Condo defect inspection
in Penang.

A high-rise unit is compact, so the inspection goes deep rather than wide. In a typical Penang condo we check:

• Floor and wall tiles — tapped for hollowness, checked for cracks, chips, lippage (uneven edges), gaps and stained or missing grout.
• Plaster, paint and ceilings — cracks, uneven patches, drips, peeling, stains and signs of past water marks, including skim-coat ceilings and plaster cornices.
• Doors and locks — main door, bedroom and bathroom doors checked for alignment, closing, latching, gaps, scratches and loose hardware.
• Windows and sliding doors — operation, locks, rubber seals, glass scratches, water staining on sills and whether the balcony sliding door runs and closes properly.
• Bathrooms and kitchen wet areas — floor slopes towards the drain, slow or blocked drains, grouting and sealant, shower screens, WC flushing, basin and tap operation, visible leaks under sinks.
• Plumbing fixtures — water pressure at each outlet, drips, loose fittings and visible pipe staining.
• Electrical — the distribution board (DB) and labelling, plus accessible sockets, switches, light points and fan points checked for operation and looseness.
• Balcony, yard and aircon ledge — floor drainage, railings, parapet finishes and any accessible aircon trunking or pipe sleeves.
• Built-in fittings — kitchen cabinets, wardrobes and vanity units where the developer supplied them, checked for alignment, hinges and finish.

Every defect is photographed, numbered and tied to a location, so you or the developer can find it again. Common-area items affecting your unit, such as a stained corridor ceiling outside your door, are noted for your management office.

Read about the common defects in new Malaysian homes

• Keys and access card for the unit, lift and car park.
• Water and electricity connected, so taps, drains, sockets and lights can be tested. New units sometimes have the supply off until the owner registers; check before the visit.
• Ponding tests on bathroom and balcony floors hold water for a period and may need management permission and the cooperation of the unit below. They are quoted separately. See the ponding test guide.
• An empty unit gives the most complete inspection; furniture and boxes hide floors and walls.

If you cannot attend, the photographic report records each finding with its location so you can review everything afterwards.

High-rise developments where we have inspected units include Goodwood Residence, ForestVille, Lucerne Residences and Havana Beach Residences in Bayan Lepas; Sunway Dora in Bayan Baru; Mezzo @ The Light City and Middleton in Gelugor; Ideal Venice Residency in Bukit Gelugor; City of Dreams in Tanjung Tokong; Granito @ Permai in Tanjung Bungah; Codrington Residence in Pulau Tikus; Alton Skyvillas and Central Residence in Jelutong; Iconic Skies in Relau; TreeO in Sungai Ara; The Zen and Zen6 at Bayan Mutiara; Terraces Condominium in Bukit Jambul; Triuni Residences in Batu Uban; and, on the mainland, Vivo Executive Apartment, Savana and Sinaran Residences @ Utropolis in Batu Kawan, Rubica @ Harbour Place in Butterworth and The Sky Urban Condominium @ Tripark in Bukit Mertajam.

A project on our list means we have inspected one or more individual units there. If your development is not listed, send its name; the list reflects past appointments, not a service limit.

See all 58 inspected projects on the map