A stage-by-stage checklist for building a house in Pakistan. Check each stage before the next one starts, and never let new work hide an earlier defect.
Plot / House: ____ | Owner: ____ | Date started: ____
Mark each item: OK / DEFECT / N/A. Note the location and action required for every defect.
| Check | Result | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Approved structural and architectural drawings on site | ||
| Municipal / Tehsil Municipal Administration approval obtained | ||
| Setback, floor area and height per approval | ||
| Soil condition known (soil test done or engineer advised) | ||
| Construction sequence and concrete mixes agreed in writing |
| Check | Result | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Excavation to correct depth, width and line per drawing | ||
| PCC bed laid on sound, approved soil | ||
| Rebar size, spacing, cover and laps per structural drawing | ||
| Concrete mix, compaction and curing correct | ||
| No honeycombing, segregation or exposed rebar |
| Check | Result | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Column positions, sizes and plumb per drawing | ||
| Slab and beam levels, thickness and cover correct | ||
| Lap lengths, stirrup spacing and clear cover correct | ||
| Chairs and spacers used; steel not resting on earth | ||
| Concrete compacted, no cold joints; curing started on time | ||
| Formwork removed only after concrete has gained strength |
| Check | Result | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Bricks sound, uniform and soaked before laying | ||
| Wall plumb, level and true to line; joints uniform | ||
| Mortar mix and workmanship correct | ||
| Damp proof course at the required level | ||
| Lintels with proper bearing over all openings |
| Check | Result | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Roof waterproofing laid properly with correct falls | ||
| Bathrooms and wet areas tanked / waterproofed | ||
| Electrical conduits, boxes and wiring sizes per design | ||
| Plumbing pipes pressure-tested before covering | ||
| Gas lines installed by the licensed utility / contractor |
| Check | Result | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Plaster sound, no hollow patches; surfaces plumb | ||
| No dampness, seepage or cracking in finished areas | ||
| Doors, windows, locks and fixtures operate correctly | ||
| Electrical board and circuits tested and labeled | ||
| Sanitary fixtures watertight and draining well | ||
| As-built drawings, keys and warranties handed over |
Defects found: ____ | Items to re-check: ____ | Recommendation: Approve / Rectify and re-inspect / Do not continue
| Owner Name: ______ Signature: ______ |
Inspector Name: ______ Reg. No.: ______ Signature: ______ |
Keep dated photographs at every stage. A photo of the reinforcement before concreting is the most valuable record you can keep.
Struc-Arch inspects house construction stage by stage across Punjab. See the Building Fitness Certification service and the construction knowledge base.
The checklist proves it was checked; the records prove what happened on site.
Struc-Arch reviews drawings and inspects foundation, structure, brickwork and services so your money is spent on work that is right the first time.
