At possession
Snagging & Handover
Before you accept possession, walk your flat room by room. Mark each item OK or flag a defect, then generate a signed snag report for the builder's site engineer — so fixes happen before you sign the possession letter, not after.
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Inspect the flat before signing the possession letter. Mark each item, add notes, then hand the signed report to the site engineer.
Walls, ceiling & floor
Cracks in walls/ceiling
Dampness / seepage / water stains
Uneven or hollow flooring tiles
Paint finish & patches
Skirting fixed properly
Doors & windows
Doors open/close & lock smoothly
Window operation & locks
Glass intact, no scratches
Weather sealing / no gaps
Grills fitted securely
Electrical
All switches & sockets working
DB / MCB labelled & functional
Light points working
AC point & power backup point
Earthing present
Plumbing & sanitary
Taps & mixers working, no leaks
Drainage flows, no blockage
WC / flush working
Geyser point & connections
No leakage under sinks
Kitchen
Platform & sink condition
Water inlet/outlet points
Chimney / exhaust provision
Tiling / dado finish
Layout & area
Carpet area matches agreement
Room sizes per plan
No layout deviation from plan
Balcony / dry area as promised
Common areas & lift working
Handover documents
Occupancy Certificate (OC) received
Possession letter (sign only after OC)
Warranties / manuals handed over
Society / maintenance details shared
Informational checklist, not a substitute for a professional structural inspection. For serious defects, engage a qualified snagging engineer.