The major focus during Pre-Drywall Inspections are finding issues related to structure, code compliance, missing items and damaged materials. When inspecting you home we make sure the installation of the components in your home comply with the following:
- Meet Building Code Compliance
- Meet Manufacturer’s Installation Instructions
- Meet Industry Trade Standards
- Material is Not Damage
- Material is Not Missing
Below are a list of the categories and components that are examined and reviewed during the pre-drywall inspection process performed by Conley Home Inspections, LLC:
- EXTERIOR – Sheathing, Building Wrap, Flashing, Siding, Brick, Stone, Porch/Patio Covers, Eaves, Fascia, Frieze, Trim
- ATTIC – Framing, Spans, Purlins, Collar Ties, Cracked Trusses, Gusset Plates, Proper Bearing, Hurricane Clips, Roof Sheathing, Missing H-Clips, Hangers, Attic Platform, Attic Access
- WALLS – Studs; Spacing, Missing, Cracked, or Bowed, Fire-Foam, Nail Protective Guard Plates, Transfer Load Bundled Studs, Metal Straps, T-Wall Blocking, Anchor Bolts, Fasteners
- FLOOR JOISTS – TJI Joist Damage, Open Web Trusses Damage, Hangers, Squash Blocks, Mold, Fasteners, Damaged Sub-flooring, Proper Bearing, Over-notching, Sloped, Spongy, LVL Beams
- WINDOWS – Flashing, Insulation Foam
- FIREPLACE – Prefab Installation, Flue Clearances from Combustibles
- PLUMBING – Proper Pipe Slopes, Visible Glue, Water Supply Test Gauge, Drain Pipe Water Test, Loose Faucets/Fixtures
- HVAC – Supply Ducts to Rooms, Return Ducts, Ducts Turned >90°, Supports, Straps, Registers, Furnace, Air Handler, Gas Piping
- ELECTRICAL – Quantity & Location of Rough-in Boxes for Switches, Receptacles, and Lights, Nail Protective Plates, Wires under Staples, Data Cat-5/6, Coaxial
If you are building a home in the greater Atlanta area, such as Johns Creek, Cumming, Alpharetta, Duluth, Sandy Springs, Roswell, Milton, or anywhere in Fulton County and need a pre-drywall inspection done, contact Rob Conley today!