Electrical Work & Drywalling: adding wall outlets & receptables When having electrical work done such as adding outlets or lighting which is then followed by drywall, at times the outlets have the chance of becoming hidden, out of view. Which really isn't that unusual. They boxes simply can't be found after the drywall is screwed on top place. Covered boxes, switches, or wiring of any kind is not that easy to see afterward. Looking closer, only an infinitessimal bend in the wall may show where the boxes are nailed onto stud framing. This is even harder with such boxes and other object having slight outsets [with the exception of handheld electrical sensors that can sometimes detect the end of the wiring, though still not obvious are where to cutout for boxes]. So, taking this into consideration, it just makes sense before installing drywall to note where each box/object has been or will be set. Another idea is the get a total count before drywalling, which will help to keep this in check. Also simple sketch or elevation can be used to reference right where they are set. Tracking these locations can keep the project going, eliminating any searching for well hidden boxes. The notion of covering obstructions over with wallboard after the fact can seem obvious. But it does happen frequently, discovered on many occasions after the drywall is finished and even painted.