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MEP X-Ray
Documentation

High-resolution documentation of every electrical, plumbing, and HVAC installation before drywall closes the walls — creating a permanent, searchable record that protects against rework, disputes, and costly exploratory demolition.

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The Problem
When Drywall Goes Up, The Truth Disappears

Every general contractor knows the situation: six months after project completion, a facility manager calls asking where the shutoff valve is, a plumber needs to locate a drain line, or an electrician is tracing a circuit with no as-built drawings to reference. The answer is behind the drywall.

SkyGator's MEP X-Ray Documentation service captures every rough-in phase with 8K 360° imagery before walls close — creating a permanent, georeferenced visual record of what's behind every surface in the building.

This data also serves as the most powerful dispute prevention tool in construction. When a subcontractor questions their scope of work or a change order is challenged, your documentation speaks for itself.

Rework Cost Prevention
The average commercial rework incident costs $50,000–$200,000. A complete MEP capture costs a fraction of that — and prevents disputes before they start.
Subcontractor Accountability
Timestamped documentation of every rough-in phase establishes exactly what was installed, by whom, and when — before sign-off is disputed.
Future Renovation Reference
When the building owner renovates in 10 years, your MEP record tells the contractor exactly where to cut — and more importantly, where not to.
Insurance & Warranty Claims
Photographic as-installed documentation accelerates insurance claims and provides unambiguous evidence for warranty disputes involving concealed systems.
Deliverables
What You Receive
360° Rough-In Walkthrough
Complete 8K 360° walkthrough of all wall cavities, ceiling spaces, and mechanical areas captured before drywall installation.
Floor Plan Pin Map
Every panorama pinned to your floor plan. Click any wall location on the plan to see exactly what's behind it.
Annotated MEP Highlights
Key systems tagged and labeled in the walkthrough — panel locations, shutoffs, cleanouts, HVAC equipment, and junction boxes.
Timestamped Image Archive
Complete archive of all 8K source images organized by zone, date, and system type. Stored for the life of the project.
MEP Summary Report
PDF documentation summary with system-by-system coverage confirmation and links to relevant walkthrough views.
Digital Twin MEP Layer
MEP documentation integrated as a dedicated data layer in the project digital twin — accessible alongside exterior and interior captures.
Capture Phases
When We Capture
01
Framing Complete — Pre-Mechanical
First capture documents structural framing, blocking locations, and rough opening dimensions before any MEP work begins.
02
Electrical Rough-In
All conduit runs, junction boxes, panel rough-ins, and low-voltage infrastructure captured before insulation is placed.
03
Plumbing Rough-In
All supply lines, drain lines, cleanout locations, and fixture rough-ins documented with precise location pinning.
04
HVAC Rough-In
Ductwork routing, equipment locations, thermostat wiring, and air handler placements captured with annotated labeling.
05
Pre-Drywall Final Capture
Final complete capture of all wall cavities immediately before drywall installation — the last opportunity to document what will be permanently concealed.
Free Resource
MEP X-Ray Documentation Guide
Free PDF Download

Everything you need to know about pre-drywall MEP capture — what it contains, when the window occurs, the real cost of skipping it, and how to include it in your project scope. 10 pages, practical guidance for GCs, project owners, and facility managers.

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What's Inside
📋 Phase-by-phase timing table — the one window that can't be missed
💰 Cost comparison: documentation vs. exploratory demolition
📊 Real-world outcomes from the Slab-to-Shingles case study
👥 Who benefits — GCs, owners, facility managers, future contractors
🔧 5-step process for scoping MEP capture into your project

Document What's Behind the Wall

MEP X-Ray Documentation should be scheduled before framing is complete. Contact us now to get on the calendar for your next project's rough-in phase.

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