Pre-purchase inspection
Document the visible condition of a new or subsale property so you can ask informed questions before making a purchase decision.
PENANG ISLAND & SEBERANG PERAI
House defect inspection.
A clearer view of your property.
An inspection records visible defects in accessible areas. Whether you are collecting keys, buying a home or reviewing completed work, start by agreeing what will be checked.
Plan your scope & quotation01 / THE SCOPE
What we look at.
The final checklist depends on your property, safe access and the agreed quotation.
Finishes & building fabric
Visible walls, plaster, paint, ceilings and floor finishes; windows, doors and accessible hardware; balconies, stairs and accessible roof areas where included in the scope.
Wet areas & visible moisture
Visible bathroom and kitchen conditions, plumbing and sanitary fixtures, and signs of moisture or water ingress. A visible stain is an observation; its cause may need a separate investigation.
Accessible electrical items
Accessible distribution boards, visible wiring and fixtures within the agreed scope. Confirm any requested testing before booking. A visual inspection does not certify the whole installation.
Understand the limits
Concealed or inaccessible areas cannot be fully assessed visually. This inspection does not include engineering load calculations or invasive structural testing. Concerns needing an engineer or specialist are flagged for further assessment.
Ponding tests, reinspection and developer submission are items to discuss explicitly. See the quotation checklist.
02 / YOUR REASON FOR INSPECTING
Match the visit
to your next step.
Share whether the property is new, subsale, renovated or rented, and whether it is a condominium, apartment or landed home.
Defect liability inspection
Record visible defects for discussion with your developer. Check your own agreement for applicable deadlines and submission requirements; the inspection does not decide the developer's obligations.
Renovation handover
Review accessible workmanship, finishes and visible issues against the agreed inspection scope before discussing the completed work with your contractor.
Landlord & tenant condition report
A photographic record at check-in or check-out helps both parties discuss the property's visible condition. Agree the areas and items to be recorded before the visit.
03 / BEFORE THE VISIT
Make the property
ready to inspect.
- Share the basics. Send the development or general area, property type, approximate floor area and reason for the inspection.
- Agree access. Arrange keys and any building-management permission. Tell us about locked rooms, occupied areas or other access limits.
- Check utilities. Ask whether water and electricity need to be available for your agreed checks.
- Bring your concerns. Share a floor plan if available and note visible issues you want discussed.
- Confirm the deliverables. Agree the visit date, report format, delivery timeframe and follow-up arrangements.
Coverage includes George Town, Bayan Lepas, Tanjung Tokong, Sungai Ara, Butterworth, Seberang Jaya, Bukit Mertajam and Nibong Tebal. Other states are by arrangement.
Understand the photographic reportStart with your property.
Send the location, size and preferred date. We will discuss the scope and quotation with you.
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