Comprehensive Home Inspection Checklist

Complete Guide for Homebuyers – Room-by-Room Professional Standards

A home is one of the biggest investments of your life. Ensuring its quality before possession is essential. Our 200+ checkpoint inspection checklist covers structural, finishing, electrical, plumbing, dampness, safety and RERA carpet area verification.

Why Use a Professional Inspection Checklist?

A professional home inspection helps detect hidden issues that buyers cannot identify during regular site visits. Our systematic checklist ensures nothing is missed and provides developer-friendly documentation for rectification.

Complete Home Inspection Checklist

Our room-by-room checklist covers every aspect of your property. Use this as a reference guide for what professional inspectors check.

Door Inspection Checklist

  • Cracks in door sill, improper white cement filling
  • Door frame alignment and stability
  • Sunmica quality and edge finishing
  • Wobbling, improper plumb or bending of shutter
  • Locks, handles, stoppers and magnets functioning correctly
  • No gaps between door and frame
  • Hinges aligned and fully screwed

Window Inspection Checklist

  • Window marble base cracks or loose fitting
  • Scratches or cracks on glass
  • Smooth sliding without screeching
  • Window locks functioning properly
  • Drain holes open for water flow
  • Proper silicone filling around the frame
  • Rubber beading correctly installed to prevent dust/sound leakage

Floor & Wall Tile Inspection

  • Tile joint grouting quality
  • No cracks, scratches or shade variation
  • Tile alignment and uniform spacing
  • Hollowness test using a rubber mallet
  • Correct tile slope in bathrooms/balconies
  • Level accuracy across the entire unit

Wall & Ceiling Inspection

  • Cracks, dents, paint marks or peeling
  • Uniform paint quality without roller marks
  • Wall straightness using spirit level
  • Finishing around doors, windows and beams
  • Hollowness in plaster
  • No dampness on wall or ceiling surface

Kitchen Inspection Checklist

  • Platform cracks, scratches, watermarks
  • Proper silicone filling around platform edges
  • Sink alignment, drain connection, white cement sealing
  • Vertical supports of service platform
  • Sink slope to avoid water stagnation
  • Gas pipeline finishing and sleeve safety

Plumbing Inspection Checklist

  • Washbasin/WC cracks, stains or loose installation
  • Flush tank operation and leakage test
  • Shower, diverter, jet spray and sink cock leakage test
  • Optimal water pressure at each outlet
  • Drain caps installation and rust-free condition
  • Nahani trap water seal presence
  • Service duct leakage from inlet/outlet pipes

Electrical Inspection Checklist

  • Switchboard fitting and alignment
  • Wire thickness and brand compliance
  • Socket polarity, circuit load and electricity presence
  • MCB and RCCB tripping and safety check
  • Correct connection inside DB panel
  • AC, geyser, exhaust and appliance points functioning
  • TV/telephone/data point connectivity

Dampness & Leakage Inspection

  • Moisture levels on walls using moisture meters
  • Damp spots near skirting, bathrooms and kitchen
  • External wall cracks
  • Leakage around service ducts
  • Thermal scanning for hidden seepage

RERA Carpet Area Verification

  • Room-by-room digital measurement
  • Comparison with promised RERA carpet area
  • Deviation reporting for buyer claims

Safety Components – Fire & Balcony Inspection

  • Fire sprinkler pipe alignment and leakage check
  • Rust-free caps and brackets
  • Strong balcony railing installation
  • Railing height and gap safety check

How Our Inspection Process Works

1

Schedule Inspection

Book your inspection at a convenient time

2

On-Site Assessment

Our engineers conduct 200+ checkpoint inspection using calibrated tools

3

Detailed Report

Receive a developer-friendly, photo-marked PDF report within 24 hours

4

Rectification Support

We assist in getting defects fixed by the builder and provide a complimentary re-inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in a comprehensive home inspection checklist?

A comprehensive home inspection checklist covers 200+ checkpoints including doors, windows, tiles, plumbing, electrical systems, dampness detection, RERA carpet area verification, and safety components like fire systems and balcony railings.

How many checkpoints are in SnagEasy's home inspection checklist?

SnagEasy's professional home inspection includes 200+ checkpoints covering structural elements, finishing quality, electrical systems, plumbing, dampness detection, thermal imaging, and RERA carpet area verification.

What tools are used in home inspection checklist?

Professional home inspection uses advanced tools including thermal imaging cameras, digital moisture meters, multimeters, laser distance measurers, rubber mallets for tile testing, spirit levels, and water pressure gauges to detect hidden defects.

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