Construction documentation
Pre-drywall documentation
A room-by-room 360° record of visible framing, backing, plumbing, electrical and mechanical rough-ins — captured before walls and ceilings are closed.
At a glance
Best for
Builders, multifamily developers, renovation contractors and homeowners
Timing
After rough-ins, before insulation and drywall
Delivered as
Room-by-room 360° records and close-up photos
See what was there before the walls went up
Once drywall is installed, the framing and services behind it disappear from view. A pre-drywall record preserves what was visible at that moment: where backing was installed, how pipes and wiring were routed, and where boxes, valves and cleanouts sit.
Later, when someone needs to mount a heavy fixture, cut in a new opening or trace a line, the record shows what was visible before the wall closed — so they can plan before they open it up.
Deliverables
What you receive
Room-by-room 360° records
Every room captured from planned positions so walls and ceilings are covered.
Close-up photographs
Selected details such as backing for grab bars, cabinets or wall-mounted equipment.
Organized construction-stage archive
Records sorted by building, level, unit and room.
Accessible digital records
A hosted record or archive you can share with owners, strata or future trades.
Useful for
Why owners and builders keep a pre-drywall record
- Locating backing for future fixtures and equipment
- Planning renovations, repairs and service work
- Owner, strata and property-management handover packages
- Warranty and service reference
- Recording rough-ins for repeated unit types in multifamily buildings
Timing matters
Schedule the capture after rough-in work and any required inspections at that stage, and before insulation where possible. Insulation and vapour barrier hide much of the wall cavity.
What this service is — and isn’t
A pre-drywall record shows what was visible from the camera positions at the time of capture. It cannot show anything concealed — inside insulation, behind other components or within assemblies — and it is not an inspection or confirmation that work meets code or design requirements.
FAQ
Questions
How long does a capture take on site?
It depends on the number of rooms and units. We’ll estimate site time when we prepare the quotation.
Can you capture again after insulation?
Yes. Many projects add a second capture after insulation and vapour barrier, before drywall.
How are multifamily units organized?
Records are organized by level and unit so comparable rooms in repeated layouts are easy to find.
Tell us about your project.
Share the location, building type and schedule. We’ll reply with a proposed capture scope and quotation.