Inspections Backed by Construction Experience.
Every inspection is performed by Bud Taylor, a Licensed North Carolina Home Inspector and Licensed General Contractor (Commercial & Residential) with decades of hands-on construction experience.
With a background in residential construction, inspections are conducted with a practical understanding of how homes are built, how materials perform over time, and how coastal environments affect structural systems and exterior components.
True Tide Inspections is rooted in the Topsail Island and Onslow County area, where our family has lived and worked for more than 150 years across six generations.
This perspective allows inspections to go beyond surface observations — providing clear evaluation of visible systems and components informed by real construction knowledge.
In addition to North Carolina Home Inspector licensure, Bud holds:
• Licensed General Contractor (Commercial & Residential)
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certified Concrete Inspector
• NCDOT Concrete Field Technician
• OSHA 10 Certified
These qualifications provide practical insight into construction methods, materials, and installation quality.
Coastal Homes Require
a Different Standard.
Salt air, wind exposure, elevated construction, and high moisture conditions create unique challenges for coastal properties. Homes near the water age differently than inland homes and require careful evaluation during coastal home inspections.
Elevated & Flood-Prone Construction
Inspection of breakaway walls, flood vents, framing components, and visible enclosure conditions common in elevated coastal homes.
Moisture & Salt Air Exposure
Inspection of corrosion, fastener condition, exterior cladding, and visible signs of moisture-related wear common in coastal environments.
Roof & Exterior Components
Attention to roof coverings, flashing details, drainage paths, and transitions between exterior materials — critical in high-wind coastal regions.
Our Inspection Services
Pre-Listing Inspection
Identify issues before listing.
Reduce surprises.
Strengthen negotiations.
A full home inspection performed prior to market, allowing sellers to address concerns proactively.
New Construction &
Final Inspections
Independent evaluation prior to closing on newly built homes.
Focused on installation quality, visible workmanship concerns, and system functionality before final acceptance.
Professional home inspection services for coastal North Carolina properties.
Residential Home Inspection
A comprehensive visual inspection of major systems and components, performed in accordance with North Carolina Standards of Practice.
Careful review of roofing, exterior systems, structural components (visible), electrical, plumbing, HVAC, interior elements, insulation, and crawlspaces.
Delivered with clear digital reporting and detailed photo documentation.
Coastal & Elevated
Property Inspections
Focused attention on conditions common to coastal homes, including:
Breakaway walls
Flood vents
Elevated framing components
Exterior fastener corrosion
Moisture intrusion indicators
Roof and envelope transitions
Construction-informed inspection of coastal properties unique to waterfront and barrier island homes.
Schedule Your Inspection
Coastal home inspections performed by a North Carolina Licensed Home Inspector. Clear communication, detailed reporting, and practical next steps.
Service Area
• Onslow County • Pender County • New Hanover County •Topsail Island area • Sneads Ferry • Holly Ridge
• Surf City • Hampstead • Surrounding Areas
Response Time
Calls and messages returned promptly during business hours.
Text anytime. Calls returned during business hours.