Yes—especially in our area with expansive clay soils. A pre-pour inspection verifies that formwork, rebar/post-tension steel, moisture barrier, and plumbing rough-ins match the engineered plans and code before concrete is placed. After the pour, mistakes are hidden and often costly—or impossible—to correct.

We review formwork and layout, beam depth and widths, rebar size/spacing and clearances, post-tension cable paths/chairs, vapor barrier integrity and overlaps, foundation elevation/benchmarks, grade preparation, and visible plumbing/electrical rough-ins—confirming consistency with the engineered drawings and local requirements.

Expansive clays swell when wet and shrink when dry, creating movement that can crack or distort foundations. Proper steel placement, moisture control, and beam design are critical here to reduce differential movement over the life of the home.

Most often the homebuyer hires us for an independent, third-party review. Builders have their own checks, but our inspection is focused solely on protecting your interests and documenting anything that needs correction before the pour.

Book it as soon as forms, steel, and rough-ins are complete—ideally 24–48 hours before the pour. That gives your builder time to make corrections without delaying the schedule. (Houston pour dates can move quickly, so earlier is better.)

Municipal inspections focus on baseline code compliance and timing can be tight. We add a detailed workmanship and plans-based review that often identifies misses that could affect long-term performance and serviceability.

About 1–2 hours for typical production homes; larger or custom foundations can take longer. You’ll receive clear documentation with photos and notes.

We provide a punch-list with photos and exact locations so the builder can correct items prior to the pour. Upon request, we’ll re-inspect to verify corrections were made properly.

Pricing depends on size, complexity, and location. For current pricing and availability, please Check Price & Schedule.

You could lock in problems—like inadequate steel cover, misrouted cables, damaged vapor barriers, or shallow beams—that can lead to cracking, uneven floors, and plumbing leaks. A short, timely inspection helps avoid long-term, expensive consequences.