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Old 09-11-2022, 07:29 AM
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Taking a lot of photos is a good idea, but you need to be able to get the contractor to fix any defects before they get covered up. Otherwise, the photos won't help much. A good contractor will use a very long, steel straight edge to locate and repair crooked studs that can affect the straightness of the drywall.

Maybe a home inspector can come comment on this, but I doubt that the builder will allow a private professional inspection during construction, especially since you don't actually own the house until you go to the closing.