​Multiple contractors are in and out of the property working on various areas of construction when a new home is being built. Plumbers, electricians, framers, and insulators are all working individually to complete their tasks.

This can occasionally result in components being neglected and, to varied degrees, building problems. However, many of these flaws are hidden and are not obvious at your final walk-through/home inspection. Therefore, it is critical to check a new Charlotte home during the framing and rough-in phases.

Our impartial assessment will assist to verify that the house is built correctly, leading to fewer issues in the future. Here is what we check during your pre-drywall inspection:

EXTERIOR

• Masonry Components

• Foundation Walls

• Exterior Framing

• Exterior Flashing

• House Wrap

ROOF

• Roof Covering

• Roof Flashing

• Valleys

• Roof Sheathing

• Roof Vent(s)

• Vent Collars

• Skylight(s)

• Chimney(s)

GARAGE

• Interior Framing

• Floor/Slab

• Service Door

INTERIOR

• Interior Framing

• Presence of Fire Stop

• Presence of Draft Stop (air seal)

• Required Clearances

• Presence of Nail Plates

• Structural Fastening

• Rough-ins for all bath/kitchen

• Location of Switch Boxes

• Location of Junction Boxes

• Fasteners

• Straps

• Bolts

• Structural Columns

• Concrete Foundation Slabs

• Floor Joists

• Trusses

• Sill and Sole Plates

• Bridging and Blocking

• Rim Joists and Band Board

• Beams and Girders

• Openings in the Floor System

• Floor Sheathing

• Hangers

• Windows

• Steps and Stairways

• Balconies

• Attic Hatch

ELECTRICAL

• Electric Panel

• Sub Panel

• Circuit Breakers

• Circuits/Cables

• Service Entry Cable

• Drop Cable

• Meter/Meter Base

• Grounding system

• Junction Boxes

HVAC

• Furnace/Heat Pump

• HVAC Supply Register

• Proper Flex Duct Installation

• Proper Flex Duct Support

• Condensate Drain Lines

• Ductwork / Plenum

• Air Registers

• Returns

PLUMBING

• Slope of Pipes

• Support for Pipes

• Pipes and Fittings

• Drain / Waste / Vent

• Gas Meter

STRUCTURE

• Foundation Walls

• Floor / Slab

• Crawl Space

• Framing

• Masonry Walls

• Masonry Veneer

• Columns / Piers or Posts

• Chimney