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New-home inspection in Kowloon City District

Plan a new-home inspection in Kowloon City District: timing, preparation, accessible scope and limitations, with 178 residential and commercial directory entries in Kowloon City.

New-home inspection

New-home inspection in Kowloon City: focus

Before handover, compare the agreed finishes and included appliances with the unit. Inspect accessible doors, windows, floors, walls, plumbing and operable fittings, then use the location-based report to follow up within the developer’s defect-reporting period.

Before booking

  • Bring the agreed handover specifications and appliance list
  • Confirm keys, water, electricity and access times with management
  • Check the developer’s defect submission method and deadline

Inspection types

Four inspection types in Kowloon City

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 Kowloon City

Kowloon City

For Kowloon City, distinguish street-numbered buildings from estate blocks and state the handover or renovation stage. Share available alteration records; visible checks do not establish statutory compliance.

Kowloon Tong

For Kowloon Tong apartments, duplexes or houses, list internal storeys and ancillary areas. Explain fixed-furniture obstructions and permissions for private roofs or gardens before booking.

Kai Tak

For Kai Tak handovers, use the formal development name, phase and block and bring handover specifications. Verify the relevant developer’s defect-submission procedure rather than assuming neighbouring developments use the same one.

To Kwa Wan

For To Kwa Wan, explain lifts, stairs and the street number and select the inspection for the actual unit situation. Fixed cabinets, ceilings and protection can limit inspection and should be identified in advance.

Hung Hom

For Hung Hom estates or commercial buildings, give block, entrance and unit use. If moving-in follows renovation closely, confirm completion and utilities first so workmanship and operable fittings can be checked.

Inspection and follow-up

What to do after inspection

Organise delivery and work records

Bring handover specifications, equipment lists and agreed changes.

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 Kowloon City

Kowloon includes many walk-ups and commercial buildings. Confirm access hours, goods-lift use and visitor registration with management or the owner in advance.

District directory

Property and address directory for Kowloon City

178 directory entries: 175 residential, 3 commercial. Search by Chinese or English name, address or district. For an unlisted unit, send the address directly.

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FAQ

Booking questions

What should I provide for new-home inspection at Kowloon City?

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.

When should I arrange a handover inspection?

First confirm keys, access, utilities and whether included equipment can be operated, then enquire about availability. Bring handover specifications and the equipment list and verify the delivery party’s defect-submission method and deadline.

What if included equipment is not connected?

Record the equipment, location and connection status and ask the delivery party about connection. Inoperable items are documented as such, not treated as having passed a functional test; confirm scope and fees before any separate recheck.

How is the inspection fee calculated for Kowloon City?

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.