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Post-renovation inspection

Post-renovation inspection in North District

Plan a post-renovation inspection in North District: timing, preparation, accessible scope and limitations, with 47 residential and commercial directory entries in North.

Post-renovation inspection

Post-renovation inspection in North: focus

After works are complete, compare paint, tiling, joinery, doors, windows and fittings with the agreed quotation and scope. Record unfinished, disconnected or covered areas separately and recheck the same locations after rectification.

Before booking

  • Bring the renovation quotation, drawings and agreed changes
  • Arrange access after completion, basic cleaning and utility connection
  • List workmanship and equipment questions for the contractor

Inspection types

Four inspection types in North

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 North

Fanling

For Fanling homes, give estate and block or village and street number. Share available window, pipe or finish repair records; nearby properties do not establish defects in this unit.

Sheung Shui

For Sheung Shui handovers, confirm building and phase and ensure utilities are available. For pre-completion inspection, obtain owner or agent permission and adequate access time.

Kwu Tung

For Kwu Tung developments, estates or village houses, give formal name, phase and street number. Access and equipment vary by handover stage; bring actual handover documents rather than only promotional material.

Sha Tau Kok

For Sha Tau Kok, first confirm whether the address involves travel or access restrictions and who can authorise entry. Check unit scope, requested date and the accessible route before scheduling.

Luen Wo Hui

For Luen Wo Hui buildings or estates, identify street number, building and unit and explain lifts and stairs. At second-hand handover, identify retained fittings and obstructions; unchecked areas are not a clean bill of health.

Shek Wu Hui

For Shek Wu Hui homes or shops, give the full street number and actual use. Shop handovers benefit from fitout and equipment lists; homes should use the inspection matching their handover or renovation stage.

Inspection and follow-up

What to do after inspection

Organise delivery and work records

Prepare the quotation, drawings, equipment models 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 North

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 North

47 directory entries: 47 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 post-renovation inspection at North?

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 inspection take place before the works are complete?

Explain completed and ongoing work first so timing and scope can be agreed. Disconnected equipment, uncured work and covered finishes may not be testable. Arrange basic cleaning and utilities and distinguish unfinished work from workmanship issues.

How should I use the report to request rectification?

Use report locations and item numbers to prepare a follow-up list and request an itemised response and repair schedule. Keep agreed scope changes and responses, then recheck the same locations after repair. A separately booked reinspection is chargeable.

How is the inspection fee calculated for North?

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.