Pre-Purchase Property Inspection Checklist

1. Plot and location

Check	Status	Notes
Plot boundaries match the title and site plan
Plot low-lying or on filled land; drainage in the street works
No water stagnation or seepage against boundary walls
Adjacent buildings and trees do not threaten walls or roof

2. Walls and structure (outside first)

Check	Status	Notes
No wide, growing or diagonal cracks in walls
No bulging or leaning walls or columns
No exposed, rusting or spalled concrete
No damp patches or white salt stains on walls
Plaster not hollow (tap to check for loose areas)

3. Roof and ceiling

Check	Status	Notes
No seepage stains, damp patches or peeling paint on ceilings
Waterproofing of the roof looks maintained
No sagging in roof slabs or beams
Rainwater drains and pipes clear and away from the building

4. Services inside

Check	Status	Notes
Electrical board neat; wiring sizes look adequate; no burnt marks
All switches, fans, lights and sockets work
Water pressure is reasonable; taps and pipes do not leak
Sanitary fixtures drain well and are watertight
Gas line tested and connected by the utility

5. Extensions, floors and alterations

Check	Status	Notes
Any rooms or floors added without approved drawings
No heavy water tank or plant on a slab not designed for it
Walls removed or openings cut that could weaken the structure
Extension work matches the approved plan

6. Paperwork

Check	Status	Notes
Title documents clean and match the seller
Approved building plan and completion approvals available
No unpaid dues or notices on utilities
Building Fitness Certificate obtained or obtainable if required

7. Get an engineer if any of these appear

• Any crack wider than a hairline, or a crack that keeps growing
• Sagging floors or roofs, or leaning walls
• Signs of a major roof seepage or structural dampness
• Unapproved extensions, floors or cut openings
• Any school, clinic or public building, which also needs a fitness certificate

Struc-Arch carries out pre-purchase structural inspections and issues Building Fitness Certificates across Punjab. See the Building Fitness Certification service.