See behind the walls: The advantages of using iGUIDE for reno documentation

Discover how this innovative tool captures every detail of your renovation, safeguarding your client’s investment for years to come.

August 12, 2025 · 8 min read

When it comes to home renovations, what you can’t see can often come back to haunt you. Hidden pipes, electrical wiring or structural supports are all essential elements concealed behind drywall, and once the walls go up, they’re out of sight and often out of mind. But what if you could have a permanent, reliable record of everything hidden inside?

With iGUIDE, you can.

Why scan your renovation project with iGUIDE?

iGUIDE is more than just a powerful real estate tool, it’s also an invaluable asset during home renovations. By scanning a property at every stage of a renovation project, you can create detailed, three-dimensional records of what's behind your walls, floors and ceilings. These scans offer a wide range of benefits that pay off long after the dust settles.

Pre-construction monitoring

Post-construction

1. Accurate, reliable documentation

Whether you're a contractor, builder or homeowner, documentation matters. iGUIDE captures everything from plumbing and HVAC lines to framing and wiring, before it’s sealed behind drywall. That means if something goes wrong later, you’re not guessing what’s behind the wall. You have visual, measurable proof.

This can be especially helpful in case of:

  • Leaks
  • Electrical issues
  • Inspections or warranty claims
  • Insurance documentation

2. Future-proofing a property

Renovations might happen once, but homes evolve. Five, ten or even twenty years down the line, your client or a future owner might want to remodel again. Having a digital map of what’s behind the walls makes future changes faster, safer and cheaper.

Think of iGUIDE as the blueprint of the future, perfect for:

  • Adding new outlets or light fixtures
  • Expanding a room or moving a wall
  • Troubleshooting heating or cooling inefficiencies
  • Ensuring safe drilling or cutting

3. Peace of mind for you and your clients

For contractors and renovation professionals, offering iGUIDE scans at each stage of a renovation can set you apart from the competition. It shows that you care about transparency, long-term quality and customer trust.

For homeowners, it’s a digital safety net. No more guesswork. No more unnecessary demolition to find a pipe. Just open your iGUIDE portal and see exactly what’s behind the drywall.

4. Efficiency meets innovation

With iGUIDE, capturing your space is quick and non-invasive. You can scan a property in minutes and generate a detailed, interactive digital twin that you and your clients can revisit any time.

Plus, the data is cloud-based and shareable, making collaboration with trades, architects and designers a breeze.

Final thoughts

Renovations are a big investment of time, money and energy. Make sure that investment pays off now and in the future. With iGUIDE, you gain a full visual archive of your project.

Seeing behind the drywall isn’t just possible, it’s smart.

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