PRE-DRYWALL INSPECTIONS:

This specialized new construction inspection takes place in the short time period BEFORE the drywall / sheetrock has been installed but AFTER the new home has been fully framed, wired, ducted and plumbed.  Framing members such as studs, floor joists, load bearing beams, roof rafters, and engineered lumber are all evaluated for proper size, length, and span as well as whether they have been improperly cut or notched.  If improper framing is present, there could be future settlement issues with the home as well as sheetrock cracks in walls and ceilings.

In many cases, the builder's framing crew did a great job framing the house, but other trades such as plumbers and HVAC installers are guilty of improperly cutting through important framing members to make their components fit.   Improper notching, drilling or cutting of framing members is a common building code violation and a structural concern in new homes construction; because of structural issues with damaged framing members, it is important that these defects be identified and corrected prior to installation of drywall.  Once the drywall has been installed, the defects are covered up and are no longer accessible for correction. 

The Pre-Drywall Inspection Includes:

• Evaluation of all framing members such as wall studs, floor and ceiling joists, beams and headers, roof rafters, and engineered lumber.

• Evaluation of code required framing anchors such as proper nail sizing and spacing, bolt sizing and location, foundation anchor straps, roof rafter tie down straps, and more.

• Evaluation of code required wire sizing, as well as required locations for outlets, switches and lighting fixtures.

• Evaluation of code required smoke detector locations along with phone, CATV and Security system wiring.

• Evaluation of HVAC ducting installation, duct sizing and locations.

• Window and door framing and installation.

• Detailed Inspection Report with Photos and Code References.