Condo defect check, before you sign the handover.

What's different about condo inspections

Condominiums introduce systems that HDB units don't have, plus developer obligations that work differently from HDB. Each new launch has its own warranty terms in the Sale and Purchase Agreement, and the defect submission process varies between developers.

Our condo inspections cover everything in our standard scope plus condo-specific systems:

• Smart home systems: door access, intercom, smart lighting, climate control panels
• Premium fittings: built-in appliances, custom cabinetry, imported tile and stonework
• Balcony drainage and waterproofing: slope, falls, planter box waterproofing
• HVAC systems: multi-zone air-conditioning, ventilation, condensate drainage
• Pool-facing units: chlorine corrosion exposure, ventilation, humidity
• Glazing and curtain walls: sealing, alignment, tinting consistency
• Common-area handover items: anything that's part of your unit's frontage or balcony

What our condo inspections find

Condo handovers tend to generate more documented defects than HDB units. There are more finishing surfaces, more imported materials, and more integrated systems for things to go wrong in. The categories worth checking closely:

• Imported tile alignment and edge breakage
• Stone countertop and vanity surface defects
• Cabinetry door alignment and soft-close failures
• Built-in appliance integration issues: gaps, sealing, fit
• Smart home system commissioning
• Balcony drainage gradients and waterproofing
• Glazing seals, tinting inconsistency, frame alignment
• Smart lock alignment and intercom commissioning

How condo handover actually works

Unlike HDB’s standardised process, every condo handover runs on the developer’s own paperwork. The rules that govern your defect rights are in the Sale & Purchase Agreement (SPA) you signed, and the practical details vary more than most buyers expect.

• Your Defect Liability Period (DLP) is defined by the SPA. Typically 12 months from key collection, but always check the exact wording; the schedule in your SPA is the binding one.
• The initial submission window is set by the developer. Often 14 to 30 days. Some developers run a structured pre-handover inspection before you ever receive keys.
• Submission format varies. Some developers use a digital portal, some an emailed PDF, some plain correspondence. We file in whatever format your developer requires, so you don’t translate our findings.
• Joint inspection. Typically scheduled with the main contractor’s representative at the developer’s convenience. Your initial submission is what that visit works from.
• Common areas go through the MCST. Once the Management Corporation forms, lobby, corridor and facility defects are raised through it, not direct to the developer. Your own unit’s defects stay yours to file.
• Structural cover extends past the DLP. Serious latent structural defects remain the developer’s responsibility under your SPA and Singapore’s limitation rules (an absolute 15-year limit from completion), separate from the 12-month DLP.

Pricing for condos

Pricing is fixed by home size; see our full pricing (from $250). For most one- to three-bedroom condos, our Essential package covers a thorough single inspection. For four-bedroom units, dual-key, or units with substantial premium fittings, the Comprehensive package is more appropriate: three inspections across the DLP plus rectification verification. Penthouses, units with custom imported finishings, or pool-facing units typically pair best with the Post-Reno package, which adds renovation checks.

Common condo questions

Can I refuse to take possession until defects are fixed?

Generally no. Once your TOP is issued, the developer can require you to take legal possession. But you can document everything before you sign anything. Our inspection produces the documentation that protects your position during rectification.

What's the warranty period for new condos?

Twelve months from key collection, as defined in your Sale and Purchase Agreement, with longer cover for serious latent structural defects under the SPA and Singapore’s limitation rules. Each Sale and Purchase Agreement is different, so we'll review yours during your inspection if you bring a copy.

My developer uses its own defect portal. Do you work with it?

Yes. Condo developers each have their own submission format: portals, PDF forms, or plain email. We deliver findings in the format your SPA and developer require, so you file once, correctly, inside your window.

Do you inspect penthouses and dual-keys differently?

Yes. Penthouses are larger and more complex, so they take longer and pair with our renovation-inclusive Post-Reno package: a thorough multi-hour walkthrough with thermal and moisture readings across wet areas and balconies, plus a structural review. Dual-key units are inspected as two separate units with a combined report.

Can you handle the rectification follow-through?

Yes. The Comprehensive and Post-Reno packages include rectification coordination: we re-inspect each item the developer fixes and verify the work meets standards before you accept the rectification.