DOORS

Check for gaps between the door frame and the wall. Push the frame to see it is anchored
firmly.
Check for hinge fitting, and ensure there are screws in each of the screw ports.
Check door catcher/ stopper for proper functioning
Check door knobs & locks for smooth closure & functioning.
ALUMINUM/ UPVC DOORS and WINDOWS
Check the Lack of alignment, if any. Ensure that the doors open and close easily.
Check rubber beading for hardening, cracks
Check if the grills are properly painted
Ensure that the door/ window frame has drain holes
Check that the shutters lock properly
Ensure that the glass is fixed properly and the beading is intact and not coming off.
WALLS AND CEILING
Check plastering quality; there should be no unevenness. Ensue that there are no cracks.
Check for excessive dampness in the wall (if any)
Check false ceilings in bathrooms (if there) and ensure that it is properly fixed with no
cracks.
Check tiling even-ness & grouting. There should be no cement marks on the tiles.
FLOORING
Check for any cracks or scratches
For Bathrooms, Utility, and Balcony, check the floor tilt to ensure correct water flow into the
drain and that there is zero water accumulation anywhere.
Ensure that there is no hollowness in the floor. Tap each tile or bounce a ball on each tile to
check for the hollow sound. A hollow sound indicates that the tile is not set properly & needs
to be replaced.
Check for proper grouting of the tiles/ stone slabs especially in bathrooms
ELECTRICALS
Check for the working of light points/switches (carry a zero-watt bulb & tester if possible).
Especially check the AC points; builders sometimes leave the AC points dummy (with no
wiring)
Check each point has cover plates & there are no cracks.
Check availability of light, telephone and cable TV points as per plan.
Check that all the plates are horizontal and not tilted
Plates should be clean and free of paint marks.
Check every circuit breaker. Switch off: Should switch off with a slight touch; switch on:
should not switch off while switching on.
Check each switch for correct contact and springiness. The click should be clearly audible
and not muted when switched on and off.
Insist on getting the wiring diagram pasted on the inside of the DB door. Also, check that the
wiring of the home matches the circuit diagram on the box.
SANITARYWARE/ PLUMBING
Check the sanitaryware (Wash basins, Sink, WC) for any scratches or cracks
Ensure the Kitchen Sink is grouted properly and that there is no leakage.
Check the chrome fittings – ensure that there is no corrosion.
Check whether the towel holders, faucets, and toilet paper holders are provided as per plan.
Check pipes for any leakages.
Ensure there is no blockage in any of the drains – I have personally struggled with flooding
the apartment due to this.
Ensure that the flush works properly.