Protect Your Build and Your Profits
Once the drywall goes up, everything behind it becomes invisible. Plumbing routes, electrical runs, HVAC ductwork, structural elements — all hidden. If a dispute arises months or years later about what was installed and where, builders are left without proof.
Pre-drywall 3D scanning solves this problem by creating a millimeter-accurate digital twin of the entire framed structure before close-up. Every pipe, wire, duct, and stud is captured in a permanent, timestamped record that can be virtually walked through from any device.
How Pre-Drywall 3D Scanning Works
- Schedule your scan — Contact us after MEP rough-ins are complete and inspected, before insulation or drywall begins.
- On-site LiDAR capture — Our technician scans every room with professional-grade LiDAR equipment, capturing complete spatial data.
- Processing & digital twin creation — Raw scan data is processed into an immersive 3D virtual tour with accurate measurements.
- Delivery & access — You receive a shareable link that builders, architects, subcontractors, and homeowners can access from any device.
Who Benefits from Pre-Drywall Scanning
- Builders & general contractors — Protect against warranty claims with timestamped evidence of correct installation.
- Architects & engineers — Verify that field conditions match design specifications without site visits.
- Subcontractors — Document your work before the next trade covers it up.
- Homeowners — Receive a permanent digital record showing exactly where every pipe, wire, and duct runs behind your walls.
- Property managers — Simplify future maintenance and renovations with a precise as-built reference.
What We Capture
- Plumbing rough-ins — supply lines, drain lines, vent stacks
- Electrical rough-ins — wiring runs, panel locations, junction boxes
- HVAC ductwork — supply and return runs, equipment locations
- Framing — stud locations, headers, structural elements
- Fire protection — sprinkler lines and head locations
Why Choose Jobsite 3D for Pre-Drywall Scanning
Jobsite 3D uses professional-grade LiDAR scanning equipment — the same technology used in surveying and engineering — to capture construction-grade accuracy. Our deliverables include immersive virtual tours that anyone can navigate, accurate measurements for reference, and a permanent digital record that protects your investment.
We specialize in residential new construction and commercial projects throughout the NH Seacoast and Southern Maine region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is pre-drywall 3D scanning?
Pre-drywall 3D scanning uses LiDAR technology to create a complete digital twin of a building's MEP systems before drywall is installed, providing a permanent record of what's behind the walls.
Why do builders need pre-drywall scanning?
It creates an indisputable record of installations, protecting builders from warranty claims and disputes. It also eliminates costly destructive testing when future work is needed.
When should the scan be scheduled?
After all MEP rough-ins are complete and inspected, but before insulation or drywall installation begins.
Can architects access the scan remotely?
Yes. The digital twin is a web-based virtual tour accessible from any device with a browser.
How long does a scan take?
A typical residential home can be scanned in a few hours, with the digital twin delivered within a few business days.
Service Area
We provide pre-drywall 3D scanning throughout the NH Seacoast and Southern Maine, including Portsmouth, Dover, Rochester, Exeter, Hampton, Newmarket, York, Kittery, Eliot, and South Berwick.