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Second-hand home inspection

Second-hand home inspection in Islands District

Plan a second-hand home inspection in Islands District: timing, preparation, accessible scope and limitations, with 30 residential and commercial directory entries in Islands.

Second-hand home inspection

Second-hand home inspection in Islands: focus

An inspection may be arranged during viewing, before completion or at vacant possession, subject to access. Review existing finishes, plumbing, windows and included equipment; occupied or furniture-covered areas must be recorded as limitations.

Before booking

  • Obtain access permission from the owner or agent
  • Bring the agreed list of fixtures and appliances to remain
  • Explain occupancy, known water issues and previous repairs

Inspection types

Four inspection types in Islands

Scope

What we check and where the limits are

Interior inspection focus

  • Doors, windows, glass, seals, locks and hardware
  • Walls, ceilings, plaster, paint and flooring
  • Tiles, marble, cabinetry and false ceilings
  • Operable plumbing, electrical and communication fittings and included appliances
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Access and operating conditions

Inspection covers visible, accessible areas inside the unit. Concealed finishes and disconnected or unauthorised equipment are noted as limitations; general unit inspection does not replace structural assessments or statutory certification.

The water-jet test requires permission and costs an additional HK$200. Confirm arrangements when booking.

Arrangements

Pricing, booking and report

Stairs cost an additional HK$80 per floor. Confirm any remote-area fee for the actual address when booking.

  • Pricing

    Residential and commercial units use HK$4.5 per sq ft of usable area, subject to area-tier minimum charges; stair and remote-area fees apply separately.

    Pricing
  • Booking

    Inspections run daily 09:00–18:00. Same-day slots may be possible depending on availability; the date is fixed only once the booking is confirmed.

    Process
  • Report

    An electronic report without photos is normally issued on the next business day.

    Report content and use

Local preparation

Before booking in Islands

Tung Chung

For Tung Chung estates, give development, phase and block and confirm any applicable address-based surcharge rather than inferring it from the administrative district. Check handover and access with the relevant management.

Discovery Bay

Discovery Bay has a confirmed HK$800 location surcharge. Provide estate, block, entrance and access times and verify other applicable arrangements; do not automatically add a second islands surcharge.

Mui Wo

For Mui Wo homes or village houses, give the street number, entrance, walking route, stairs and utilities. Confirm the islands surcharge and available visit times before booking; not every requested date is guaranteed.

Cheung Chau

For Cheung Chau units, give street number, floor, accessible entrance, stairs and utilities. Confirm islands-service timing in advance and permissions for any roof or ancillary areas.

Lamma Island

For Lamma Island, give village, street number and access route rather than only the pier. Explain on-island access, stairs, usable area and requested date so service and surcharges can be confirmed.

Inspection and follow-up

What to do after inspection

Organise delivery and work records

Agree access dates, accessible rooms and vacant-possession status with the owner or agent.

Follow up by issue location

After receiving the electronic report without photos, organise findings by location and item number and request an itemised response from the developer, owner or contractor. Your own photos can support your follow-up records.

Recheck the repaired locations

Confirm repair progress and site conditions before checking the same locations. For a separately booked reinspection, send the recheck list and agree scope, availability and the separate fee first.

Report and rectification guide →Reinspection preparation →

Neighbourhoods

Neighbourhoods in Islands

Some New Territories locations, such as Ma Wan, carry a remote-area fee. Give the full address when booking so the fee can be confirmed.

District directory

Property and address directory for Islands

30 directory entries: 30 residential, 0 commercial. Search by Chinese or English name, address or district. For an unlisted unit, send the address directly.

FAQ

Booking questions

What should I provide for second-hand home inspection at Islands?

Provide the complete building, phase/block, floor and unit, usable floor area and preferred date. Explain the handover or renovation stage, utilities and access permission.

Can an occupied unit be inspected?

Discuss the available access and inspection scope first. Obtain owner or tenant permission and identify accessible rooms and equipment. Safely clear movable obstructions; fixed furniture, stock and inaccessible areas are recorded as limitations.

What equipment records should I bring to handover?

Bring the agreed list of appliances, cabinets, sanitary fittings and other retained installations, plus available repair or disconnection records. Compare delivery and operability with the list; seek appropriate advice separately on contractual liability or compensation.

How is the inspection fee calculated for Islands?

The fee uses HK$4.5 per sq ft of usable floor area with area-tier minimum charges. Stairs cost HK$80 per floor; applicable location and optional water-jet test fees are separate. Send the full address to confirm the total quote.

When will I receive the report, and does it include photos?

The electronic report is normally issued on the next business day. It records issue locations and inspection results without photos. Owners follow up rectification with the developer or contractor; a separately booked reinspection is chargeable.