Phase inspections
Pre-Slab & Pre-Drywall Inspections in Phoenix, Arizona
Independent construction-stage inspections while critical work is still visible. Confirm builder access and site readiness before scheduling.
What it covers
- Visible foundation reinforcement and preparation before the pour
- Vapor barrier and visible grade preparation
- Plumbing rough-ins
- Electrical rough-ins
- HVAC routing and supports
- Framing connections and visible workmanship concerns
- Weatherproofing, flashing, and exterior penetrations where visible
When to schedule
Pre-slab: after the relevant preparation is substantially complete and before concrete is placed. Pre-drywall: after framing and major rough-ins are visible and before insulation/drywall conceal them. Always confirm builder access first.
What you get
- Written HomeGauge report with photos
- Stage-specific documentation of visible conditions
- Clear language for items you may want to discuss with the builder
- Scope limitations when work is incomplete or inaccessible
- Follow-up with Iain for inspection questions
Good fit for
- Production builds
- Semi-custom builds
- Custom builds
- Buyers who can obtain third-party site access
Two construction-stage windows
Inspect what is visible before concrete or drywall makes it inaccessible.
Pre-slab / foundation
Scheduled before the pour, when reinforcement, vapor barrier, penetrations, and visible site preparation can still be reviewed. Builder access and site readiness must be confirmed first.
Pre-drywall / frame
Scheduled after framing and major plumbing, electrical, and HVAC rough-ins are substantially visible, but before insulation and drywall close the walls.
Before you schedule
Confirm the builder will allow access.
Construction sites are controlled environments. Ask the builder or superintendent whether a third-party inspector may enter, what stage-completion conditions they require, and what date the site will be ready. A phase inspection cannot inspect work that is incomplete, concealed, or inaccessible on the visit date.
Phase inspections are visual reviews for the client. They do not replace municipal code inspections, engineering, trade inspections, or the builder's own quality-control process.
The full build lifecycle
For final/pre-closing and the overall new-home inspection sequence, use the new-construction overview.
New construction inspection overview →After move-in
If the home is already occupied and approaching a builder warranty deadline, use the dedicated warranty inspection path instead.
11-month warranty inspections →For higher-end properties
Buying or preparing a home over $1.5M or 4,000+ sq. ft.? See Luxury Home Inspections.
Ready when you are
Ready to schedule or ask a question?
Send the address, builder, current stage, and the access date the builder gave you.