New Construction Specialist
New & Builder's Warranty Inspections
The 2019 NC Home Inspector Licensing Board Survey found that Above Par Home Inspection inspects more new construction homes than any other inspector in NC — on average, 10 times more.
The Reality of New Construction
New doesn't mean problem-free
Today's homes are built by up to 40 subcontractors, with as few as 4 being licensed contractors. Your typical county building inspector spends just a few minutes at your home per visit.
Within just a few years, issues dating back to original construction often cause decay, unsanitary conditions, and safety hazards. If caught while the home is new, the builder can address them — at no cost to you.
One day you may want to sell. Many homeowners are shocked at what their buyer's home inspector uncovers. The longer you wait to find problems, the more costly they become.
Three ways Above Par protects new-home buyers
Under Construction
An inspection during the build — before walls are closed and systems are buried — is the most cost-effective time to catch structural, mechanical, or workmanship defects. Issues that would require demolition to fix later are easy corrections now.
Brand New Homes
Even after the final walk-through with your builder, a professional independent inspection frequently uncovers issues the builder's team missed or did not disclose. You close with confidence knowing the full condition of your new home.
11-Month Warranty
NC law gives new homeowners a one-year builder warranty — but it's on you to bring issues to the builder's attention before it expires. An 11-month inspection documents every covered defect while the warranty is still in force.
Protect Your Investment
Don't let your builder's warranty expire unfulfilled
New homes in NC have a mandatory One Year Builder Warranty. However, it is left entirely to the homeowner to bring issues to the builder's attention in writing before the year is up.
Your home will undergo significant changes during its first year — seasonal movement, settling, HVAC cycling — that can contribute to early failure of major components. Issues that are invisible at closing often become clear by month 10 or 11.
An 11-month inspection from Above Par gives you a documented report of every covered defect to hand your builder — with enough time remaining to schedule and complete repairs before the warranty period closes.
New home in the Wilmington area?
Call Jeff at (910) 231-7814 or request a quote online.