Home Inspections in Leland & Brunswick County, NC
Brunswick County - the fastest growing county in North Carolina, from Leland to the South Brunswick beaches
Leland sits just across the Cape Fear and Brunswick rivers from downtown Wilmington, and it has grown faster than almost any town in the state. It was incorporated in 1989 and its population has nearly doubled since 2010. Brunswick County as a whole grew about 24 percent between 2020 and 2024, the fastest rate of any North Carolina county. That means most of the housing a Leland buyer sees is new or nearly new: slab-on-grade homes in planned communities like Brunswick Forest, Magnolia Greens, Waterford and Compass Pointe, many of them under builder warranty. Farther south toward Supply, Shallotte and Calabash the county gets more rural, with older homes on acreage, manufactured homes, and lots on a private well and septic. Oak Island adds coastal piling homes and salt air. Focused Property Inspections covers Leland and Brunswick County with licensed North Carolina inspectors who work the county every week. One appointment covers the house and every added service the lender or the lot calls for, with a clear report the same day in most cases.
Communities We Serve
Brunswick County - the fastest growing county in North Carolina, from Leland to the South Brunswick beaches
Leland & US 17
- Leland
- Belville
- Brunswick Forest
- Magnolia Greens
- Waterford
- Compass Pointe
- Winnabow
- Navassa
Supply, Shallotte & NC 211
- Supply
- Shallotte
- Bolivia
- Boiling Spring Lakes
- Southport
- St. James
Oak Island & the South Brunswick coast
- Oak Island
- Caswell Beach
- Holden Beach
- Ocean Isle Beach
- Sunset Beach
- Calabash
Everything in One Appointment
A Brunswick County purchase can mean a brand-new house with a punch list, a resale in a golf community, or a rural lot that stacks up four or five inspections: the house, the septic, the well, the termite letter, radon. FPI performs the stack in-house in one visit: home inspection, new construction and 11-month warranty inspections, pre-listing, septic evaluation, wood-destroying insect report (FPI issues the NC WDIR 100 directly), radon testing, sewer scope, mold and air quality testing, pool and spa, and manufactured-home foundation letters for FHA and VA loans. For well water, FPI collects the samples during the inspection and coordinates the lab analysis. One schedule call, one visit, one report.
| Service | What it covers | Typical for |
|---|---|---|
| Home inspection | Roof, structure, exterior, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, interior, attic, crawlspace | Every purchase |
| New construction (pre-drywall, final walkthrough) | Framing, rough-ins and flashing before drywall; punch list before closing | New builds |
| 11-month builder warranty | Full inspection before the one-year warranty expires | New homes at month 10 to 11 |
| Pre-listing inspection | Same report, before the home goes on the market | Sellers and listing agents |
| Wood-destroying insect (WDIR 100) | Termite and WDI inspection; FPI issues the NC WDIR 100 directly | Most loans, every crawlspace home |
| Septic inspection | Tank, distribution box, drain field evaluation | Homes outside municipal sewer |
| Sewer scope | Camera inspection of the lateral from house to main | Older homes and mature neighborhoods |
| Radon testing | FPI places and recovers the continuous monitor and reports the result | Slab and basement homes |
| Mold & air quality testing | Air and surface sampling; testing and documentation only | Crawlspaces, prior water intrusion |
| Water testing | FPI collects samples and coordinates the lab analysis | Homes on a private well |
| Pool and spa | Equipment, safety barriers, surface and plumbing | Homes with pools |
| Manufactured-home foundation letter | HUD foundation certification | FHA and VA loans on manufactured homes |
Schedule a Leland & Brunswick County inspection → or call 984-444-2099
What We Recommend in Leland
New construction and 11-month warranty inspections.
Most Leland homes are new. A pre-drywall or final walk-through inspection catches what the builder’s own checklist misses, and an 11-month inspection documents defects before the one-year builder warranty runs out. Both are written so your buyer can hand the list straight to the builder.
Wood-destroying insect report (WDIR 100).
Termites work year-round on the Brunswick coast and most NC purchase loans, VA included, want the NC WDIR 100 before closing. FPI completes it during the home inspection and issues the form.
Septic evaluation and well water testing.
Outside the county water and sewer lines, from Winnabow and Bolivia down to Supply and Shallotte, many lots run on septic and a private well. FPI performs the septic evaluation and collects the well water samples during the home inspection, then coordinates the lab analysis.
Moisture, drainage and the coastal envelope.
Brunswick County is flat, sandy and wet, and the beach towns add salt spray and wind-driven rain. FPI documents grading and drainage around slab homes, checks pilings, flashing and window seals on coastal houses, and tests for moisture at the places water gets in.
Leland Home Inspection FAQ
How fast can you inspect a home in Leland?
Most Leland inspections are scheduled within two to three business days, and the report is delivered the same day in most cases. Call or text (984) 444-2099 or book online.
What is included in one visit?
The home inspection plus any added service you choose: new construction or 11-month warranty inspection, septic, termite letter, radon testing, sewer scope, mold and air quality testing, pool and spa, or the manufactured-home foundation letter. Well water samples are collected during the same visit.
What areas do you cover from Leland?
Leland, Belville, Navassa, Winnabow, Bolivia, Supply, Shallotte, Southport, Oak Island, Holden Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Calabash and the rest of Brunswick County, plus Wilmington.
The house is brand new in Brunswick Forest or Compass Pointe. Do I still need an inspection?
Yes. New homes pass code inspections, which check minimums, not workmanship. FPI's new construction inspection documents missing insulation, roof and flashing defects, plumbing leaks, HVAC problems and grading issues while the builder is still on the hook to fix them.
The listing in Supply says well and septic. Can you handle both in the same visit?
Yes. FPI performs the septic evaluation and collects the well water samples during the home inspection, then coordinates the lab analysis. One visit.
Does a VA loan in North Carolina require a termite inspection?
In North Carolina, VA purchase loans generally require a wood-destroying insect inspection on the NC WDIR 100 form. FPI performs it during the home inspection and issues the form directly.
Also see: Wilmington · Hampstead · Military PCS Buyers · Septic Inspection · WDI Inspection · Radon Testing Home Inspection · Manufactured-Home Foundation Letter
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Leland & Brunswick County and the surrounding area. Schedule online today or call 984-444-2099.