Brand-new doesn’t mean flawless. Once drywall goes up, the framing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-ins disappear from view — which means any mistakes made during construction get sealed in with them. A pre-drywall inspection is your one real opportunity to have an independent set of eyes verify the home’s bones before they’re covered up for good.
ASIST performs pre-drywall inspections after framing, roofing, windows, and mechanical/electrical/plumbing rough-ins are complete, but before insulation and drywall are installed. Your builder’s crew is skilled, but they’re managing many homes at once — our inspection is focused on just yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should a pre-drywall inspection happen?
After framing, and electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-ins are complete — but before insulation and drywall are installed.
Why do I need an independent inspection if the builder already inspects the work?
Builders and their crews move quickly across multiple homes at once. An independent inspector gives your home a dedicated, unbiased review focused solely on your build.
What kinds of issues does a pre-drywall inspection commonly catch?
Framing errors, improperly installed or notched studs, missing fire blocking, plumbing or electrical rough-in mistakes, and flashing issues around windows and doors are all commonly identified at this stage.
Can I still get an inspection if the drywall is already up?
Once drywall is installed, we shift to other inspection types (such as a final walk-through or standard home inspection), since framing and rough-ins are no longer visible. Pre-drywall inspections must happen before that stage.
Do you also inspect new construction homes after they're finished?
Yes — we recommend a final/pre-closing inspection once construction wraps up, in addition to the pre-drywall inspection, for full coverage of the build.
What's Included:
- Foundation and floor system check for levelness, proper support, and material defects
- Wall and roof framing review, including stud sizing/spacing, fire blocking, and sheathing
- Electrical rough-in check for proper wiring, junction boxes, and code compliance
- Plumbing rough-in review for correct installation and venting
- HVAC rough-in check for proper installation, sealing, and vent placement
- Window and door flashing and opening verification
- Full digital report with photos documenting any issues, delivered to you and your builder
Why Choose ASIST?
- Independent, unbiased inspection — not performed by the builder's own crew
- Findings documented and delivered fast so corrections can be made before drywall closes the walls in
- Can be paired with a final walk-through/punch-list inspection once construction is complete
- Backed by the same certified team handling your home, WDI, radon, and other specialty inspections
