Why Builders Should Capture a Matterport 3D Tour Before the Walls Go Up
Once the drywall goes up, much of the work happening behind the walls becomes impossible to see.
Plumbing, electrical wiring, HVAC runs, framing details and other important components are all hidden away, even though they can be incredibly useful to reference later. That’s why we recommend builders use our Matterport technology while a home is still in the framing stage, before those details are covered up.
Create a digital space of what’s behind the walls
A Matterport tour taken during the framing stage creates a detailed digital record of the property at a point when the construction details are still visible.
Instead of relying solely on plans, photos or memory, builders can have a navigable 3D record of the actual space. Years down the road, the record can help answer questions about where specific plumbing, electrical or structural elements were located before the walls were finished.
Need to make an addition? Locate a pipe? Determine where electrical runs were placed? Having a record of the home before it was walled up can make future projects much easier to plan.
It can be a valuable asset for the future homeowner
For builders and developers who are selling new construction, a pre-drywall Matterport tour can also be a valuable selling tool to attract more buyers. If they want to have all their bases covered in case of future renovations or repairs, or want to proof your work that would otherwise be left up to trust, there is no better asset to have for your project.
Capture it before it’s gone
The window to capture these details is relatively short. Once insulation and drywall are installed, much of the information is no longer visible. Scheduling a Matterport tour while in the framing stage allows builders to document the property at one of the most informative stages of construction.
Drone Home Media has been capturing high-quality 3D Matterport tours for builders for years, and we have seen top builders in the Boston area rely on them for a wide range of projects. The walls may eventually cover the work but that doesn’t mean you have to lose the record of what’s behind them. Book your Matterport 3D Tour today below:
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