Get BuildTrailBy Maurizio Bazzichi — Italian construction expert, 30+ years
Catch the expensive mistakes before the walls close. And keep the proof.
Stage-by-stage checklists plus a dated photo and sign-off log for your home build, in one system for homeowners in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other European countries.
One payment. Lifetime updates. 30-day refund.
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- ✎ Maurizio Bazzichi · 30+ years in construction
Build mistakes rarely happen in one big moment.
An allowance set too low in the contract
A verbal “while we're at it” that becomes a bill
Something missing behind the drywall, found after paint
Most of these are cheap to fix early and expensive to fix after the walls close.
Ask · Verify · Photograph · Sign off
- Step 1Ask
Ask the right questions before work starts.
- Step 2Verify
Verify answers against documents.
- Step 3Photograph
Photograph the current state with date and location.
- Step 4Sign off
Sign off only when the stage is clean.
What you get, by stage
Before you sign
- ✓Every allowance in the contract has a realistic figure and a written scope
- ✓Payment schedule is tied to completed stages, not dates
- ✓Who applies for the permit, and when, is in writing
- ✓How change orders are priced and approved is spelled out
Before you sign
- ✓Every allowance in the contract has a realistic figure and a written scope
- ✓Payment schedule is tied to completed stages, not dates
- ✓Who applies for the permit, and when, is in writing
- ✓How change orders are priced and approved is spelled out
Foundations & groundwork
- ✓Site levels and setbacks checked against the plans before the pour
- ✓Drainage, membranes and service penetrations photographed before backfill
- ✓Crawl or crawlspace ventilation matches the drawings
Structure & envelope
- ✓Roof flashings and valleys photographed before covering
- ✓Window openings flashed and taped per the manufacturer's detail
- ✓Waterproofing in wet areas inspected and dated before tiling
- ✓Framing matches the plans: openings, bracing, tie-downs
Rough-in
- ✓Plumbing rough-in: pressure test done and recorded
- ✓Electrical rough-in: outlet and switch positions match your plan
- ✓HVAC runs, returns and condensate routes checked
- ✓Photos of every wall with services, with date and location
Before the walls close
- ✓Blocking for TVs, grab rails and cabinets in place before drywall
- ✓Insulation complete, no gaps around penetrations
- ✓Every wall photographed wall-by-wall before drywall goes up
- ✓Stage signed off in writing with open items listed
Finishes
- ✓Selections on site match the signed selection schedule
- ✓Tile falls to drains checked with a level
- ✓Paint, trim and joinery inspected in daylight
Final walkthrough & handover
- ✓Written punch list agreed with dates for each item
- ✓Manuals, warranties and certificates collected
- ✓Final lien waivers received before the last payment
- ✓Final dated PDF record exported and stored
Keep a dated record, not a pile of photos.
- 1
Pick your stage and run the checklist
- 2
Add photos (date, time, location) and mark approvals
- 3
Export a dated PDF of the whole build
Photo metadata can be edited, so BuildTrail records are best treated as organised evidence to support written contracts and change orders, not as legal proof. This is not legal advice.
Try a real checklist first.
A professional stage inspection is worth having. BuildTrail covers the rest of the time.
| Professional pre-drywall inspection | BuildTrail | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Typically a few hundred dollars per visit* | $50, one payment |
| When | One visit, one stage | Every site visit, every stage |
| Record | Inspector's report | Your dated photo and sign-off log |
* Typical price ranges vary by country and region. BuildTrail does not replace a qualified inspector.
BuildTrail — the complete system
The System — The guides
- ✓Main guide: the stage-by-stage build system
- ✓Topic guide: Before The Walls Close
- ✓Topic guide: Change Order Shield
- ✓Topic guide: Plumbing
- ✓Topic guide: Electrical
- ✓Keeping Water Out: Roof, Windows, Walls & Wet Areas
- ✓Payments, Draws & Lien Waivers
- ✓Selections & Allowances Planner
- ✓Permits & Inspections Roadmap
The Record — The app
- ✓BuildTrail app licence (lifetime): checklists, dated photo log, sign-offs, PDF export
Expert support — Included with the complete package
- ✓Two consultations by email with Maurizio Bazzichi, an Italian construction expert with over 30 years of experience
The Kits — Printables
- ✓6 printable checklist books
- ✓Build Cost Control workbook (Excel)
Free Quick-Start Gifts — Included with purchase
- ✓Before You Sign: 12-Point Contract Red-Flag Check
- ✓Build Terms Translator
- ✓Your First 15 Minutes with BuildTrail
- ✓Warranty & Defects: What You're Owed and How to Claim
One payment. Lifetime updates. 30-day refund.
Meet the expert behind BuildTrail
Maurizio Bazzichi
Chartered Surveyor (Geometra) · Owner, Studio Tecnico Bazzichi · Pisa, Italy · 30+ years in construction
An Italian construction expert with over 30 years of experience, Maurizio qualified as a Geometra in 1998 and has run his independent technical practice in Pisa since 2004. His work spans building design and works supervision, property and planning checks, cadastral matters and construction cost accounting. His CV includes assignments for the Tuscany Region, the Municipality of Pisa and LIDL Italia.
2 email consultations included with the complete package
Ask Maurizio your questions about your build or renovation at:
info@studiobazzichi.itNot ready for the full system? Start with the final walkthrough.
The Final Walkthrough & Snag List Pack on its own: check the finished work room by room and list every defect before the final payment.
Get the walkthrough pack — $12Also available as a $12 optional add-on when you buy the complete package.
Already own BuildTrail? Add the three new guides.
If you bought the complete package before these guides were added, you can get all three together for $19.99. We verify the email from your earlier order before payment.
- ✓Final Walkthrough & Snag List Pack
- ✓Keeping Water Out
- ✓Payments, Draws & Lien Waivers
Buying BuildTrail for the first time? Keeping Water Out and Payments, Draws & Lien Waivers are already included in the complete package above; the Final Walkthrough & Snag List Pack is available separately.
30-day refund
Try it on your next site visit. If it doesn't help you catch at least one thing you'd have missed, email us within 30 days and we'll refund you. This doesn't affect your statutory rights.
Read the refund policyQuestions
Does it work in my country?
Yes. BuildTrail is written for the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and other European countries. Pick your region above and the terminology on this page changes to match. Local codes and approvals differ, so always check requirements with your local authority.
Does it replace a building inspector?
No. A professional inspection is worth having at key stages. BuildTrail helps you keep checking, and keep records, the rest of the time.
I'm renovating, not building — is it for me?
Yes. Most checkpoints (contracts, change orders, services before the walls close, finishes, handover) apply to renovations too.
What format are the files?
The guides and checklist books are PDFs you can read on any device or print. The workbook is an Excel file. The app runs in your browser.
How does the app work and is it really lifetime?
After purchase you get a licence code. Enter it in the app to unlock checklists, the dated photo log, sign-offs and PDF export. The licence has no expiry and no subscription.
Can my builder or partner use it too?
Yes. You can share exported PDFs with anyone, and use the app on your own devices.
How do updates work?
When we update the guides or checklists, we email the new files to the address you bought with, at no extra cost.
How does the refund work?
Email mauriziobazzichi1972@gmail.com within 30 days of purchase and we'll refund you. This doesn't affect your statutory rights.
Is this legal advice?
No. BuildTrail is a checklist and record-keeping system. For contract disputes, speak to a qualified professional in your area.
What if my slab is already poured?
It's still worth it. Skip to the stage you're at — the checks before the drywall goes up and at handover are where many issues get caught.
Start your next site visit with a checklist.
One payment. Lifetime updates. 30-day refund.
BuildTrail helps you keep organised, dated records. It is educational information, not legal or engineering advice; check local codes and use licensed professionals where required.