New Construction & Pre-Drywall
Check the work before the walls hide it.
Once drywall goes up, most of a house disappears for good. A pre-drywall inspection puts a builder's eye on the framing, wiring, plumbing and ductwork while corrections are still quick and inexpensive. Andy spent 25 years on job sites, so he knows where crews tend to rush.
What it is
A phase inspection scheduled after framing and mechanical rough-ins are complete and before insulation and drywall. It also suits major remodels where walls have been opened.
Best for: New-build buyers and remodelers
What we look at
- Framing, headers and load paths
- Rough-in electrical wiring and boxes
- Rough-in plumbing supply and drain lines
- HVAC ductwork and equipment placement
- Insulation coverage (when installed)
- Vapor and weather barriers
- Window and door rough openings
- Fire blocking and draft stopping
- Foundation and slab
- Exterior sheathing
- Garage fire separation
- Stair framing and guards
Questions we hear often
When should I book it?
Right after rough-in electrical, plumbing and HVAC are finished and before insulation. Your builder's superintendent can tell you the window, and it is often only a few days.
Will my builder allow it?
Most do. Ask early so the visit can be added to the schedule; a third-party inspection is a normal request.
Do I still need a final inspection?
We recommend both. Pre-drywall covers what gets hidden; the final inspection covers finished systems before closing.
Why it pays off
- Problems fixed while access is easy
- Photo record of what is inside your walls
- A written list to hand your builder
- Works for new builds and remodels