Site Visit Checklist — 40 Things to Check Before Buying

Pro tip: Visit at least twice — once during weekday daytime (for light, noise, traffic) and once on a weekend (to see how crowded the lobby and lifts get). Take photos of everything you check.

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Construction Quality

8 items

Columns and RCC structure look solid, no visible cracksCeiling height — minimum 9 feet is good, 10 feet is premiumFloor tile quality — check for chipping, alignment, hollowness (knock test)Wall plaster — smooth, no bubbles, no cracks, no dampness patchesElectrical points placement — convenient for room usageWindow and door frame quality — wood vs UPVC vs aluminiumPlumbing — check taps, drainage flow, water pressureTerrace/balcony — waterproofing, drainage, no standing water

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Dimensions & Area

8 items

Measure actual carpet area with tape — compare to AgreementRoom dimensions match floor plan from agreementBalcony area included in carpet area or excluded — clarifyCeiling height consistent in all roomsKitchen counter height and depth — practical for cookingBathroom size — enough for comfortable useNatural light and ventilation in each roomMain door and room door widths — sufficient for furniture

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Apartment Specifics

8 items

Floor facing — North/East preferred for light and VastuViews from all windows — what is actually visibleNoise levels at apartment — traffic, construction, neighboursPrivacy from neighbouring buildings and roadsPower backup coverage — which areas are coveredWater storage — tank capacity and backup arrangementParking — your allotted spot, covered or openGarbage disposal and chute system

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Society & Common Areas

8 items

Swimming pool — size, maintenance conditionClub house — actually functional, not just on paperChildren play area — safety, equipment qualityJogging track and open spaces — as per brochureLift count — adequate for number of floors and unitsSecurity — guard post, CCTV coverage, visitor systemGenerator coverage for lifts and common areasSociety maintenance charges — what is included

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Location & Connectivity

8 items

Actual road condition to main road and highwayDistance to nearest metro station — walk or driveNearest school, hospital, market — actual travel timePollution and noise levels in the localityFuture development nearby — will views/light be blockedFlooding or waterlogging history of the areaStreet lighting and safety at nightPublic transport options nearby

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