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Collecting House Key? 8 Tips on House Defect

After getting keys for your newly built property from developer, the first thing you need to do before starting renovation into dream house is defect checklist. It is a one time crucial work and also ensures your property value in the future.

Standard practice developer will include a defect checklist form for you to fill up all the findings. Be as detailed as you can in your findings in order to avoid second round of defect rectification works. Don’t rush! Take all the time you have to go through a thorough check. You can start from room to room.

Basic tools required for defects inspection:




-Marker pen
-Masking tape
-Bucket
-Spirit level
-Coin / key or anything you find hard and light
-Torch light
-Lighting with power plug


1) Wall

Identify any cracks or holes on walls. Used of masking tape and marker pen to mark area of concerns such as cracks, holes, uneven surfaces or sloppy skimming job.

Check surfaces level if desired with spirit level. Include running numbers on each masking tape and the same number and description noted down on the defect checklist form to be submitted to developer later stage.


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