Key Takeaways
- • Water and electrical systems are the costliest post-transfer fixes — test them all
- • Photograph every defect with its location and attach it to the inspection form
- • Do not sign if the fix list is unfinished or has no clear deadline
After a year of deposits, handover day is exciting — and that is exactly when people rush to sign. Stay calm: once you accept transfer, repairs fall on you. A thorough inspection is your best protection.
Start with the hardest fixes
Open every tap at once for pressure, pour water on bathroom floors to check drainage, flush repeatedly, and run the AC to spot drips or noise.
Structure and finish
| Check | How |
|---|---|
| Floor/walls | Tap for hollows, look for cracks, roll a marble for slope |
| Doors/windows | Open, close and lock every one |
| Paint/finish | Inspect in daylight |
| Outlets | Test each with a charger or tester |
Document tightly
Photograph each defect, mark its location, attach a list with a fix deadline. If it is not done, you may delay acceptance — do not sign out of politeness.
References
- Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB)
- Engineering Institute of Thailand — inspection standards
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