you’ll miss out on opportunities while you’re tied up on jobs, phone calls, or report writing.
Scaling requires a team—but also proven systems.
Hiring office help, inspectors, and salespeople unlocks growth—but onboarding and training are key. That’s where franchise systems save massive time.
Franchisees get structured training for every role.
From sales to social media to inspection add-ons like radon or sewer scopes, we provide the same proven training for your hires as we give franchisees.
Starting solo costs more than you think.
Expect to spend $20,000–$50,000 in year one on logos, websites, partnerships, and trial-and-error mistakes—unless you start with a franchise that provides it all.
🔍 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much does a home inspector make per month?
Solo home inspectors often bring in $8K–$15K/month in revenue. After expenses, take-home may be $5K–$12K/month, depending on market and efficiency.
Can I build a multi-inspector business?
Yes—and that’s where franchising shines. Our top locations run large operations with inspectors, admins, and referral partnerships that generate six- to seven-figure annual revenue.
What’s the difference in profit margin between solo and scaled operations?
Solo: 60%–80%
Scaled (with team): 25%–40%, but with much higher overall take-home pay due to volume.
How much can I expect to invest to get started?
DIYers should expect to invest $20K–$50K or more in tools, marketing, and brand creation. Franchisees get everything from day one—reducing trial, error, and wasted time.
What causes income to stall for solo inspectors?
Scheduling limitations, missed calls, and lack of marketing support. Once you’re fully booked and still handling admin, growth halts unless you build a team.
🚀 Want to Unlock Higher Income Potential?
Whether you’re just getting started or ready to grow beyond solo operations, the Inspections Over Coffee franchise model gives you the tools to scale faster, earn more, and avoid costly mistakes.