The moment before drywall goes up is the last time anyone will ever see the bones of your home. A pre-drywall inspection captures it — so framing, wiring, and plumbing get checked while they're still visible and easy to fix.
A pre-drywall — or phase — inspection is an independent evaluation of your new home's framing, structural elements, and rough-in systems after the mechanicals are run but before insulation and drywall cover them. Rick documents what he finds with photos while everything is still exposed.
The belief is timing: once the walls are closed, the most important structural and rough-in work becomes invisible, and any defect hidden behind drywall is dramatically more expensive to correct. Understanding the build at this stage means problems get fixed now, not discovered later.
As a TREC-licensed Professional Inspector (#25917) with a building and land-development background, Rick brings an experienced, independent eye to new construction across Colleyville and North Texas.
A pre-drywall inspection focuses on the framing and rough-in work that drywall is about to conceal.
Wall, floor, and roof framing, load paths, fasteners, and structural connections.
Wiring runs, boxes, panel rough-in, and visible safety concerns before they're covered.
Supply and drain lines, venting, and connections while they're still accessible.
Foundation, penetrations, and drainage details visible at this stage of the build.
New construction moves fast, and even good builders miss things. A cracked truss plate, a missed strap, a plumbing run that isn't right — caught now, these are a quick fix. Caught after drywall, they mean tearing open a finished wall.
A pre-drywall inspection puts an independent, experienced set of eyes on the work at the exact moment it can still be corrected easily — before insulation, drywall, and finishes seal everything in.
It's the single best point in the whole build to protect yourself, and it sets up your final and warranty inspections to be even more thorough.
You receive a detailed, photo-rich pre-drywall report in plain language — documented while everything is still exposed and correctable.
From your first phone call to final report delivery, here's exactly what to expect when you hire SAFE Property Inspections.
Call 817-657-4736 or use our contact form. We'll answer your questions and book a time that fits your timeline.
Rick evaluates the property thoroughly with PMP-certified discipline. You're encouraged to attend and ask questions.
You receive a detailed, photo-rich report in plain language — clear findings you can actually use.
Questions after the report? Rick walks you through the findings so you feel confident in your next steps.
It's an independent inspection of your new home's framing, structural elements, and rough-in electrical and plumbing after they're installed but before insulation and drywall cover them. It's the last chance to see — and correct — the work that will soon be hidden inside the walls.
Right after the rough-in mechanicals (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) are complete and inspected, but before insulation and drywall go up. Timing is tight, so it helps to coordinate with your builder's schedule as soon as you know the framing stage is near.
Yes. Rick works with buyers and builders to schedule the inspection in the narrow window between rough-in and drywall, so nothing important gets covered before it's been reviewed.
Yes — we encourage it. Being on-site lets you see any findings firsthand, ask questions in real time, and understand the home as we go. Combined with the plain-language report, it's one of the best ways to truly understand the property.
SAFE Property Inspections is based in Colleyville and serves communities across North Texas — including Southlake, Grapevine, Keller, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Fort Worth, Arlington, Flower Mound, and more. Give us a call to confirm your area.
TREC Professional Inspector #25917 • CCPIA Commercial Certified • Detailed Photo-Rich Reports • Serving Colleyville & North Texas