Pre purchase Inspection Checklist Sample

1. Access to Water, Electricity & Gas

  • Working conditions of appliances, heater, cooler and light bulbs
  • Water Pressure
  • Windows (incl. Framing, Gap, Serviceability)
  • Doors (incl. Framing, Gap, Serviceability)
  • Serviceability of all fixtures
  • Exterior Walls
  • Interior Walls
  • Smoke Alarm
  • Sewage System
  • Security System
  • Stairs (incl Balustrade, handrail, condition etc)
  • Garage
  • Automatic Door System

2. Garden, Landscaping and Garage/ Car Port

  • Fencing Serviceability (incl. Sleeper, Post, Wood Decay, Termites Damage, Borer etc)
  • Settlement Movement
  • Garage Serviceability (incl. Lintel, Framing, Structure, Post etc)
  • Drainage Serviceability
  • Decking, Pergola & Veranda Serviceability (incl. Lintel, Framing, Structure, Post etc)
  • Piping Condition

3. Roof

  • Check for Dislodged Tiles
  • Check for Broken Tiles
  • Check for Corrugated Iron Roof Condition
  • Check for Roof Valley and Gutter ( Serviceability & Condition)
  • Check for Flashing Condition

4. External Wall

  • Check for Cracking & its Condition
  • Determine the Cause of Cracking (Due to Aging, Settlement, Impact etc)
  • Measuring the Levelness of the Walls
  • Check for Mortar Deterioration
  • Check for Rising Damp (Damp Proof Course)
  • Check for Asbestos Materials
  • Check for Construction Joint（Albeflex, caulking etc）

5. Foundation

  • Check for Footing Serviceability (incl. Brick Piles, Bearer, Joist)
  • Check for Ant Cap and DPC
  • Check for Wood Decay and Water Damage
  • Check for Termites and Borer Invasion
  • Check for Ventilation and Moisture Content
  • Check for the Presence of Other Living Things

6. Roof Space

  • Check for Framing Serviceability (incl. Rafter, Purlin, Strut, Hanger,Beam etc）
  • Check for Asbestos Materials
  • Check for Termites and Borer Invasion
  • Check for Piping Connection and Installation
  • Check for Roof Tiles Serviceability
  • Check for Wiring Serviceability

7. Interior Wall

  • Check for Moisture Content
  • Check for Evenness
  • Check for Cracking
  • Determination of Cracking Condition & its Cause
  • Check for Load-Bearing Wall Serviceability

8. Ceiling & Flooring

  • Check for Flooring Serviceability
  • Check for Ceiling Serviceability
  • Check for Eaves Serviceability
  • Check for Termites and Borer Invasion
  • Check for Flooring Levelness
  • Check for Leakage Issues

9. Electrical Appliances and Air Conditioner

  • Check for Exposed Wiring Connection and Installation
  • Check for Wiring Serviceability
  • Check for Access to Electricity
  • Check for Wiring Serviceability in Sub-Floor and Roof Void Area

10. Window

  • Check for Serviceability
  • Check for Condition
  • Check for Termites and Borer Damage
  • Check for Framing Serviceability

11. Wet Areas

  • Check for Moisture Content
  • Check for Waterproof System
  • Check for Hidden Defects w/ Thermal Scanner
  • Check for all Bathrooms
  • Check for Kitchen Area
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