Pre-Drywall Inspection & Site Visit

Pre-Drywall Training & Site Visit

TBD 2025

Are you interested in pre-drywall inspection? Do you want more information on what pre-drywall inspections require and how they differ from the typical home inspections? What experience and skills are required, and how much supplemental training will be necessary?

This course will provide you with insights into the pre-drywall inspection process and help you develop a plan for expanding and diversifying your business. You will come away with an understanding of the pre-drywall fundamentals and a typical inspection routine along with what steps are required to further your knowledge and skills.

A site visit to a local area home under construction is included when possible.

This training course is not intended to fully prepare you to conduct pre-drywall inspections. It will get you started on the path to conducting pre-drywall inspections, and provide the information you need to determine if pre-drywall inspections match your skills, interests, and business goals.  Additional training and education should be considered necessary to enter this market segment and competently offer this service and will depend on your experience, knowledge and background related to residential construction practices.

BONUS COURSE

Optional attendance for the 2 hour Blueprint and Construction Documents course on the evening before the course from 6-8 PM is may be available for all pre-drywall registered attendees. Look for signup option when registering for the Advanced Pre-Drywall course.

Registration is limited to provide the maximum student interaction. 

Course outline

• Introduction and General Requirements
• Understanding Blueprints and Construction Documents
• Site Conditions
• Masonry
• Wood Wall Framing
• Roof Framing
• Interior Framing
• Exterior Doors & Windows
• Roofing
  
• Plumbing Rough-in
• HVAC Rough-in
• Electrical Rough-in
• Wind Mitigation Features
• Report Writing

Meet The Experts

Jeff Clair, CMI

Jeff Clair is a Florida State Licensed General Contractor, Roofing Contractor, Underground Utility & Excavation Contractor, Mechanical Contractor, Residential Pool & Spa Contractor, Standard Building Code Inspector and Florida Certified Home Inspector. A native Floridian, Mr. Clair has over 30 years of experience in the Florida construction industry. Mr. Clair owns and operates Topline Construction Services, Inc. dba Chief Inspection Services in St. Cloud, FL. The primary services include Residential & Light Commercial Inspections & Consultation, Pre‐Purchase Home Inspections; HVAC Consultation Services, Repair and Replacements; Energy Conservation Upgrades; Commercial Project Management; Site Grading, Excavation & Water Management.

Matthew Query, CMI

Matthew owns and operates Freedom Home Services a multi discipline home inspection company. With a background in residential construction, warranty, and internal quality inspections, Matthew has a unique perspective on home inspections. He holds a South Carolina Residential Builder’s license and is also a licensed home inspector in North and South Carolina and holds a Certified Master Inspector designation from InterNACHI

• NCLHIB Approved 4CE
• Credits are optional
• Free CE's for CASA Community Members
• Credits may be used for your professional association, check with your organization for details.

Cost, Discounts and Refunds

• Paid Community members receive $100 discount, email us for promo code
• CASA Inspector Community members receive $100 off (log into the member section for coupon code www.trainwithcasa.com)
  
• Lodging and travel expenses are not included in the registration fee or refunds.
  
• Cancellations and refunds are offered. Please see our refund policy page for details prior to registering. REFUND POLICY