Inspection Services
Post-Renovation Inspection
After renovations are complete, owners may not know where to start inspecting. As a neutral third party, we record craftsmanship issues, providing you with a basis for communication with your renovation company.
Key Inspection Areas
Tiling craftsmanship
Hollow tiles, unevenness, grouting, chipped corners and edge trimming.
Paintwork
Paint drips, runs, colour inconsistency and stains.
Carpentry/Cabinets
Cabinet door alignment, hinges, drawers, edge finishing.
Electrical and water
Newly installed sockets, light point connection tests, new plumbing drainage and leakage tests.
Suitable for
- After renovation completion, before paying the final balance.
- Want to follow up with the contractor using a neutral report.
- Want to check paint and tile quality after refurbishment.
Important Information
- · It is recommended to arrange this before paying the final balance, making defect rectification easier to follow up.
- · The report is a neutral record and does not act as a judgment on behalf of any party.
Property inspection items and limitations.Service Process
When to schedule
After receiving the completion notice, first check with the contractor which processes have been completed, whether the site has been cleaned, and if equipment is operable before arranging a post-renovation inspection. If you intend to understand the current situation before project handover or payment, you should reserve time for organising issues and following up with the contractor; payment obligations must still be handled according to the construction contract.
Preparation before booking
- Scope of work and completed items; provide relevant project lists, plans, or material information for verification.
- Handover date confirmed by the contractor, as well as any incomplete items, pending accessories, or equipment yet to be connected.
- Arrange for cleaning of inspectable areas, water and electricity supply, and on-site contact person.
- Issues already raised with the contractor and their replies, to avoid mixing unfinished work with items awaiting reinspection after repair.
How to handle common situations
Project not finished, but received handover notice.
List the incomplete items and verify with the contractor; let us know which locations can be inspected. Areas under construction, covered, or disconnected cannot be considered complete for handover.
Mixing appearance flaws with operational issues.
Record colour inconsistency, finishing, scratches separately from operational phenomena like switches and drainage, clearly writing the location for each, then request a point-by-point reply from the contractor.
New problems appearing after repair.
Retain the original issue numbers and prior records; open a new item for additional damage. If you need us to reinspect, provide the list of items awaiting re-verification first and confirm the scope and fees separately.
Common questions before booking
Does post-renovation inspection include verifying all concealed works?
No. Concealed waterproofing layers, pipes, wires, and the internal parts of fixed installations cannot be completely verified through non-destructive inspection after completion; relevant construction records should be requested from the contractor.
Can the report directly decide whether to pay the final balance?
The report is an inspection record, not a judgment on payment or liability. It can be used to discuss outstanding items with the contractor; payment arrangements are still handled according to the contract and mutual agreement.
How to distinguish between unfinished work and construction flaws?
Compare against the agreed scope of work and the contractor's handover status first; record items not yet installed, awaiting connection, appearance flaws, and operational issues separately, then confirm individual handling and re-verification arrangements.
Post-Renovation Inspection
Renovation complete, one last look before handover.
Explain the completed work and handover date; enquire about inspection arrangements for the renovated unit.