Inspections

Step 1.Find out if you need an inspection

• Inspections are performed at critical junctures over the course of construction as authorized by the building permit. Regularly called inspections include foundation, rough frame combination, exterior lath and drywall and final inspection.
• Intermediary inspections traditionally include underground plumbing and electrical, exterior sheer and roof nail inspection that allow weather covering prior to frame combo, insulation, and electric meter release prior to final.
• Partial inspections may be requested in order to facilitate the coordination of the trades. 
• All projects require a final inspection.

Step 2.Schedule an appointment

Inspection requests for applications received on or after January 1, 2025

If your permit begins with (B25-xxx), schedule your inspections through your account in the public portal.

Once logged into your account, you will be able access all permits associated and view, update, cancel or request inspections.

If you receive any error messages, please screenshot and send images along with your inspection request to buildinginspections@san-marcos.net

Inspection requests for applications received prior to January 1, 2025

If your permit begins with (B24-, B23-, B22- or prior), continue scheduling inspections through your E-TrakIT account in the link below or complete the online form.

Contractor scheduling

Building inspections requested before 3 p.m. can be performed the following business day.

Mondays - Thursdays
Alternating Fridays

Step 3.Confirm your time

See the schedule

Call 760-744-1050, ext. 3260, between 7:30 and 8 a.m. on the morning of your appointment.

If you need to cancel your inspection