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Second-hand home inspection

Second-hand home inspection in Southern District

Plan a second-hand home inspection in Southern District: timing, preparation, accessible scope and limitations, with 83 residential and commercial directory entries in Southern.

Second-hand home inspection

Second-hand home inspection in Southern: 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 Southern

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 Southern

Aberdeen

For Aberdeen, identify the estate, building and entrance and explain occupancy. For renovation checks, bring the quotation and changes so unfinished work can be distinguished from rectification items.

Ap Lei Chau

For Ap Lei Chau homes or commercial units, give block, floor and use. Confirm any goods lift or designated entrance with management rather than assuming another block has identical access.

Pok Fu Lam

For Pok Fu Lam homes, explain the estate entrance and internal storeys. For duplexes or balconies, list requested areas in advance; external or unsafe-to-reach areas are recorded as limitations.

Repulse Bay

For Repulse Bay, use the formal estate name or street number and give usable area and accessible storeys. A view from windows or a balcony does not mean the whole external wall can be inspected.

Stanley

For Stanley village houses, houses or apartments, explain access, stairs and the storeys to inspect. Confirm roof, garden and ancillary-area permissions and scope before arranging the visit.

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 Southern

Many Hong Kong Island units sit on slopes or are stair-access only. Tell us about lifts and walk-up floors when booking so any stair fee can be confirmed.

District directory

Property and address directory for Southern

83 directory entries: 82 residential, 1 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 second-hand home inspection at Southern?

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 Southern?

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.