Pre-Drywall Inspection
Protecting Your Investment in Central Texas’s Newest Communities
A pre-drywall inspection, also known as a phase 2 inspection, is a critical step in the new construction process, giving you the opportunity to catch potential issues before they’re hidden behind walls.
Conducted after framing, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC rough-ins are complete—but before insulation and drywall—this inspection allows us to evaluate the structural components, mechanical systems, window installations, and overall workmanship. It’s your chance to ensure the home is being built to code and to your expectations. By identifying defects or shortcuts early, you can have the builder correct them before they become costly or difficult to fix later.
Whether you're building a custom home, buying new construction or executing a significant renovation, a pre-drywall inspection provides peace of mind and a deeper understanding of what’s behind the walls - literally. It’s a smart investment in the long-term quality and safety of your home.
Pre-Drywall (Phase 2) inspection pricing
$325 for homes up to 2000 sq. ft. See our full pricing table for larger home prices.
understanding your New Construction home inspection
A house is a big investment and your inspection is a critical data point. To learn the ins and outs (even if construction, home maintenance and DIY aren’t your thing), check out our Home Inspection Guide.
New Construction Hot Spots
While new construction homes can pop up anywhere, these Central Texas cities & zip codes are building fast.
Austin: 78731, 78704, 78723, 78745, 78748, 78747, 78744, 78745
Buda: 78610
Cedar Park: 78613
Georgetown: 78626, 78628, 78633
Hutto: 78634
Leander: 78641
Pflugerville: 78660
Round Rock: 78665, 78681
Taylor: 76574
New build communities and homes in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park and Pflugerville.
Top Questions about Pre-Drywall Home inspections
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For a pre-drywall inspection to be effective, the home must be "dried-in" (roof and windows on) and the "rough-ins" (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) must be complete, but no insulation should be installed yet.
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While this may be true, city/county inspectors focus strictly on minimum code. A private inspector spends 2+ hours looking for quality of workmanship that "pass code" but could be expensive to fix or upgrade later.
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Pre-drywall inspections take at least 2 hours, more for larger homes. As a rule, you do not need to be present but most buyers like to join at the end or follow up via phone after they receive the report.
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Discussing the inspection after the fact varies by inspector. When my wife and I bought our first home, I remember the overwhelm of the whole process, including an inspection report that was like drinking from a firehose. We thought of questions for days after. So yes, I happily take calls with my customers in the days following their inspection to answer questions and provide the peace of mind needed (and deserved) for this major investment.
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Yes, you will receive pictures of any defects and if taken, video as well. Finally, these will be color-coded by severity.