The site visit checklist: 15 things to check before you book

Brochures show the best angles. A site visit shows the truth. Here is what to check.

The location

1. Travel the route at the time you would actually commute.
2. Check the approach road: width, lighting and drainage.
3. Look at what is being built around the site. An open view today may not last.

The construction

4. Look at plaster and wall finishes for cracks and uneven surfaces.
5. Check ceilings and walls near bathrooms for damp patches.
6. Open and close windows and doors. They should move smoothly and seal well.
7. Ask which brands are used for pipes, wiring and fittings.

The home itself

8. Measure the rooms. Compare the carpet area with the brochure.
9. Note where the sun comes in. In Jaipur, west-facing glass gets very hot in summer.
10. Check cross ventilation: can air flow through the home?
11. Count the plug points and check where the AC and kitchen points are.

The common areas

12. Check the lifts, staircases and fire safety equipment.
13. Look at parking: is it covered, and how many spaces come with the home?
14. Ask how water is supplied and stored, and about power backup.

The paperwork

15. Ask for the RERA number, approved plans and the payment schedule, and read them at home before you pay anything.

Want to see how we build? Book a site visit to any of our projects. We will walk you through every item on this list.