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Drywall Partition Takeoff Verification Checklist

Essential Checklist+

Complete these critical checks before approving the work or proceeding to the next construction stage.

✓11 Inspection Points
✓6 Verification Categories
✓Wall Setup+
  • Wall length (run) and wall height were measured on site, not assumed from a floor plan.
  • Wall height does not exceed the selected Stock Length — a taller wall needs a longer precut stud/track size.
  • Stud Spacing (16 or 24 in o.c.) matches the project specification and, if cavity insulation is added, the batt product width being ordered.
✓Door & Window Openings+
  • Every door and window in this wall run was added as its own opening row, with the correct type selected.
  • Window sill height and window height were both entered, and their sum does not exceed the wall height.
✓Framing Takeoff+
  • Stud Pieces to Buy is understood as the bin-packed PURCHASE count, not the raw framing-member count — short jack/cripple studs share stock pieces.
✓Drywall Panels+
  • Drywall Sides (one or both) matches the actual wall design — most partitions are finished both sides, but a utility/closet wall may only need one.
  • Layers per Side matches the fire-rating or acoustic requirement, if any — a single layer is standard otherwise.
  • Panel Type matches code/application (fire-rated at dwelling/garage separations, moisture-resistant in wet areas).
✓Joint Finishing+
  • Compound Type (ready-mix or setting-type) matches what's actually being ordered, since container size/unit differs between them.
✓Cavity Insulation & Cost+
  • Cost estimate is understood as covering framing, drywall, finishing, corner bead, and (if enabled) insulation materials only — not labor unless a labor rate was entered.
Full QC Checklist+

Verify wall setup, opening framing, framing takeoff, drywall panels, joint finishing, and insulation/cost before ordering materials.

✓24 Inspection Points
✓6 Verification Categories
✓Wall Setup+
  • Wall length (run) and wall height were measured on site, not assumed from a floor plan.
  • Wall height does not exceed the selected Stock Length — a taller wall needs a longer precut stud/track size.
  • Number of Identical Walls matches how many separate wall runs actually share this exact length, height, spacing, and opening layout.
  • Stud Spacing (16 or 24 in o.c.) matches the project specification and, if cavity insulation is added, the batt product width being ordered.
✓Door & Window Openings+
  • Every door and window in this wall run was added as its own opening row, with the correct type selected.
  • Opening widths were measured as the ROUGH OPENING width (jack-stud to jack-stud), not the finished door/window unit width.
  • Window sill height and window height were both entered, and their sum does not exceed the wall height.
  • No single opening's boxed header (opening width + 2x stud width) exceeds the selected Stock Length.
✓Framing Takeoff+
  • Stud Pieces to Buy is understood as the bin-packed PURCHASE count, not the raw framing-member count — short jack/cripple studs share stock pieces.
  • Top track total matches the full wall run; bottom track is reduced only for door openings, not windows.
  • Framing screw total was rounded up to whole boxes of 100, with a few spares on hand.
✓Drywall Panels+
  • Drywall Sides (one or both) matches the actual wall design — most partitions are finished both sides, but a utility/closet wall may only need one.
  • Layers per Side matches the fire-rating or acoustic requirement, if any — a single layer is standard otherwise.
  • Panel Type matches code/application (fire-rated at dwelling/garage separations, moisture-resistant in wet areas).
  • Panel orientation shown ("Auto") was reviewed — a specific hanging direction may be required by a fire-rated assembly listing regardless of sheet count.
  • Drywall screw count assumes a standard 32 screws per 4x8 sheet — adjust the order quantity if your fastening schedule differs.
✓Joint Finishing+
  • Finish Level (4 or 5) matches the specified paint sheen/lighting condition for this wall.
  • Compound Type (ready-mix or setting-type) matches what's actually being ordered, since container size/unit differs between them.
  • Corner bead piece count was cross-checked against the actual number of door/window jamb and head returns on site, not just the total length.
  • Tape roll count and compound container count already include wastage — avoid adding a second manual allowance on top.
✓Cavity Insulation & Cost+
  • If cavity insulation is added, the Insulation Type (fiberglass batt or mineral wool) matches the actual product being ordered and any fire/acoustic requirement.
  • Insulation batt count was understood as a real bay count, not a flat area-divided-by-coverage estimate.
  • Cost estimate is understood as covering framing, drywall, finishing, corner bead, and (if enabled) insulation materials only — not labor unless a labor rate was entered.
  • Currency and unit cost entries reflect current local supplier pricing, not a placeholder default.
Inspection Notes+
Use the latest approved drawings, specifications, and site measurements.
Complete all critical checks before proceeding to the next work stage.
Record deviations and confirm rectification where required.

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FAQ

Use it after collecting the project inputs and again before approving or closing the relevant work stage.
No. It supports verification but does not replace approved drawings, specifications, codes, manufacturer requirements, or professional inspection.