Who this is for
- Flat buyers approaching a builder handover or possession appointment
- Owners who want an independent room-by-room record before accepting visible finishes
- Buyers preparing a clear rectification list and a later reinspection
For new flats before handover
Pre-possession flat inspection
A systematic inspection of accessible rooms, finishes, fixtures and agreed functional checks before you accept possession of a new flat, with room-by-room thermal imaging included in the base scope and base quote.
Common reasons to enquire
- The builder has invited you for a pre-handover or possession inspection
- You want observations recorded before furniture and fit-outs obscure surfaces
- An informal walkthrough list needs clearer locations and evidence
Defined scope
What the inspection can cover
Before booking, we confirm the inspection areas, method and visit preparation.
Rooms and finishes
- Room-by-room inspection of finished areas, including the kitchen, toilets or bathrooms, balconies and utility areas
- Accessible walls, ceilings, paint and visible workmanship for finish, alignment, damage and signs of moisture
- Floors, tiles, skirting, grout and wet-area slope within the agreed accessible areas
- Doors, windows, frames, glazing and installed hardware for visible condition and basic operation
- Counters, sinks, fixed cabinetry, sanitary fixtures and other builder-provided elements included in the agreed scope
- Railings and visible safety items within the unit, without implying fire-system or statutory certification
Agreed functional checks
- Taps, flushes, drains and visible plumbing connections
- Switches, sockets and installed electrical points through non-invasive checks
- Basic operation of included doors, windows, locks and fixed fittings without dismantling
- Selected dimensions and alignment checks, excluding formal RERA carpet-area reconciliation
Evidence and coverage
- Location-linked observations with paired thermal and visible evidence for moisture-related temperature patterns and possible water pathways
- Measured temperature ranges for reported thermal patterns and representative image pairs when no thermal finding is recorded
- A clear status for completed checks and any items needing later access or testing
- Every original thermal capture retained with the inspection evidence
Method and evidence
Tools connect each observation to clear, location-linked evidence
Core method
- A planned visual walkthrough using a service-specific checklist rather than a generic pass/fail sweep
- Non-destructive functional checks and simple measurements where included
- Included room-by-room thermal imaging across accessible moisture-relevant walls, ceilings, floors, wet-area interfaces and openings
- Paired thermal and visible capture with measured temperature ranges for repeatable patterns, including patterns without visible dampness
Field evidence
Evidence you can return to room by room
These anonymised examples show how a location, check and supporting evidence can be documented clearly for rectification and follow-up.
Technical review lead
Mahimna TrivediB.E. Civil · 14 years of construction experience
One-page scope overview
Keep the flat-inspection brochure for your handover discussion
How the scope moves
From a clear brief to usable next action
- 01
Define the property, possession stage, access, utilities and requested checks.
- 02
Inspect the flat room by room, complete the included thermal route, record evidence and mark every open item.
- 03
Review observations, coverage and practical next actions.
- 04
Raise the list with the responsible party and separately reinspect selected rectification work if useful.
Access and preparation
Help the visit answer the real question
- Confirm that the builder permits the visit, photography and any instrument use
- Arrange safe access to every area you want included
- Ask for water and power if functional checks are required
- Share the unit configuration, approximate area, possession stage and known concerns
- Keep relevant builder specifications or an agreed finish schedule available if observations should reference them
After the report
Keep closure evidence separate from promises
- Confirm access and utilities with the builder
- Share the report with the party responsible for rectification
- Record responses and completion evidence against each item
- Arrange a separate reinspection if independent closure evidence is useful
Quote factors
Pricing follows the property and the agreed work
Homepage package prices are starting totals. The written quote confirms the property, coverage, travel, taxes and reporting depth.
Flat configuration and approximate carpet or built-up areaLevels, balconies, terraces and separately accessed areasPossession stage, furnishing and visibility of finished surfacesFunctional checks, accessible thermal coverage and any additional instruments requestedAccess window, site rules and utility availabilityLocation, travel and any separate reinspection
Questions before booking
Practical answers before you book
When should I book a pre-possession inspection?
Usually after the builder says the unit is ready to inspect and before you accept its finished condition. Confirm the builder's access process, utilities and any deadline that applies to your handover; BuildInspect does not set or interpret contractual deadlines.
Does an inspection guarantee that there are no hidden defects?
No. A non-destructive visit records accessible conditions at a point in time. Concealed work and intermittent faults remain open questions, and unsafe areas are recorded as not inspected.
Is the report a pass or fail certificate?
No. It records observations, evidence, coverage and next actions. Contractual or statutory conclusions may require the relevant documents, authority or specialist.
Is thermal imaging included in a flat inspection?
Yes. Moisture-focused thermal imaging is included in the base pre-possession flat-inspection scope and base quote. Coverage runs room by room across accessible moisture-relevant surfaces and interfaces. The report pairs thermal and visible images for findings and includes representative pairs when no thermal finding is recorded.
Can BuildInspect arrange repairs?
BuildInspect can provide an optional referral after the inspection. The disclosed third party scopes, quotes and delivers the repair separately; you may use any contractor. The inspection and report remain independent of that choice.
Discuss this service
Share the property, locality and timing
We will confirm the right service, visit preparation and practical next steps before you decide.