- 3,600+ Inspections Completed
- 5★ Google Rated
- "A" Rated on Angie's List
- 95%+ Client Referrals
What We Do
Comprehensive inspections for every stage of a home purchase
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Resale Homes
A thorough inspection before closing gives you negotiating power and peace of mind. We cover over 1,600 items — structural, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and more.
See what's covered →02
New Construction
NC's #1 new-construction home inspector. New homes are built by up to 40 subcontractors — an independent inspector catches what county inspectors miss.
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Under Construction
Catch defects while the builder can still fix them easily. An inspection during construction — not just at the final walk-through — saves you costly repairs later.
How it works →04
11-Month Warranty
NC requires builders to warrant new homes for one year — but it's on you to document the issues. An 11-month inspection protects your rights before they expire.
Protect your warranty →Independent & Unbiased
Why clients choose Above Par
Jeff Terry is a Wilmington native who applies the same deliberate, informed approach to every inspection that he used when purchasing his own family's home. No outside influence — ever.
95%+
Client Referrals
The vast majority of clients find us through previous clients and their own research — not agent or builder relationships.
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Broker Referrals
We have no referral relationships with agents who have a financial stake in whether your deal closes.
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Builder Referrals
Never beholden to builders. Your inspection is yours — not the builder's.
"Licensees shall discharge their duties with fidelity to the public and to their clients, with fairness and impartiality to all…" — NC Home Inspector Licensing Board
New Construction Specialist
NC's #1 New Home Inspector
The 2019 NC Home Inspector Licensing Board Survey found that Above Par Home Inspection inspects more new construction homes than any other home inspector in North Carolina — on average, 10 times more.
Whether your home is under construction, brand new, or approaching the end of its 11-month builder's warranty, there are issues only a trained independent inspector will find — and the best time to find them is before they become your problem.
Ready to schedule your inspection?
Call Jeff directly at (910) 231-7814 or send a message. Openings available.