Our History

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