Whispering Pines · Pinehurst · Southern Pines
Home inspections for the Sandhills, done with care
Licensed North Carolina home inspections with thermal imaging, drone roof views and clear, photo-rich reports, so you know exactly what you are buying or selling.
NC Home Inspector License #6128 · Call or text 910-206-5632
Andrew McLester
License #6128
Meet your inspector
Thorough, reliable inspections since 2005
Signature Home Inspections helps clients make confident real estate decisions. Our team brings together an NC-licensed general contractor, an NC-licensed realtor, NC-licensed home inspectors and licensed drone pilots, backed by hands-on experience in custom home building, property investment, contracting and extensive home renovations.
Andrew McLester is a military veteran, husband and father, and he leads every inspection with integrity, precision and genuine care. We examine every major system with tools like thermal imaging and drones, then deliver a clear, photo-rich report with practical recommendations.
Services
Inspections and tests for every stage of a home
Buying, selling, building or approaching the end of a builder warranty: book one service or add tests to your inspection.
Residential Home Inspection
A full top-to-bottom look at the house you plan to buy, from the roof covering down to the crawl space, with a photo report you can act on.
New Construction Inspection
An independent check of a newly built home before you close, so problems are on the builder’s punch list instead of yours.
11-Month Warranty Inspection
A check of your new home before the builder’s one-year warranty ends, so you can file what you find while the builder still has to fix it.
Commercial Inspection
Inspections of small commercial buildings for buyers and investors, scoped to the property and what you need to know.
Aerial Drone Photography
Licensed drone pilots for roof views during an inspection and for aerial photos of a property and its setting.
Laboratory Water Testing
Water samples collected at the home and tested by a laboratory, a smart add-on for homes on a private well.
Radon Testing
A radon test during your inspection, so you know the level in the home before you buy.
Re-Inspection
A return visit to check that the repairs agreed after your inspection were actually made.
Pre-Listing Inspection
An inspection for sellers before the home goes on the market, so there are no surprises once you are under contract.
Sample report
See what your report will look like
Our reports are written in Hive, an online report you can open on your phone, tablet or computer, or download as a PDF. Every finding comes with photos, a plain-English explanation and a recommendation, and a summary page pulls the important items together for you and your agent.
- · Photos of every finding, with arrows and notes
- · Safety items, repairs and maintenance marked clearly
- · A summary page to share with your agent
- · A repair request builder for agents
The sample opens in a new tab. It is a demonstration report with a made-up address.
Why Signature
A team that has built, sold and inspected homes
Most inspectors come to the job from one direction. Our team comes from several, and every report is better for it.
Builder’s eye
A licensed general contractor on the team, plus hands-on experience in custom home building and renovation.
Real estate know-how
A licensed realtor on the team, so we understand due diligence deadlines and how findings play out in a sale.
Thermal imaging
An infrared camera helps us find moisture, missing insulation and overheating electrical parts the eye can miss.
Licensed drone pilots
Steep or fragile roofs still get a close look, with aerial photos added straight into your report.
Clear, photo-rich reports
Every finding has photos and a practical recommendation, so you know what matters and what to do next.
Veteran-led
Andrew is a military veteran who leads every inspection with integrity, precision and genuine care.
Reviews
What clients say
Rated 5.0 out of 5 on Google. These are their words, unedited.
“Had a great experience with Andrew McLester. He was prompt, thorough and took the time to explain everything he found. Received the inspection Report the day after the inspection. Highly recommend!”
“Andrew is a true professional. He promptly provided a very clear and detailed report. We highly recommend Signature Home Inspections for your inspection needs.”
“We had a great experience with Andrew! He was extremely thorough, professional, and detail-oriented throughout the entire inspection. He took the time to carefully examine everything, explain his findings, and answer all of our questions. We really appreciated his attention to detail and the peace of mind he provided. It’s clear that Andrew takes pride in his work and genuinely cares about helping his clients. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and thorough home inspector!”
“Very professional service.”
“Andrew was very professional i received my inspection report shortly after it was completed .Great service Andrew.”
Service area
Based in Whispering Pines, working across five counties
Most of our work is in Pinehurst, Southern Pines and the rest of Moore County, and we travel to the surrounding counties too.
Counties
Towns we inspect in most
FAQ
Questions we hear often
Which areas do you cover?+
We are based in Whispering Pines and inspect homes across Moore, Richmond, Cumberland, Hoke and Scotland counties. Most of our work is in Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Whispering Pines and Aberdeen, with regular trips to Fayetteville and Raeford.
When should I book my inspection?+
As soon as your offer is accepted. In North Carolina, repairs and price changes are usually negotiated inside the due diligence period, so the earlier the report arrives, the more time you have for quotes and follow-up questions.
Should I be there for the inspection?+
You are welcome to, and it is a good idea to come for the last part so we can walk you through what we found. If you are moving from out of state, the online report has photos of every finding so you can follow along from wherever you are.
Do you inspect crawl spaces?+
Yes. Many Sandhills homes sit on crawl spaces, and we go into every accessible one to look at the framing, moisture, insulation, vapour barrier, plumbing and ductwork.
Do you walk the roof?+
When it is safe to. Steep, high or fragile roofs are inspected with a drone flown by one of our licensed drone pilots, and the aerial photos go into your report.
Can you test the well water or for radon?+
Yes. Laboratory water testing and radon testing can be added when you book your inspection. Both take a few days to complete, which is another reason to schedule early.
What does the report look like?+
It is an online report with photos and a recommendation for every finding, plus a summary you can share with your agent and a PDF version. You can open a sample report on our Your Report page.
Can a house fail an inspection?+
No. An inspection is not a pass or fail test. It is a clear record of the home’s condition on the day we inspect it, so you can decide what to repair, negotiate or accept.
