What we check. Every system, every checkpoint.

The complete checklist

Every system, every surface, every checkpoint. This is what a PropDefect inspection covers across BTO, condo, EC, and landed properties. Items vary slightly by property type: landed adds roof, perimeter drainage, and pool systems; condos add smart home commissioning and curtain wall glazing.

Architectural & Finishing

• Paintwork: runs, missed areas, surface defects, coverage consistency
• Plaster & skim coat: cracks, surface uniformity, edge finishing
• Tile work: every tile tap-tested for hollow bonding, alignment, edge condition, grouting
• Cabinetry: door alignment, soft-close function, drawer slides, edge banding, hardware
• Countertops: surface defects, alignment, sealing, edge finishing
• Built-in fittings: wardrobes, vanities, kitchen islands, shelving
• Doors & windows: alignment, sealing, lock function, weather-stripping, glazing

Plumbing

• Water pressure: every tap tested cold and hot
• Drainage rates: sink, shower, floor traps, drainage gradient verification
• Leak detection: visible pipework under sinks, behind vanities, ceiling stains
• Hot water supply: heater commissioning, time-to-hot verification, mixing valve function
• Sanitary fittings: toilet flush mechanism, cistern leak, bidet/shower function
• Floor trap function: drainage rate, anti-siphon, odour

Electrical

• Every socket: polarity test (live, neutral, earth)
• RCD trip test: verifies residual current device responds to leakage
• Distribution board: labelling, accessibility, capacity adequacy
• Lighting: every fixture, every switch tested
• Ceiling fans: operation, balance, speed control
• Air-conditioning: cold air output, condensate drainage, control unit function
• Network points: connectivity verification on requested points

Structural

• Wall cracks: measured, located, classified by severity (hairline / structural / settlement)
• Ceiling cracks: same classification
• Beam alignment: visible structural irregularities
• Settlement evidence: door alignment shifts, tile edge separation, gap openings
• Floor levelness: spot checks across rooms

Bomb Shelter (HDB & private)

• Door seal: continuous seal verification on all four sides
• Hinge alignment: smooth operation, no scraping
• SCDF certification: valid stickers, current dates
• Ventilation: air vents clear, fan operation if motorised
• Interior surfaces: paint, sockets, no water marks or efflorescence

Air-Conditioning

• Unit alignment: mounting, levelness, accessibility
• Drainage: condensate pipe slope, no leaks, no pooling
• Multi-zone systems (condo/landed): each zone tested independently
• Outdoor unit placement: clearance, accessibility, condensate management
• Control unit: remote function, scheduling, mode switching

Service Yard & Outdoor (where applicable)

• Floor drainage: gradient verification, drainage rate
• External taps: function, sealing, drainage
• Outdoor electrical: weatherproof rating, RCD protection where required
• Service door: alignment, sealing, weather resistance

Landed-Specific Additional Scope

• Roof & roof-deck: tile alignment, flashing, drainage, accessibility
• Perimeter drainage: site drainage, soakaways, storm drainage, scupper drains
• Boundary walls: finishing, settlement, drainage gradient
• Swimming pools: tile bonding underwater, balance tank, filtration, copings
• Garages: drainage, door function, ventilation
• Plumbing risers: vertical pipework, vent pipes, isolation valves
• External plant: water tank, pump room, main switchboard if applicable

Condo-Specific Additional Scope

• Smart home systems: door access, intercom, smart lighting commissioning
• Premium tile/stone: bonding of large-format and imported slabs, where lippage and hollow spots are common
• Balcony drainage: gradient, planter box waterproofing
• Curtain wall glazing: sealing, alignment, tinting consistency
• HVAC system: multi-zone commissioning, VRV systems where present

What's NOT in our scope

Some things sit outside a defect inspection. PropDefect does not assess:

• Land or boundary disputes: that's a licensed surveyor's role
• Building plan compliance: that's a registered architect or professional engineer's submission
• Major structural defects requiring intervention: we identify and refer to a structural engineer
• Asbestos or hazardous materials: referred to a licensed hazardous-materials specialist
• Pre-purchase property valuation: different scope, different profession

When something falls outside our scope, we tell you, note it in the report, and point you to the right specialist to follow up.