When representing clients purchasing new construction I always recommend a pre-drywall inspection. This is one way to ensure that a house is built according to its specifications. “Pre-drywall” refers to a phase during the homebuilding process just after the installation of certain elements – such as the doors, windows, foundation, flooring, wall and roof components, plumbing and electrical rough-in – and right before the drywall is hung. This in-progress or construction-phase inspection is useful because drywall can obscure some aspects of the interior and make identifying or fixing any problems both difficult and expensive, once the new home is completely finished.

You find the home of your dreams, place an offer (potentially competing with several other offers) and your offer is accepted! Congratulations! But, the buck doesn’t stop there! If you were thinking about not getting a home inspection – you should think again. If you were thinking of getting a home inspection, that’s great! However, you may want to expand the inspection process to include multiple professionals – and here’s why.