GROWTH | Condo Turnover Punchlist

It's an exciting moment when you get a call from your Property Account Manager telling you that the condo you've just purchased is ready for turnover! After paying several 5 digit monthly payments over a course of several years, you  are about to see what you've bled and slaved for the past years - in the flesh. This an overwhelming event, more so if it would be your first time to accept a condo turnover.

Surrounded by newly painted walls, wrapped-in-plastic toilet and kitchen sinks and overly helpful turnover managers, final turnover inspection is a fairy tale affair, until the pixie dust fades and the minor but unpleasant "oversights" start showing their true colors.

Doorbells getting stuck, non-working mechanical vents and hollow-under-the-tile flooring are some of the "gremlins" we've avoided by following  this simple yet effective punch list we use before we accept a condo we've just recently purchased. It has done wonders and helped both buyer and seller meet mutual expectations.

Checklist for unit inspection

Project name                : _____________________________

Location                       : _____________________________

Address                       : _____________________________

Unit number                  : _____________________________

Date of inspection         : _____________________________

Things to bring:

o     Electrician | Carpenter | Home expert

o     leveling tool

o     camera

o     steel measuring tape

o     pencil

o     sample floor plan (if available)

o     gravity weight measure

o    

electric tester

1.      Exterior and Main Door:

a.       main water gate valve                         o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

b.      main circuit breaker                           o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

c.       main light switch and doorbell             o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

d.      knob, lock  and peephole                  o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

e.       alignment    (frame, fit)                       o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________    

f.        door finish (varnish, color)      o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________          

2.      toilet & bath:

a.       switch /outlets                                    o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

b.      lavatory and faucet                 o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

c.       toilet, tank fitting, seat cover               o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

d.      paper holder, soap holder                  o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

e.       shower and faucets                o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

f.        leaks                                                 o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

g.       mechanical vents                                o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

h.       Bathroom Mirror                               o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

3.      kitchen:

a.       switch / outlets                                   o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

b.      kitchen sink / grease trap / finish         o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

c.       faucet leaks and drain                        o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

d.      kitchen tiles finish : grout / drips          o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

e.       measurements for ref and range          o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________          

f.        modular cabinet and vent                   o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

4.      living room / flooring:

a.       outlets (TV, phone, electrical)            o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

b.      if floor is level                                    o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

c.       cracked tiles                                      o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

d.      alignment and finish                o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

e.       check for hollow flooring                    o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

5.      windows and sliding door (for balcony unit):

a.       sealant                                               o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________          

b.      sliding / hinges                                    o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

c.       glass – cracks / scratches                   o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

d.      lock and handles –bent, scratch          o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

6.      walls:

a.       smoothness                            o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

b.      alignment                                           o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

c.       cracks / repairs                                  o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

7.      ceiling:

a.       cracks                                               o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

b.      leaks                                                 o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

c.       cleanliness                                         o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

8.      electrical:

a.       if all outlets are working                     o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

b.      wall sockets and brackets                  o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________          

c.       currents are stable @ 220v (tester)  o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

9.      plumbing:

a.       drainage                                            o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

b.      leaks                                                 o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

c.       provision for hot and cold water         o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

10.  cabinet:                  

a.       hinges and handles                 o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

b.      sturdy hanger                                     o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

c.       fit and level shelves                o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

d.      assembly and finish                o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

11.  overall paint:

a.       smoothness                            o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

b.      uniformity                                          o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

c.       durability                                           o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

d.      drips / water marks                o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

12.  Miscellaneous

a.       fire sprinklers / alarms

b.      emergency outlets                              o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

c.       aircon outlet / drain / opening             o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

d.      PTAC Aircon                                   o acceptable o not acceptable | remarks _______________

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