Pre-gypsum board Inspection
During the construction process, your new home goes through various stages, each one essential in ensuring a safe and quality home for you and your family. With a Pre-Gypsum board Inspection, you can proactively identify potential issues with the framing, plumbing, and electrical systems in your new home before they are covered up by gypsum board. By inspecting
key systems of the home in this stage of construction, you can address issues early and prevent costly repairs that could
hinder the construction timeline in the future.
Benefits of a Pre-Gypsum board inspection
Detect Issues Early
Identify potential issues in the framing, plumbing, and electrical systems before they escalate into larger, costly problems.
Ensure Quality Work
Make necessary changes before the drywall is installed to keep the construction process on track and reduce repairs later.
Save Money
Address any issues during the construction process early to prevent significant repair costs down the road.
Gain Peace of Mind
Feel confident that your new construction home is being built with the utmost quality and care.
What is the PHILinspect Pre-gypsum board Inspection?
A Pre-gypsum Inspection is part of new construction inspections. Our comprehensive Pre-gypsum Inspection ensures your new home is built with quality and care in mind. Before the gypsum board goes up, this inspection could uncover potential issues with the framing, plumbing, and electrical systems that will be costly and extensive to repair once the home is complete.
Step 1
Walk the property
First, we'll walk the property and evaluate the progress that's been made on the home. This included assessing the foundation, grading, and overall structure of the home.
Step 2
Conduct a Visual Inspection
Our trained inspectors will then visually inspect key areas of the home including the rough in stage of plumbing, electrical, air conditioning. We also evaluate structural components that are typically hidden within the gypsum board.
Step 3
Receive a Report
Within 72 hours, you'll receive a comprehensive Pre-gypsum board Inspection report detailing our findings, so you can decide how to proceed with the construction of your new home.
FAQ
Why should I consider a Pre-Gypsum board Inspection when building a new home?
A Pre-Gypsum board Inspection allows you to catch potential construction issues early, ensuring your new home is built to a high standard and with health and safety standards in mind. It helps you prevent problems that will be covered up by the drywall and could become costly to fix later.
Can I attend the Pre-Gypsum board Inspection as a home buyer?
In most cases, yes. You can usually accompany the inspector to gain insights into the construction quality and any potential concerns. It's also an excellent opportunity to address questions or issues with the builder. Talk with your PHILinspect home inspector beforehand if you’d like to attend.
What are the main benefits of a Pre-Gypsum board Inspection for home buyers?
The inspection provides peace of mind by verifying that critical systems like plumbing, electrical, and HVAC are installed correctly and helps ensure your future home meets safety and quality standards.
Should I consider a Pre-Gypsum board Inspection if I am building an addition to my existing home?
Yes, a Pre-Gypsum board Inspection is relevant for additions as well. It helps confirm that the new construction meets quality standards, preventing future issues.