In-Depth Pre-drywall Inspection | Framing, Electrical, Plumbing, etc.
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- čas přidán 31. 10. 2023
- Welcome to our channel! As a residential real estate inspector, I'm excited to take you behind the scenes of a pre-drywall inspection. In this video, we'll delve into some of the critical details of what to look for before the walls are covered up in a new home.
🏡 What to Expect:
Framing Matters: Explore some of the important aspects of framing, from structural integrity to ensuring a sturdy foundation for your home.
Electrical Systems: Discover the ins and outs of electrical wiring installation, emphasizing safety and compliance.
Plumbing Protection: Uncover some of the measures taken to safeguard your plumbing system, a vital aspect of any home.
This video isn't just about the inspection process; it's about giving you a deeper understanding of your home. It's also intended to help new inspectors starting in the industry! Whether you're a homeowner, buyer, a fellow inspector or just a curious mind, this content is for you.
📊 Boost Your Knowledge & Reach:
If you're into real estate, construction, or the home inspection industry, this video is a must-watch.
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I’m a retired electrician,I enjoy your videos,they keep me up with what’s going on.
Thank you sir! Comments like this are what helps motivate us to take the time to improve our content and think of more topics that we could cover.
I appreciate you and what you're doing. Kudos for you catching the UF vs NM sheathed cable issue. Any electrician worth their salt would know better than to do that. That being said I've never ran UF directly thru poured concrete, the norm (in the locales that I've worked in) is to run pvc and pull have conductors run thru that. Keep up the good work!
Great video man
@@justinkovanis7148 Thanks so much! We definitely need to get back to some longer form videos.
I would love to see more of an in depth inspection. Not because I'm someone in the trade but because I'm going to be building my house next year and would love to learn as much as possible to prepare for a pre drywall inspection. Seeing what you guys look for as far as framing, plumbing, electrical, windows, hvac, strike plates, fire foam, etc. Great video for an overview tho!
The answer to the intersecting wall question is that it's required in order to keep the stud from bowing and losing a nailing surface for the drywall. In my area we do 3 cross braces as standard practice.
The reduction in r-value is a calculated risk if batt is used. And spray foaming those cavities satisfies the required R24 insulation value around here if an inspector is a stickler.
It’s always Modelo too
You can tell the quality of the build by the number of Modelo cans on site.
I noticed on the first house (and some others on other channels in TX) that there were no hurricane ties where the truss or joist meets exterior wall. These are required here on every such intersection regardless of any other fastener (truss screw, etc) that is used as attachment.
It all depends on the typical weather in your area.
We only use them for specific cases here in Toronto, Ontario.
Good catch and my thought as well with tornados in Texas. The inspector did a great job. I was on staff with two major builders doing every job imaginable in the field in production or as a department head. I have yet to see any pre inspection with a set of stamped and approved plans. It's costly and time consuming debugging a set of plans but a buyer is now armed to the teeth to follow up with his private inspector. My .02
Well done.
What is the average charge for these two pre drywall inspections if you don’t mind me asking. Or a rough estimate will suffice
The current minimum fee for our Pre-Drywall Inspections is $275. Of course, depending on the size and location of the home, that would be higher. But, for most homes in our local area under 2500 sf, that would be the typical fee. For a specific quote, visit us at guidedinspections.com/inspection-quote%2Frequest
@@GuidedInspectionsThose are fantastic prices for what is provided. Props. The hard part is getting the contractors to follow up and do it right and not create another mess. 😅 It was my biggest frustration as a expert consultant to see recommendations NOT done or simply covered up. Don't let it affect your health worrying about the missing structural anchors, bad flashing etc. We can only advise. Good to see pre-inspections in Texas is alive and kicking ass. Awesome. Good luck !!!
@@tonyreyes1798 Thanks for the feedback Tony! Actually, after a little bit of market research, we have since increased our prices of fair amount to be more in line with the service that we are providing, not only on the inspection side but on the customer service side. We generally don't want to be the most expensive company out there, but we certainly don't wanna be the cheapest either! 😄
@@jessebryant8880 Congrats on raising prices. That was appropriate. The job is time consuming and then the windshield time and reports ✍ I have the same motto not being the cheapest nor most expensive. Served me well for 25 years. I enjoy brushing up on the latest. It keeps me sharp although some say a sickness 🙃. Keep slaying the dragon and I hope to see more phased inspections. Stay safe !
Question about CS16 strapping. I am building my own house which has a vaulted ceiling. So there are a lot of rake walls that do not interlock with double top plates. How do you like to see these type of walls secured? Thanks for your time.
As you mentioned, CS16 strapping (or any other of Simpson Strong-Tie's strap and tie offerings) is a great way to provide a connection between upper rake walls secured to the tops of standard-height walls The coil strapping can be cut and used in spot locations, or can even be used in a corner stud wrapping scenario (provided sheathing has not yet been installed). Ultimately, your specific home should have a design plan which specifies what type of connectors should be used in these specific applications. In the absence of these specifications, final review by a qualified engineer may be desirable. Your local building code official may also have their own specific requirements. Best of luck with the construction of your new home!
@@jessebryant8880 Ok. Thanks for your help.
Your stamped structural plans will show what straps go where.
@@jessebryant8880Bingo. Solid advise. I tell clients to follow the approved set of plans and verify with the architect for changes and get those deltas into the plans. CYA.
How far do you travel?
Typically no more than 1 hour from Georgetown / Round Rock, TX. Let us know what your needs are and maybe we can help!
Cool you can make money from these videos and promote your business. The contractors at those houses really need to learn about stormwater pollution prevention. Trusses should be inspected prior to roof sheathing installation, occasionally the wrong trusses are installed, not fun to have to remove everything installed to correct. Also, no MEP's should be roughed in until after the exterior material (lath, siding etc) is installed, or at least on the exterior walls. Don't want to approve electrical, top out plumbing, AFES, etc and then someone puts a nail or staple into a pipe or conductor, you wont know about the leak, or arcing until finishes are complete.
I wonder where/when the term pre-drywall inspection came into play. Building inspectors use the term rough inspection (rough framing, rough mechanical, rough electrical, rough plumbing/top out, rough AFES) as this is the term used in building codes. After rough inspections is insulation inspection. I'm curious as to why home inspectors don't call it a pre-insulation inspection rather than pre-drywall. I'm rambling now, best of luck, hope your business does well. Cheers
I recommend multiple stages of pre-inspections for new construction. 1.) Pre-pour of the foundation system. This way the inspector can verify structural placements, wire mesh, rebar, post tension cables (which are badass slab-on-grade foundations and my favorite), termite treatment, vapor barriers, footing dimensions, set backs to property line....it's a long list in other words. 2.) Pre drywall 3.) Pre finish flooring after final paint 4.) Final BEFORE walkthrough with the builder to create a punch list.
My .02
I've never thought of calling a phased inspection point pre-insulation versus pre-drywall. It's actually too late after drywall which is obvious and a "Danger Will Robinson" moment for follow up in my head. Pushing aside insulation is easier than ripping off drywall is another thought. But you have a damn good point ! I hate it when this happens. 😅