Pre-Drywall & New Construction Inspection
Inspect new construction homes during and after building
Overview
New construction inspectors generate $80,000-$500,000 annually with 75-90% margins.
In 2025, new home buyers want construction quality verified.
Revenue from pre-drywall inspections ($350-$700), frame inspections ($300-$600), final walk-through inspections ($400-$800), 11-month warranty inspections ($300-$600), custom home construction monitoring (multiple phases at $1,500-$5,000 total), and builder performance audits.
Successful inspectors inspect during critical construction phases, verify building code compliance, identify construction defects before concealment, provide detailed photo documentation, and help buyers ensure builder quality.
New home buyers and custom home clients as clients.
Marketing through new home communities, custom home builders (as buyer advocate), home buyer education, construction inspection expertise, and builder accountability positioning.
Required Skills
- Construction Knowledge
- Building Codes
- Framing & Systems
- Construction Phases
- Defect Identification
- Photo Documentation
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Growing new construction market
- Multiple inspection phases per home
- Can catch defects before concealment
- Help buyers hold builders accountable
- Less liability than post-construction inspections
Cons
- Need construction expertise and certifications
- Builders may view as adversarial
- Tied to new construction market
- Must coordinate with construction schedules
- Multiple site visits required per home
How to Get Started
- Build construction inspection expertise
- Get home inspection and construction certifications
- Develop new construction inspection protocols
- Market to new home buyers
- Schedule inspections during construction phases
- Inspect and document construction quality
- Report findings and defects to buyers
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