Our History
Celebrating 45+ years as leaders in the home inspection industry
Timeline
From pioneers to innovators, since 1978.
Founded by Alan Carson and Bob Dunlop — performed home inspections
First employee was hired
Wrote Inspecting a House — published by Stoddart
First Inspector hired
Wrote and published the Home Reference Book
Offered the Home Reference Book to other inspectors as a report writing system
First home inspector training program offered
Carson Dunlop Homeowners Association formed — our not-for-profit association for clients
Pre-listing inspections introduced for sellers of homes
CDW Engineering established — commercial inspections
Partnered with the American Society of Home Inspectors in introducing the ASHI@HOME Training Program
Home warranty introduced
Manage My Home introduced — web/email based home management service
Boulevard Property Inspection joined CD family
Horizon Inspection Software introduced
AtlasCare partnership — look after clients’ heating and cooling equipment.
Become an NRCAN Service Organization to perform energy audits
New Construction Inspection Program launched with Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors
Home Verified program introduced — insurance claims history, etc. for homes
Thermal imaging inspection introduced
Insight introduced — apprenticeship/reference app for home inspectors
Setter (formerly Homigo) partnership — concierge service for homeowners
Home Care Plan introduced — long-term protection for homeowners
Opened new consolidated office at 120 Carlton St., Toronto ON
Carson Dunlop joins the FAX Capital family
Carson Dunlop acquires National Property Inspections
Launch of Certified Pre-Owned Homes
Launch of Carson Dunlop Franchising
Carson Dunlop joins the Co-operators family