After 36 months of waiting for - the day you get the keys for your new home! As much as you are eager and excited to start renovation and move in immediately, you should check for the defects in your new home first before DLP (Defect Liability Period) expired!
New Home Defects Checklist: Prepare The Essential Tools
Usually developers will provide you with a standard Defect Rectification Form, which may look like a table for you to list down the defects and which area that defect is found. From there, you should prepare and equipped yourself with certain tools to assist you to execute on the defects check.
- Paper / Checklist / Floor Plan
- Marker pen / Pen
- Masking tape / Post-It-Note
- Measuring Tape + Spirit Level
- Tapping rod (or just simply use any coin)
- Socket Tester
- AC Voltage Detector
- Torchlight
- Stool
- Ladder
- Camera / Smartphone
Check List (Example)
Floor Plan (Example)
Marker Pen
Masking Tape / Post-It-Note
Torch Light
Stool
Smartphone
With the above tools, it is recommended that you mark the spots of the specific defect and label the defect with the masking tape / Post-It-Note, identifying its location based on the floorplan in order to make the contractor’s job easier. Yes, it does appear quite like treasure-hunting – ‘X marks the spot’!
New Home Defects: All The Areas To Inspect
- Roofing (not an easy job though, execute based on your ability)
- Loose and cracked roof tiles
- Check the flashing (metal strip along the wall edge)
- Unblocking gutters (either sand or other debris)
- Water mark or evidence of moisture intrusion
- Walls and Ceilings
- Wavy and uneven surface
- Paint stains or cement residue
- Cracks, holes or chips in the wall or ceiling
- Missing plaster or paint jobs
- Any fungus or water marks on wall or ceiling
- Lumps, bubbles or flaky paint
- Any protruding objects (eg. nails, stray pipes, loose wiring, etc.)
- Tiles and Floor
- Any missing, cracked, chipped and slanting tiles
- Gaps in the wall skirting
- Hollow tiles. You can lightly tap the tiles and observe if there is a hollow sound
- Paint stains or cement residue
- Doors and Windows
- Poor workmanship, such as missing screws, damage, rust or dirt
- Any gaps between doors / windows and their frame
- Any dents, cracks or scratches on doors or window glass surface
- Improper installation
- Malfunctioning locks
- Fittings and Fixtures
- Electrical points
- Taps
- Sinks
- Bathroom accessories
- Toilet accessories
- Security or alarm system
- Water pipes & Drainage
- Abnormal water pressure
- Exposed pipes
- Incorrect pipe fixtures
- Bathroom waterproof (water ponding test)
- Drain water stagnant
Remember to thoroughly inspect your new home for any possible defects, as any defects reported after the DLP (Defect Liability Period) or once you have started renovation, may be beyond the responsibility of the developer.
Good luck and wishing you have a wonderful home sweet home.
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