New Home and Condo Inspection Checklist in Chiang Mai — What to Check Before Signing the Handover

New Home and Condo Inspection Checklist in Chiang Mai — What to Check Before Signing the Handover

Handover day for a new home or condo is critically important. Thorough inspection before signing prevents significant long-term problems.

Why Inspect Before Signing?

After signing the handover, getting the developer to repair issues becomes much harder. Before signing, you have maximum negotiating power to require repairs first.

Checklist A: Structure and Construction

Floors: Level and even, no hollow spots when pressed, tiles not cracked, loose, or wide-gapped, wood or vinyl floors with no scratches or bubbling

Walls and Ceilings: No cracks beyond normal (minor shrinkage vs structural), paint even with no drips or missed areas, ceiling flat with no water stains

Doors and Windows: Open and close smoothly without swelling, all locks function normally, frame seals intact and waterproof, glass with no cracks or bubbles

Checklist B: Electrical System

Test every light switch in every room, test every power outlet, inspect every breaker in the electrical panel, test emergency lighting and alarm systems, verify meter functions normally

Checklist C: Plumbing System

Open every tap — check water pressure, check under sinks for leaks, test all toilets (flush and observe drainage), test all showers and taps, verify hot water reaches all intended points, check all drain outlets

Checklist D: Air Conditioning

Test each unit in all modes (Cool, Fan), measure temperature output, verify drainage runs correctly, confirm all remote controls work

Checklist E: Finishes and Fittings

Kitchen: All specified furniture present per contract, cabinet doors open smoothly without scratches, countertop with no cracks or stains, sink and tap working

Bathrooms: All tiles intact, fixtures complete without cracks, mirror clean and undamaged

Checklist F: Condo-Specific

Verify room number matches title deed, register key card and parking allocation, inspect common areas on assigned floor, receive copy of juristic committee regulations

Your Rights Before Signing

You have the right to: refuse handover if significant unresolved issues are found, create a formal Defect List and have the developer's representative sign it, set a clear deadline for repairs before completing handover

If Problems Are Found

1. Photograph and video record every issue found
2. Prepare a written Defect List
3. Have the developer's representative sign the Defect List
4. Agree a clear repair timeline
5. Re-inspect after repairs before signing handover

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