checking for defects

*back dated entry*

I am sure most people will not be foreign with the word "defects" due to the large amount of new flats in the market... so today just want to share some of things we need to take note when inspecting defects for your new units....

1. check the tiles/flooring
i believed this is the most important things to take note of ..... for tiles, you really have to check through every single piece by knocking on all sides with an heavy object... for me, i used the handle of a screwdriver.... i know it sounds crazy to check through every tiles but believe me, is worth the effort... I am sure you guys had seen videos of cracking & crumbling tiles for some BTO flats, so do your due diligence..... for DBSS, the bedrooms will be covered with laminate flooring.... in this case, you dont need to knock on the individual pieces.... BUT check for any uneven layering or damaged laminate....

2. doors + handles
all flats will come with main door which is fire proof = you cant change the door even if you dont like the colour/design/whatever... but do check for cracks or dents ....as for handles check if there are any rusts & the locks are working properly

3. windows
most of the time, windows should be fine since they are installed by HDB but do your own checks

4.drainage
 this include all your sinks, toilets & drainage system..... for sinks & toilets, check if there are any cracks or leakage.... to check the drainage system, you need to pour down a pail of water(at one go) & monitor if the water will be drain off quickly or the water will regurgitate back.... sometimes the workers may just pour down remaining sands or rubbish down the drain, resulting in clog... same goes for toilet....

i guess these are the 4 important things which you need to check once you gotten the house keys... do rectify all the defects before you start your own renovation or else the service center people push the responsibility & claim that your own contractor damaged the items.....