An inspection of your new home after framing but before the drywall goes up — while the bones of the house are still visible.
Once the drywall goes up, the framing, wiring, and plumbing disappear behind it. A pre-drywall inspection happens at the one moment those systems are fully visible, letting Pat evaluate the structure and rough-ins before they're sealed away.
It's one of the smartest steps a new-construction buyer can take — catching framing, electrical, or plumbing issues while they're still easy and inexpensive for the builder to fix.
Schedule This Inspection →With the walls still open, here's what Pat checks.
Framing, structural members, and connections.
Wiring runs, boxes, and placement.
Supply and drain lines before they're covered.
Ductwork and mechanical rough-ins.
Window and door openings and flashing.
Missed details and workmanship concerns.
A framing or rough-in mistake caught before drywall costs the builder a quick correction. The same mistake found after the home is finished can mean tearing out walls — or worse, living with a hidden defect for years.
Pat's 30-plus years in construction make the pre-drywall inspection especially valuable: he knows what proper framing and rough-in work should look like, and he documents anything that falls short.
After framing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-ins are complete, but before insulation and drywall are installed. Call and we'll help you time it.
City inspections confirm minimum code. A pre-drywall inspection works for you, going beyond code to protect your interests as the buyer.
Yes. Pre-drywall and final walk-through inspections catch different things — together they give the most complete protection on a new build.
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