CONSTRUCTION PHASE INSPECTION

This home inspection goes by multiple names. The key to understanding this inspection is the point in time during a construction project when it happens. A Pre-Drywall or Phase 2 Inspection occurs after the framing has been completed, after the wiring, plumbing and major systems (HVAC) have been ‘roughed in’ and BEFORE the drywall goes up. Once the drywall goes up, the opportunity for this inspection has been missed along with the chance to identify and correct any defects.

In our opinion, this may be the most critical inspection a house is given, as this is the LAST chance to identify and correct a lot of issues before they become an issue. The house may have passed the local code inspection, but will it pass a Tech Inspect, Inspection?

We are on the lookout for defects such as:

• Missing Strike plates on studs meant to protect electrical wiring and pipes. If a plate is missing, then a drywall screw could easily nick a wire or puncture a pipe, leading to bigger issues down the road.
• Missing window flashing leading to future moisture intrusion problems around windows
• Improperly notched or bored support beams, leading to a weakened structure
• Missing or loose joist hangers
• Damaged sub flooring
• And many more.

How do we support you?

• We perform an inspection of the house, system by system one thing at a time. We treat it like it was going to be our own home.
  Roof structure and hardware > Framing > Plumbing > Electrical wires > HVAC > Anchor bolts and more. Each system gets its own turn.
• We take a very methodical, highly structured approach to the house in this phase to ensure that we are maximizing our opportunities to find issues.
• Fast inspection report delivery: 90% of our reports are delivered at the end of the inspection with the other 10% that require additional research, delivered within 24 hours.
• The report is expected to be shared with the builder for correction of the issues that are beyond the accepted tolerances.
• Cost Savings: Addressing issues before the drywall is installed will be significantly cheaper than doing it later
• Identifying and correcting gaps in insulation or blocking will improve the overall energy efficiency of the building, leading to lower heating and cooling costs.

If you are building, stay in touch with your builder representative or general contractor and ensure you know when the right time is to schedule us is, and then use our online scheduler to get us booked. Don’t Delay! There’s a very small window to have this inspection completed.