In deed! Some builders are only allowing ONE inspection. Either a pre-drywall OR a final walk-through. In essence, BOTH are needed. But given a choice, always opt for the pre-drywall and get the final inspection after you close because once the walls are up, you'll never catch those issues unless they present themselves. New home here in Florida come with a 1 year warranty. So you can get the "final" inspection just after closing and submit issues to the warranty department. Just don't hold your breath on a response!!! 😩😜
Thats what I'm familiar with. Some type of orange or red foam or even putty. I asked a building official outside when I was leaving this inspection and he confirmed that the white foam is not correct. 😎👍
Hi, I didn’t get a pre-drywall inspection on my new home. We haven’t closed but the build is pretty advanced. If problems existed, they are hidden. I’m particularly concerned about the roof joists/rafters. There were gaps and nails sticking out. The builder said this was normal and would correct itself when the weight of the roof was added. What do you suggest I do?
Hello there! That is a great question. Trusses should on rest on bearing walls. I find that builders often whitewash serious issues, making it difficult to parse out what really is an issue from trivial matters. Here are a few quick suggestions: 1- If you have any photos/videos of these areas, you can consult a structural engineer. 2-If photos do not exist and you happen to know roughly where they are, you can point them out to your inspector at walkthrough. They may be able to get to those areas at final. 3- Document, document, document. Not only with photos and videos, but also in email communication. These conversations you are having with the builder, if verbal, should be followed up in email format. Save these emails for future reference. If you have photos, you can forward them to me at toby@homestarinspectionsfl.com and I'll take a look. Most builders where I live in south Florida don't allow pre-drywall inspections! 🤔 Thanks for watching and good luck!! 😎👍
Holy crap, who is that builder? One thing I can guarantee you that’s not in Houston. Houston build their homes with paper water barrier in the middle of a direct hit of a category 5 hurricane. That builder uses metal solid plywood on the roof …. Who is that builder and how much does that home cost?
This is a well know Florida builder. I don't want to mislead anyone by stating who the builder is, as they ALL can have issues and ALL builders should be on the watch-out list! 🤔 Cost of the home starts at 1M. 😬
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good job. This is really one of the most critical inspections for sure.
In deed! Some builders are only allowing ONE inspection. Either a pre-drywall OR a final walk-through. In essence, BOTH are needed. But given a choice, always opt for the pre-drywall and get the final inspection after you close because once the walls are up, you'll never catch those issues unless they present themselves. New home here in Florida come with a 1 year warranty. So you can get the "final" inspection just after closing and submit issues to the warranty department. Just don't hold your breath on a response!!! 😩😜
Someone forgot to leave the envelope ; ) Seriously, very informative. Thank you
HAHA! In deed... 😂. Thanks for watching! 😎👍
He is not playing around.
Nope! 🤓 Thanks for watching!! 😎👍
On a side note, installing baseboards into metal studs would suck!
In deed....
Hiltis fire protection products used to be all red, maybe they changed it, but I doubt it
Thats what I'm familiar with. Some type of orange or red foam or even putty. I asked a building official outside when I was leaving this inspection and he confirmed that the white foam is not correct. 😎👍
Hi, I didn’t get a pre-drywall inspection on my new home. We haven’t closed but the build is pretty advanced. If problems existed, they are hidden. I’m particularly concerned about the roof joists/rafters. There were gaps and nails sticking out. The builder said this was normal and would correct itself when the weight of the roof was added. What do you suggest I do?
Hello there! That is a great question. Trusses should on rest on bearing walls.
I find that builders often whitewash serious issues, making it difficult to parse out what really is an issue from trivial matters. Here are a few quick suggestions:
1- If you have any photos/videos of these areas, you can consult a structural engineer.
2-If photos do not exist and you happen to know roughly where they are, you can point them out to your inspector at walkthrough. They may be able to get to those areas at final.
3- Document, document, document. Not only with photos and videos, but also in email communication. These conversations you are having with the builder, if verbal, should be followed up in email format. Save these emails for future reference.
If you have photos, you can forward them to me at toby@homestarinspectionsfl.com and I'll take a look.
Most builders where I live in south Florida don't allow pre-drywall inspections! 🤔
Thanks for watching and good luck!! 😎👍
metal and wood framing do not mix in bathroom walls
Excellent point! Thanks for watching!! 😎👍
Holy crap, who is that builder? One thing I can guarantee you that’s not in Houston. Houston build their homes with paper water barrier in the middle of a direct hit of a category 5 hurricane.
That builder uses metal solid plywood on the roof …. Who is that builder and how much does that home cost?
This is a well know Florida builder. I don't want to mislead anyone by stating who the builder is, as they ALL can have issues and ALL builders should be on the watch-out list! 🤔
Cost of the home starts at 1M. 😬
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Thanks for watching Let me know what else you would like to see regarding the inspection process. 😎👍
tub forced in damages stud XD
Good point, thanks for watching! 😎👍