What can be found during a Pre-Drywall Inspection?

If you are building a home you should consider having a pre-drywall inspection performed. This type of inspection is done once all of the framing, electrical and plumbing rough-in's are complete and right before the insulation is installed.  With this type of inspection many defects that would normally be covered with insulation and drywall can be discovered.  The most common issues that are discovered are framing and plumbing problems. Both can cause costly problems in just a few years or normally right after the builder 1 year warranty is up!

Many many items are viewed during a pre-drywall inspection. The following are just a few that I found during one.

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The Red pipe is a PEX waterline, it is a form of plastic. The silver fixture is a recessed light.  PEX should not be closer than 12" to a lighting fixture!

This is an electrical cable that has been nicked by a nail from when the siding was installed!

Well what we have here is a PEX line going through the top cord of a TJI joist.  The plumber has damaged this joist to the point that it will most likely need to be replaced.

The above three items were found during a pre-drywall inspection. They were not discovered by the builder, the builders quality control inspection or when the city did their inspection.  Any single one of the above items could cause serious problems to the home if not corrected.