Horizon is closing. Where you move next is your choice.
Carson Dunlop is retiring Horizon and recommending another inspection platform. But you don't have to follow the default migration path.
Move to Property Inspect and we'll rebuild your templates, import your contacts and upcoming bookings, and keep an accessible archive of your historical reports — with a dedicated migration specialist to manage the move.
See how Property Inspect compares- Multiple templates preserved & rebuilt
- Comments and contacts imported
- Upcoming bookings transferred
- Historical PDF reports archived
- Dedicated migration specialist
- Templates rebuilt
- Contacts imported
- Bookings transferred
- Report archive kept
14-day free trial. No credit card required. Claim by December 1, 2026. The introductory period begins with your first paid month, not when your free trial begins.
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What's the best alternative to Horizon inspection software?
If you're leaving Horizon before it retires on December 15, 2026, Property Inspect is an alternative home inspection platform for inspectors who want mobile inspection tools, custom templates, professional reports and business workflows without being tied to Horizon's recommended migration path.
Property Inspect offers Horizon customers assisted migration, including help transferring supported templates, comment libraries, contacts and upcoming bookings, while preserving an accessible archive of historical report PDFs. A 14-day free trial lets inspectors test the platform before committing.
- Horizon Inspection Software is a home inspection software product developed by Carson Dunlop.
- Carson Dunlop has announced that Horizon will retire on December 15, 2026.
- Spectora is Carson Dunlop's recommended replacement for Horizon.
- Property Inspect is an independent alternative to Horizon and Spectora, and is not affiliated with Carson Dunlop, Horizon or Spectora.
A recommended migration isn't your only option
Horizon customers have spent years building inspection templates, comment libraries and reporting workflows around the way they work. Changing software is a big enough decision without feeling like it's already been made for you.
Property Inspect gives you another option. Test the platform, talk to our migration team and decide for yourself whether it's the right home for your inspection business.
Explore first
Start a 14-day trial and see how Property Inspect fits your inspection workflow.
Talk to a person
Show us how you currently use Horizon and we'll explain what can move across and how.
Move when you're ready
We'll help prepare your account before you make Property Inspect your live inspection system.
Don't start again from scratch
Your Horizon account represents years of work. We'll help preserve the parts of it your business depends on.
| Horizon data | Property Inspect migration |
|---|---|
| Inspection templates | Rebuilt, including multiple template structures |
| Comment / narrative libraries | Imported |
| Client contacts | Imported |
| Agent contacts | Imported |
| Upcoming bookings | Imported |
| Historical report PDFs | Preserved in an easily accessible archive |
| Historical report photos | Can be extracted from available report files where technically possible |
| Company / report branding | Recreated |
| Future inspection workflow | Configured with you |
Your old reports shouldn't disappear with your old software
Horizon may be retiring, but your inspection history still matters.
Property Inspect can retain an accessible archive of your historical Horizon PDF reports so you can refer back to previous inspections when a client calls, a property returns or you simply need the original record.
Where required and technically available, report images can also be extracted from those PDFs for future use.
Meet Ray Costello
Horizon Migration Specialist, Property Inspect
Moving years of inspection data shouldn't mean working through a generic support queue.
Ray will review how you use Horizon today, help map what needs to move and coordinate your transition into Property Inspect.
"We'll review your Horizon setup with you, work out exactly what needs to move and help get your Property Inspect account ready before you switch."Ray Costello
We'll do the heavy lifting
Meet Ray
Show us how you use Horizon today — templates, comments, contacts, bookings and report history.
We map your migration
We'll identify what needs importing, rebuilding or archiving and agree the migration plan.
We rebuild your account
We'll recreate your inspection templates, import supported contacts and bookings and preserve your historical report archive.
You test it
Use your 14-day free trial to run inspections and review reports before committing.
Go live
Your three-month $79 introductory period starts with your first paid month — not while you're trialling.
Your reports will change. Your workflow doesn't have to.
- Template structure
- Narrative library
- Inspection logic
- Report sections
- Structure mapped section by section
- Narratives imported
- Branding recreated
- Reviewed with you before go-live
- Modern mobile workflow
- Preserved structure
- Professional reports
- Historical archive
Representative structure shown. Your rebuilt templates are based on your own Horizon setup.
Want to know what we can migrate?
Send us one of your Horizon PDF reports and we'll review how your existing setup could be recreated in Property Inspect.
A member of the migration team reviews every file personally — this isn't an automated converter — and you'll hear back within two business days.
Everything you need to keep inspecting
Mobile inspections
Capture findings, photographs and notes from phone or tablet — including offline.
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Professional reports
Turn findings into clear, branded reports.
See reports →Templates built around you
Create structures, sections, fields and narratives around the way you inspect.
Explore templates →Granule loss observed across the south-facing slope with isolated lifted shingles near the ridge. Recommend re-securing and re-evaluating
InspectAI
Accelerate repetitive report-writing tasks while keeping professional judgement with the inspector.
Explore InspectAI →Scheduling & administration
Manage bookings, inspection workflows and team activity.
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Integrations
Connect Property Inspect with wider business systems.
See integrations →Reports your clients will actually understand
A real Property Inspect home inspection report: summary first, findings by area, photographs next to the defect they show, and a clear action list at the end.
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What should you compare before leaving Horizon?
When choosing a replacement, compare more than monthly subscription. Look at what happens to existing data, how templates move, report output and migration support. Ask every platform you're considering the same questions.
| What to compare | Property Inspect | Other platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Regular monthly price | $97/month (Standard) | Check current pricing |
| Horizon-specific introductory pricing | $79/month for first 3 paid months | Ask |
| Free trial | 14 days, no credit card | Ask |
| Historical report handling | PDF archive preserved in-platform | Ask |
| Historical photo handling | Extracted from available PDFs where technically possible | Ask |
| Multiple-template migration | Rebuilt, multiple structures | Ask |
| Comment library migration | Imported | Ask |
| Contacts migration | Clients and agents imported | Ask |
| Upcoming bookings migration | Imported | Ask |
| Offline inspections | Yes | Ask |
| AI assistance | InspectAI, inspector keeps final say | Ask |
| Multi-inspector support | Yes | Ask |
| Human migration support | Named specialist (Ray Costello) | Ask |
Property Inspect facts checked September 25, 2026. We don't publish claims about other providers' pricing or features unless independently verified; check with each provider directly before deciding.
Keep your Horizon price while you settle in
Take the time to make sure you've made the right move.
Your introductory period starts with your first paid month, so your free trial doesn't eat into your Horizon offer.
Claim byIn Canada the offer is available at a fixed CAD equivalent — see the Canadian page.
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Horizon migration FAQs
Why is Horizon inspection software closing?
Carson Dunlop has announced that Horizon will retire on December 15, 2026. Property Inspect is not affiliated with Carson Dunlop and cannot speak to their reasons. What matters for inspectors is that a replacement platform needs to be chosen and set up before that date.
When does Horizon shut down?
Horizon is scheduled to retire on December 15, 2026. We recommend having your replacement platform live, and your historical reports exported, well before that date.
Do I have to move from Horizon to Spectora?
No. Carson Dunlop has selected Spectora as its recommended replacement for Horizon, but Horizon customers can choose another inspection software provider.
If Property Inspect is a better fit for your business, our team can help you plan and complete your migration before Horizon retires.
Can I move from Horizon to Property Inspect?
Yes. Property Inspect offers Horizon customers an assisted migration, managed by a named migration specialist, plus a 14-day free trial and an introductory price of $79/month for your first three paid months.
What Horizon data can Property Inspect migrate?
We rebuild your inspection templates (including multiple template structures), import your comment and narrative libraries, client contacts, agent contacts and upcoming bookings, recreate your company and report branding, and preserve an accessible archive of your historical Horizon report PDFs.
Can you migrate my historical inspection reports?
Yes. Your historical Horizon report PDFs are preserved in an easily accessible, searchable archive inside Property Inspect, so you can open the original document whenever a client calls or a property comes back.
Can you migrate my Horizon templates and comments?
Yes. We rebuild your Horizon templates in Property Inspect, preserving their structure, and import your comment and narrative libraries so the language you have refined over years comes with you.
What happens to photographs from old reports?
Your historical report PDFs, including their photographs, are preserved in your archive. Where technically possible, we can also use tooling to extract photographs from available report PDFs for future use. We will confirm what is achievable for your files during your migration review.
Will I still be able to access my old Horizon reports?
Yes. Once archived in Property Inspect, your historical Horizon reports remain accessible to you regardless of what happens to the Horizon platform.
Can you import my upcoming bookings?
Yes. Upcoming bookings are imported into Property Inspect as part of your migration so you do not miss a scheduled inspection during the switch.
How long does moving from Horizon take?
It depends on how many templates you use and how much history you have. Most migrations are prepared during your 14-day trial so your account is ready before you go live. Your migration specialist will agree a timeline with you upfront.
Can I try Property Inspect before migrating?
Yes. Start a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. We can prepare your migration during the trial so you are testing the platform with your own templates rather than generic ones.
How does the $79 Horizon offer work?
Horizon customers pay $79/month for their first three paid months, then $97/month on the Standard plan. The introductory period starts with your first paid month, not when your free trial begins. Claim the offer by December 1, 2026.
Does Property Inspect work in Canada?
Yes. Property Inspect is used by inspectors in Canada, and a Canadian-dollar equivalent of the Horizon offer is available to Canadian Horizon customers.
Does Property Inspect work offline?
Yes. The Property Inspect mobile app lets you capture findings, photographs and notes without a connection and syncs when you are back online.
Can I use Property Inspect with multiple inspectors?
Yes. Property Inspect supports multi-inspector firms, with shared templates, scheduling and team activity in one account.
You built your business in Horizon. You choose where it goes next.
Talk to our migration team and we'll show you what Property Inspect looks like with your templates, your reports and your workflow.
Prefer to look around first? Start a 14-day free trial — no credit card required.
Horizon is a trademark of Carson Dunlop. Spectora is a trademark of its respective owner. Property Inspect is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Carson Dunlop, Horizon or Spectora. Horizon retirement date and competitor references verified at publication; check with each provider for current information.