Property Inspection

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  Hollow floor tiles

  Improperly bedded tiles sound hollow when tapped and crack within a year or two. Found in a majority of new units and invisible to an untrained walkthrough.

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  Concealed plumbing leaks

  Usually surface in the first monsoon, by which time the possession letter is long signed and the flat below has a claim against you.

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  Electrical faults

  Reversed socket polarity, missing earth continuity and non-functioning RCCB are common and are genuine safety issues rather than finish defects.

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  Door and window misalignment

  Gaps at frames that let in dust, noise and rain, and doors that will not close cleanly once the building settles.

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  Specification shortfalls

  Sanitary ware, fittings and finishes that do not match the brands named in the builder-buyer agreement. Worth checking item by item against the schedule.

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  Dampness on shared walls

  Moisture readings on walls adjoining bathrooms and external faces reveal problems that look like nothing on a dry day.

The right moment is after the builder declares the unit ready and before you sign the possession letter. That is the only window in which you hold real leverage: the builder wants the handover completed, and you have not yet accepted the condition.

If you have already taken possession, an inspection is still worthwhile — most builders provide a defect liability period of twelve months under RERA, during which structural and workmanship defects remain their responsibility. Documenting defects within that window preserves your claim.

For a resale purchase, inspect before the agreement to sell rather than after. Findings become a negotiating point on price rather than a problem you have already bought.