Below is a PROFESSIONAL HOMEOWNER & SITE SUPERVISOR INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Use it stage-by-stage to control quality, cost, safety, and timeline.
(✔ = OK | ✖ = Not OK | ⬜ = To be checked)
ENGINEER, HOMEOWNER & SUPERVISOR- INSPECTION CHECKLIST (START → FINISH) :::------
A. PRE-CONSTRUCTION (BEFORE WORK STARTS) :-
⬜ Approved architectural drawings available
⬜ Structural drawings available
⬜ Electrical & plumbing layouts finalized
⬜ Soil test report reviewed
⬜ Contract signed (scope, rate, timeline)
⬜ Material brands & grades approved
⬜ Stage-wise payment plan agreed
B. SITE PREPARATION & SETOUT :-
⬜ Site cleared & levelled
⬜ Plot boundaries verified
⬜ Building layout marked correctly
⬜ Temporary water & electricity arranged
⬜ Safety signage & fencing provided
C. FOUNDATION & FOOTINGS :-
⬜ Excavation depth as per drawings
⬜ PCC thickness correct
⬜ Steel bar diameter & spacing correct
⬜ Cover blocks provided
⬜ Concrete quality (not watery)
⬜ Anti-termite treatment done
⬜ Curing started within 24 hours.
DO NOT PAY before curing confirmation.
D. RCC WORK (COLUMNS, BEAMS, SLAB) :-
⬜ Steel quantity matches drawings
⬜ Binding wire tight, no loose bars
⬜ Shuttering aligned & well supported
⬜ Electrical & plumbing sleeves provided
⬜ Proper vibration during concreting
⬜ Honeycombing checked after de-shuttering
⬜ Curing done for minimum 14 days
E. BRICK / BLOCK WORK :-
⬜ Brick/block quality approved
⬜ Wall thickness correct
⬜ Vertical & horizontal alignment checked
⬜ Mortar ratio maintained
⬜ Lintels above doors & windows
⬜ Walls cured daily.
F. PLUMBING – CONCEALED (CRITICAL) :-
⬜ Correct pipe type (CPVC / UPVC / PPR)
⬜ Proper slope in drainage lines
⬜ Floor traps & vent pipes installed
⬜ No sharp pipe bends
⬜ Pressure test done
⬜ Leakage test approved.
NO PLASTER before testing.
G. ELECTRICAL – CONCEALED (CRITICAL) :-
⬜ Conduit size & routing correct
⬜ No damaged conduits
⬜ Proper junction boxes fixed
⬜ Separate earthing wire provided
⬜ DB location & height correct
⬜ Draw wire test done.
H. WATERPROOFING (MOST IMPORTANT) Bathrooms / Balcony / Terrace :-
⬜ Surface cleaned before application
⬜ Approved waterproofing chemical used
⬜ Proper slope provided
⬜ Pond test done (24–48 hours)
⬜ No leakage observed.
NO TILES before pond test.
I. PLASTERING :-
⬜ Wall surface flat & plumb
⬜ Uniform thickness
⬜ No cracks or hollow sound
⬜ Corners straight & sharp
⬜ Curing for minimum 7 days.
J. FLOORING & TILING :-
⬜ Base level correct
⬜ Tile alignment straight
⬜ Equal joint spacing
⬜ Hollow sound test passed
⬜ Bathroom slope correct.
K. DOORS & WINDOWS :-
⬜ Frames plumb & level
⬜ Proper fixing anchors used
⬜ Smooth shutter operation
⬜ Hardware quality approved
⬜ Locks functioning correctly.
L. ELECTRICAL – FINAL FIXING :-
⬜ Switches & sockets aligned
⬜ Correct rating devices installed
⬜ RCCB / ELCB installed
⬜ Proper labeling in DB
⬜ Load test performed.
M. PLUMBING – FINAL FIXING :-
⬜ Sanitary fixtures aligned
⬜ No leakage at joints
⬜ Good water pressure
⬜ Proper drainage flow
⬜ Tank & pump working.
N. PAINTING & FINISHING :-
⬜ Surface preparation done
⬜ Primer applied
⬜ Uniform paint finish
⬜ No stains or patches
⬜ Final cleaning completed.
O. FINAL INSPECTION & HANDOVER :-
⬜ All snags rectified
⬜ Electrical safety test report
⬜ Plumbing test report
⬜ As-built drawings received
⬜ Warranty documents collected
⬜ Final payment released.
DAILY SUPERVISOR QUICK CHECK (5 MIN) :-
⬜ Labour strength adequate
⬜ Materials as per brand approval
⬜ Safety practices followed
⬜ Work matches drawings
⬜ Progress as per schedule.
GOLDEN RULES FOR HOMEOWNERS :-
1. Drawings > verbal promises
2. Test before concealment
3. Curing is compulsory
4. Waterproofing saves future cost
5. Final payment after defect fixing.
