Ultimate Guide To Checking Defects - House & Condo Inspection Checklist

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The term “defect” means that there is a

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fault in the unit due to either defective
workmanship, materials, or structures that
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Purchasing a home is probably the biggest

single investment you will ever make in any time.
your entire life. And as a new home owner,

determining the condition of your home
before or right after moving in is
signi cantly important. Checking property
defects will save you from unpleasant
surprises that might come along the way.
Additionally, it will protect you from costly
repairs that on the rst place, should be
recti ed by the developer since you procure
a brand new property.
The Importance of
Checking Your New
Property for Defects
From uneven paint to chipped oor tiles,
you might be overwhelmed with the
dozens of imperfections present on your
newly acquired home. Cosmetic aws such
as uneven paint on the wall, nail holes, dent

on the table and the likes might not require
immediate renovation but critical home
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leaking faucet, hollow tiles and door

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prevent future problems from haunting you

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Likewise, these crucial condo defects
might be a sign that there is an underlying,
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to be recti ed immediately. Often seen as a
huge eyesore, cracks on the wall might
mean that there is something wrong on the any time.
durability of the barrier. Leaking faucets if

not solved immediately will result to
increased monthly water consumption
while door problems threatens your
security at home.
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Check for Property
Defects
Whether it’s a big crack on the ceiling or
minute things like uneven crevices, you
need to check all parts of your home for
defects. Remember that not all property
defects are visible in the naked eye, some
are subtle and hidden that is why checking
your new property meticulously is indeed
essential.
To avoid overlooking house or condo

defects, especially those that are concealed,
it is advised to inspect your home
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1. Floors
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sound.
Floor unevenness of more than 3mm is

generally not acceptable.
2. Walls
Ensure that there are no stains, rough or
patchy surfaces.
Walls near doors and windows should

be free from watermarks.
Check the evenness of the paint,

obvious deviation and patchiness is not
acceptable.
Make sure that there are no visible

cracks, blistering or damages on the wall.
3. Ceiling
Check for straightness of the corners.
There should be no stains, marks, patchy

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4. Doors
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There should be no visible gap between

the door and its frame. YOUR MOBILE
Doors should have consistent and neat

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Doors and frames should always be

properly aligned.
Check for nail holes, dents and cracks.
The door security system should always

run smoothly.
5. Windows
Windows shouldn’t have visible
damages.
Make sure there are no dents, cracks or

scratches on the window’s glass and
frame.
You should be able to open and close

the window easily.
Check for rainwater leakage and

squeaky sounds.
See if there are paint stains, plaster left

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Fittings
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Fittings must be properly aligned.
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Check the switches for gaps between
the wall.
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There should be no exposed wirings.
Check the light switches, power box, air-

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mechanisms.
7. Other Components
External components such as railings,
letter box, lightning and emergency taps
should be checked for damages.
Internal components like faucets, mirror,

bath tub, closet, toilet, shelves and
cabinets should be free from physical
damages.
Check for visible stains and functional

issues.
Responsibility of the
Developer and HDB
What if you found defects on your new
property? Is the developer held responsible
for this? How can HDB help you in terms of
cost and repairs? What if the defects

surface months after you moved in?…
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found within the Defects Liability Period
(DLP). The developer is obliged to rectify
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Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP).

When it comes to Singapore HDB ats, the any time.
Singapore Government body assures 3

types of warranty coverage. These includes
the ceiling, external wall seepage and
spalling concrete defects. This is on top of
the 1-year DLP that covers any
imperfections within the unit at no cost.
Procedure to Rectify
Property Defects
Should you nd defects on your new
property, make sure to note it and take
pictures if possible. Aside from personal
documentation, you should also report any
condo defects to the Building Services
Centre (BSC) of the developer. You can
likewise report it on the nearest HDB
branch. Again, home defects should be
reported within the given DLP period.
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a written notice.
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3. Allow the developer to carry out

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recti cations.
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Important Things to Note
Generally, reported home defects are
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unavailability of the materials and
unforeseen events, you must be informed
about the expected date of completion.
If you are not satis ed with the

corrections made, you may notify the
developer by sending a Notice of Intent.
If the developer failed to make

arrangements within 14 days, you may
proceed to personally rectify the
mistakes by consulting third party
contractors.
Provide a written quotation of the

estimated cost before proceeding with
the repairs.
To claim for the cost and expenses made

for the repairs, follow the guidelines
stipulated on your contract or contact the

developer for discussion.
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warranty of electronic gadgets or
appliances, properties don’t have this
express guarantee that is why checking
your home for every possible defect made
by the developer should always be taken
seriously.
To live comfortably and to uphold the

safety conditions of your new home,
remember to check your property for
possible defects. This is to ensure that you
get what you pay for and that untimely
costs from unwanted repairs wouldn’t be
an issue you need to worry about.
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Ultimate Guide to Best

Newly Bought ore

nature of materials used, even if high-

What Are Property

Defects? Receive Weekly Update

The term “defect” means that there is a

Purchasing a home is probably the biggest

your entire life. And as a new home owner,

as uneven paint on the wall, nail holes, dent

leaking faucet, hollow tiles and door

prevent future problems from haunting you

durability of the barrier. Leaking faucets if

Areas You Need to

To avoid overlooking house or condo

home and checking them per group is

Make sure that the color tone is Sign Up for Upd

Floor unevenness of more than 3mm is

Walls near doors and windows should

Check the evenness of the paint,

Make sure that there are no visible

Check for straightness of the corners.

There should be no stains, marks, patchy

Look for leaks and spalling due to water.

There should be no visible gap between

Doors should have consistent and neat

Doors and frames should always be

Check for nail holes, dents and cracks.

The door security system should always

Make sure there are no dents, cracks or

You should be able to open and close

Check for rainwater leakage and

See if there are paint stains, plaster left

6. Mechanical and Electrical GET WHATSAPP UPD

There should be no exposed wirings.

Check the light switches, power box, air-

Internal components like faucets, mirror,

Check for visible stains and functional

cost and repairs? What if the defects

Purchase (S&P) Agreement” you signed

obligations to ful ll should defects are

Note: We hate spam just as you do. Y

Singapore Government body assures 3

1. Specify the details of the defect through

2. Request a joint inspection between you GET WHATSAPP UPD

and the developer.

3. Allow the developer to carry out

If you are not satis ed with the

If the developer failed to make

Provide a written quotation of the

To claim for the cost and expenses made

stipulated on your contract or contact the

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Checking property defects is no easy task, Sign Up for Upd

To live comfortably and to uphold the

Read more: Singapore Property News 2020

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