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Property and handover records
Keep the SPA, vacant-possession documents, floor plans, supplied-item lists and developer instructions available.
New-home inspection checklist
New Home Defect Inspection Checklist for Malaysia
A useful checklist protects coverage, evidence and the next decision. It is more than a count of items.
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What this means
A useful checklist protects coverage, evidence and the next decision. It is more than a count of items.
A new-home inspection checklist is a property-matched working reference. It helps the inspector cover applicable, accessible areas consistently while keeping every observation connected to its location, method and limitation.
Practical sequence
Eight parts of a controlled new-home inspection
The checklist supports a consistent sweep, but safe access, package scope and actual property conditions determine what can be checked.
02
Utilities and safe access
Arrange water, electricity, keys, access cards and management permission. Keep relevant rooms and surfaces reachable.
03
Floors, walls and ceilings
Review accessible finishes, alignment, visible cracks, staining, damage and workmanship under the available conditions.
04
Doors, windows and joinery
Check accessible operation, alignment, visible gaps, hardware and interfaces without forcing damaged components.
05
Plumbing, sanitary and wet areas
Observe accessible fixtures, flow, discharge and water-related conditions using only authorised methods.
06
Visible electrical condition
Review accessible points and perform only the functional or instrument checks authorised by the package and competent person.
07
Property-specific systems
Match relevant roof, tank, pump, air-conditioning, heater, fibre, balcony, yard or other supplied systems to the home.
08
Evidence and close-out
Reconcile completed checks, limitations, important findings and the homeowner's practical next step before leaving site.
How it works
From preparation to a usable defect record
Prepare
Confirm the property, package, documents, utilities, access and known concerns.
Inspect
Use the property-matched working reference and capture evidence at the relevant location.
Reconcile
Review coverage, unchecked areas, urgent concerns and items that require clarification.
Track
Keep submissions, repair updates and verification evidence connected to the original finding.
What this helps you decide
What to prepare before the inspector arrives
- Prepare the property for better coverage
- Understand why some checks are conditional
- Preserve a usable baseline for rectification and verification
Evidence and boundaries
What to prepare before the inspector arrives
- SPA, vacant-possession documents and developer instructions
- Floor plan, supplied-item schedule and available manuals
- Working water and electricity where required for the agreed checks
- Keys, access cards and permission for relevant areas
- Clear access to rooms, wet areas, balconies, yards and service spaces
- Earlier photographs, repair information and intermittent-concern history
Common questions
Use the guide with the right context
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Get Instant QuoteIs this checklist the same for landed and high-rise homes?
No. DPM uses property-matched working references because relevant systems, access and shared-property boundaries differ.
Does every checklist item receive a pass or fail?
No. An item may be not applicable, inaccessible, outside the package or limited by the visit conditions. The limitation should remain visible.
Should the home have water and electricity?
Utilities support relevant authorised checks. Tell DPM in advance when a utility is unavailable so the limitation and visit purpose can be planned.
Can renovation start immediately after inspection?
Review important findings and preserve evidence first. Renovation may hide the original condition or complicate later repair comparison.
Can I use the checklist without a professional inspector?
It can help you prepare and observe obvious conditions. Safe methods, specialist work and formal evidence still require the appropriate competence and scope.
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