What is a pre-drywall walkthrough?

The last check of the framing, every trade's rough-in, insulation and locations before the walls are closed.

The builder or remodeler and the owner, and the trades if questions are open.

Why photograph the walls?

To know where pipes, wires and blocking are after drywall.

What if the owner wants a change?

Write it up as a change order and sign it before the work is done.

Pre-Drywall Walkthrough Checklist: Last Look Before the Walls Close

What this checklist covers

Once drywall goes up, every change costs a patch, a paint touch-up and a day. The pre-drywall walk is the owner's last cheap chance to move an outlet or add backing for a TV, and your last chance to photograph what is in the walls.

How to use it

Tick each item as you go. The sheet saves in this browser, so you can close the page and come back. Print a blank copy for the truck, or fill it in on your phone and print or save it as a PDF for the customer at the end.

With Koira: Estimates and change orders

Anything the walkthrough turns up that is outside the scope goes on a new estimate, signed on the customer's phone before you do it. Koira keeps the original, the change and the photos together on the job.

Last checked October 9, 2026. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and differ by state and city, so confirm with the agency named before you act.

Pre-drywall walkthrough checklist