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The demands of performing a new construction pre-drywall home inspection are remarkably different from inspecting an existing home.

The demands of performing a new construction pre-drywall home inspection are remarkably different from inspecting an existing home.

My 15 years of experience in construction building homes, repairing homes, and training others provides me with the unique skillset and expertise needed to perform thorough new construction inspections. There is no formal training for this type of inspection and blue prints are not provided, so you'll want to make sure you hire an inspector with extensive first-hand knowledge of what to look for. Thankfully, we have years of experience and can inspect your new construction home the right way.

Southern Magnolia Home Inspections is a trusted new construction home inspection company serving Fort Mill, SC, Charlotte, NC and all surrounding areas. We have a keen eye for detail, and we know how to spot seemingly minor issues that could lead to major problems down the line. When you hire us for your new construction inspection, our goal is to help the builder deliver you a better home and limit disruptions for problems after you close.

My pre-drywall inspection will inspect the exterior house-wrap, framing, plumbing rough-ins, HVAC ductwork, electrical wiring, roof and floor system framing with specific attention to all engineered products, windows and doors. The pre-drywall inspection has a starting cost of $325 (prices will vary depending on the size of the home). As an included bonus, all pre-drywall inspections include labeled pictures of all interior and exterior walls so you have a photographic catalogue to reference in the future.
Call today to schedule your pre-drywall and save $100 on your final inspection!

Most builders use engineered, manufactured roof trusses in the construction of the home. It is extremely common for some of the trusses to sustain damage during the delivery or installation of them. Truss repairs are easily made during the pre-drywall phase of construction when the truss system is completely accessible. It is also much easier to find damaged trusses during this phase, especially since a lot of the damages are hidden by blown insulation later and will not be visible. All truss repairs should be completed in accordance with either a structural engineer's letter of repair or a stamped repair letter from the truss manufacturer, and you should receive a copy of this repair for your records. If a truss repair is completed in your home, I always recommend stapling a copy of the repair letter in the attic for a future home inspector to find, because any altered or repaired trusses found in your attic will make it on the report and having the document to prove it is completed correctly will help you save time and money. Pre-drywall inspections are so important to help identify these truss issues early, have them repaired by the builder, and ensure you have the documentation needed to protect your investment in the future.

So glad I found this company to do our presale home inspection. Megan was so thorough with all the latest technologies, including her drone which was so cool!! This inspection gave us a great list of things to work on so our house sold with flying colors. The communication, professionalism, and attention to details really impressed us. We would definitely use this company again when buying or selling a home.

Ginny P.

We are moving to the area from out of state so we needed to rely upon our realtor to recommend a local home inspector to perform the pre drywall inspection. To put it simply Megan was amazing throughout the entire process. She was extremely responsive to all of our emails and arrived on time to perform the inspection. The report she provided was both through and sent to us within hours of the inspection. We are very happy to recommend Southern Magnolia Home Inspections. I highly recommend this woman owned business.

Daniel C.

I was not present at the time of the inspection, but was kept in the informed. The report was easy to understand and detailed. I spoke with Megan on several occasions, she was always very helpful. Pleased with the service and Megan. Many thanks!

Charlee G.

Southern Magnolia Home Inspections recently inspected a home for us that we are planning to purchase. Megan Geyer performed the inspection quickly and very professionally. We were very impressed with her knowledge and ability to point out possible problems we might have in the future and how we could solve those problems easily. Megan has a very personal touch taking the time to visit with her client's while answering every question in a clear and thorough way. We were very impressed and will call on her again in the future.

Barry S.

So glad I hired Megan for a predrywall inspection as I am out of state and having a house built. Her inspection was very detailed and revealed major issues that need to be addressed. Very satisfied with the results. Well worth the price, as it will save you thousands in the long run.

Mary C.

Megan Geyer with Southern Magnolia Home Inspections completed an inspection for a home I will be purchasing. From the moment of scheduling through my realtor - to my final inspection report; I have been more than pleased with my experience. Megan is not only professional and knowledgeable (with over 15 years of industry experience) but she is very kind and easy to work with. She was on time and completed the inspection in the scheduled window, which is a big deal to me. Her walk through, recommendations, images, drone footage, and guidance were very detailed and thorough. Her reports were complete and ready to review within an hour or so of her leaving the property. They were not only easily accessible via mobile or desktop... but also allowed for a summary or a full report. I was able to review the check list on my phone immediately and then sat down and printed the full report to review. The full report provided so many tips and details on items I should do as a homeowner to maintain my new home. The value of that alone will save me many headaches down the road but also probably a ton of $$. Megan's walk through and reports were also extremely easy to understand. Many times when I've had inspections in the past, it was as if they were speaking another language. Megan has also followed up with me to see if I had questions after the inspection. Megan will definitely be my go to anytime I need an inspection of a home and will probably hire her periodically to help me keep an eye on items I'd rather not check myself. 5 stars and highly recommend.

Brooke C.

I was so glad to decide to hire them, southern magnolia inspections and presale inspection. they did an awesome job. we were able to identify some areas in our home that we need it to fix before the presale.

Ginny P.

Excellent customer service, very knowledgeable, and thorough, highly recommended!

C M.

Our experience with Megan was wonderful! She performed an entire home/property inspection for us during the home buying process, and I met with her at the property to discuss her report when she was finished. WOW! Megan is outstanding in her field. Her inspection report was very thorough and detailed, which I appreciated. She walked me through the home/property and carefully explained her findings and advice for each. It was so reassuring to hear her professional opinion, because Megan is extremely knowledgeable and professional, while also being kind and personable! She is so friendly and explains things in a detailed yet easy to understand manner. Megan was such an important part of the team for the process and we were very appreciative to have her specific input! I highly recommend her business and would absolutely work with her again.

Jessica H.

This is my first time buying and I had no idea what to expect. Sitting on my hands I finally got the email my inspection was completed. Megan was so thorough, the report was easy to read and included clear photos. She responded to my questions in a timely manner with a great attitude. Luckily for there was nothing major, but I felt she didn't over look the tiny things. I will definitely recommend her too future home buyers. The service was also priced accordingly, great job.

Tiffany M.

Megan is very professional and went above and beyond to help us with our home. She is very knowledgeable and thorough. I highly recommend her company and services!

CM