During our Pre and Post Completion inspections, we comply with the RPSA New Build Inspection and Reporting Standards, which includes inspection of the following elements.
Joints not visible, reasonably uniform and free from shrinkage, popped screws, imperfections, visibly flat and plumb. Jointing tape fully covered. Minor imperfections and textural differences may be present, especially around lights and other fittings.
Paint evenly applied and free from runs or prominent brush marks. Paint splashes not visible on switches sockets etc.
Reasonably level and free from excessive noise / creaks when traversed. Patterns and joints reasonably square with the walls. Tiled/timber/laminate finishes square to walls, except by design, with consistent spacing. Carpets free from defects, fault lines, ripples, lumps and bumps, and neatly fitted with door threshold bars installed where required.
Hatch: Operating freely, undamaged, securely fixed
Ladder: If fitted, stable and properly fixed
Felt: Even and free from damage. Overlapped and fixed around junctions and valleys
Ducting: Complete runs fixed at both ends. Free from excessive loops and folds.
Insulation: Evenly laid.
Cable & Wires: Properly secured.
Timbers: Evenly spaced and securely fixed. Undamaged and free from cracks, twisting or distortion with visible bracing and strapping in place.
Handles, stays and catches operating and fitted square.
Opens/closes without fouling.
Undamaged and with consistent, even finish.
Free from obtrusive or bunched bubbles, particles, blisters, and other optical defects. Reveals square with even heads and sills.
Frames undistorted and plumb.
Suitable seal around perimeter.
Keys present.
Uniform finish with consistent gap to floors, max 5mm. Joints to present a continuous surface allowing for normal shrinkage.
Strings to have consistent fit and finish, free from protrusions. Quadrant (if fitted) secure and consistent. Treads and risers to be even, securely fixed with no movement or excessive noise / creaks, free from nails. Newels and handrails to have min 25mm between handrail and wall, secure and plumb, smooth finish without unusual projections.
Locks, handles, door furniture and catches operating, undamaged and fitted square. Opens/closes without fouling. Undamaged and with consistent, even finish. Reveals square with even heads and sills. Frames undistorted and plumb. Suitable seal around perimeter. Draft excluders fitted as required and keys present
Securely fixed, visually aligned and level with uniform gaps which allow for floor covering. Opens/closes without fouling. Locks, handles, door furniture and catches operating, undamaged and fitted square. Matching finish and free from conspicuous abrasions and scratches [when viewed from 0.5m]. Shelves (where applicable) fitted and secure.
Securely fixed, visually aligned and level with uniform gaps which allow for floor covering. Opens/closes without fouling. Locks, handles, door furniture and catches operating, undamaged and fitted square. Matching finish and free from conspicuous abrasions and scratches [when viewed from 0.5m]. Shelves (where applicable) fitted and secure.
Securely fixed, visually aligned and level with uniform gaps. Opens/closes without fouling and self closes (where applicable). Locks, handles and draw furniture operating, undamaged and fitted square. Matching finish and free from conspicuous abrasions and scratches [when viewed from 0.5m]. Dividers/liners (where applicable) fitted and secure.
Securely fixed, visually aligned and level with uniform gaps. Matching finish and free from conspicuous abrasions and scratches [when viewed from 0.5m]. Illuminations working where applicable.
Securely fixed, visually aligned and level with uniform gaps which allow for floor covering where applicable. Opens/closes without fouling. Locks, handles, door furniture and catches operating, undamaged and fitted square. Matching finish and free from conspicuous abrasions and scratches [when viewed from 0.5m]. Shelves (where applicable) fitted, secure and operating where articulated. Drawer dividers/liners (where applicable) fitted and secure. Illuminations working where applicable.
Free from obtrusive bubbles, blisters, hairlines, blobs, fine scratches, particles. Safety glazing mark if in critical location i.e., low level and next to doors.
Except by design, all fittings securely fixed with pipes hidden and free from obvious damage. All checked for normal operation, adequate water flow, availability of hot/cold. Free from any unusual noise. Visibly aligned and level / plumb. Wet junctions, where accessible by design, with complete seals, having a consistent, compact, neat and tidy finish. All wet joints visibly free from leaks. Over bath shower screens to be clean and securely fixed with neat silicone sealant in place. Bath filled to overflow, free from movement and unusual noises. Drainage effective and free from gurgling or back-up. Fittings free from conspicuous abrasions, scratches, and chips. Plugs and chains operating correctly.
Free from conspicuous abrasions, scratches, and chips. Securely fixed with neat silicone sealant in place. Shower run to check overflow, free from movement and unusual noises. Drainage effective and free from gurgling or back-up.
Screens to be clean and securely fixed with neat silicone sealant in place. Drainage effective and free from gurgling or back-up. Fittings free from conspicuous abrasions, scratches, and chips.
Except by design, all fittings securely fixed with pipes hidden and free from obvious damage. All checked for normal operation, adequate water flow, availability of hot/cold. Note any pipe noise. Visibly aligned, level and plumb. Wet junctions, where accessible by design, with complete seals, having a consistent, compact, neat and tidy finish. All wet joints visibly free from leaks. Shower screens to be clean and securely fixed with neat silicone sealant in place. Basin filled to overflow, free from movement and unusual noises. Drainage effective and free from gurgling or back-up. Fittings free from conspicuous abrasions, scratches, and chips. Plugs and chains operating correctly.
Except by design, all fittings securely fixed with pipes hidden and free from obvious damage. All checked for normal operation, adequate water flow, availability of hot/cold. Note any pipe noise. Visibly aligned. Wet junctions, where accessible by design, with complete seals, having a consistent, compact, neat and tidy finish. All wet joints visibly free from leaks. Securely fixed with neat seals in place. Fittings free from conspicuous abrasions, scratches, and chips. Plugs and chains operating correctly.
Securely fixed with pipes hidden and free from obvious damage. Visibly aligned, level and plumb. Neat seals/sealant in place. Fittings free from conspicuous abrasions, scratches, and chips.
Securely fixed with pipes hidden and free from obvious damage. Visibly aligned, level and plumb. Neat seals/sealant in place. Fittings free from conspicuous abrasions, scratches, and chips. Securely fitted toilet seat with functioning soft close where appropriate.
Securely fixed and free from conspicuous abrasions, scratches, and chips. Visibly aligned, level and square. Neat seals/sealant in place. Evidence of power supply.
Wet junctions, where accessible by design, with complete seals, having a consistent, compact, neat and tidy finish and free from obvious damage. All wet joints visibly free from leaks. Securely fixed and free from conspicuous abrasions, scratches, and chips. Visibly aligned, level and square. Finished decorations behind.
Bulbs present and working. Lamps and switches flush, securely fixed, clean and level unless by design.
Level and flush with wall and all sockets tested with plug tester.
Neat and secure, where visible.
Level, clean and labelled with blanks in place with no obvious gaps.
Operating when light switched on and ensure switched on at spur. Grilles flush and secure.
Operating, free from leaks, correctly installed, secure and hot & cold operation the right way round.
Operating and free from undue noise.
Working, casing undamaged, pipework tidy and concealed, free from unusual noise, flue sealed and labelled with signature confirmation of correct installation.
Operational, undamaged, level, finished decorations behind, free from leaks.
Free from leaks, installer signed label, working.
Free from leaks, lid present, insulation present.
Present, power light on, check operation
Present where specified, power light on, check operation where possible
Present where specified, check operation
Present where specified, check operation
Check operation. Isolation switches correctly labelled where applicable.
Check operation. Isolation switches correctly labelled where applicable.
Check operation and drains correctly. Isolation switches correctly labelled where applicable.
Check operation, travel bar removed and drains correctly. Isolation switches correctly labelled where applicable.
Consistent in texture, finish, colour and excessive colour banding. Free from chips and marks greater than 15mm in diameter except by design. Plumb, and straight on plan and in section. Bed joints straight horizontally and vertically, except by design.
Consistent texture, finish and colour, flat and free from crazing Maximum 0.2 mm width cracking permitted
Consistent in finish and colour.
Consistent in finish and colour.
Filled, tidy and clean, full height.
Consistently installed, clean
Correctly installed, clean and undamaged.
Level. Min 150mm above finished ground level where visible and applicable.
Properly sealed and tidy finish
Consistent in texture, finish, colour and excessive colour banding. Free from chips and marks greater than 15mm in diameter except by design. Plumb, and straight on plan and in section. Bed joints straight horizontally and vertically, except by design. Free from mortar splashes and spread. Free from cracks.
Consistent texture, finish and colour, flat and free from crazing
Straight and secure
Properly sealed and tidy finish
Uniform in texture, finish, colour and free from excessive colour banding, except by design. Free from cracked or slipped tiles/slates.
Smooth and uniform in colour, texture and finish. Joints sealed. A ladder may be used to view surfaces less than 3 metres above ground level.
Properly sealed and tidy finish
Facias, soffits and bargeboards uniform in texture, finish, colour and excessive colour banding, except by design and in place with clips
Securely fixed and free from kinks, dips, gaps, and leaks. [Note: Leaks cannot be checked in dry weather]
Securely fixed and free from damage, kinks, dips, gaps, and leaks. [Note: Leaks cannot be checked in dry weather]
Securely fixed and free from kinks, dips, gaps, and leaks. [Note: Leaks cannot be checked in dry weather
Clean. Railings securely fitted and with consistent finish.
Correctly tied/sealed to main walls. Doors and windows operating lockable & scratch free with ironmongery intact. Assess as for other internal and external elements
Consistent in texture, finish, colour and excessive colour banding. Free from chips and marks greater than 15mm in diameter except by design. Plumb, and straight on plan and in section. Bed joints straight horizontally and vertically, except by design.
Reasonably level except by design.
Uniform in texture, finish, colour, except by design.
Operating, lockable, dent & scratch free with ironmongery / security chain intact. Frame secure and undamaged. Prevents water ingress at base & not fouling floor. Threshold seal on personnel doors.
Undamaged and with consistent, even finish. Reveals square with even heads and sills. Frames undistorted and plumb. Suitable seal around perimeter. Sill end caps present. Stone sills free from chips, abrasions, and stains
Where applicable, light fittings, switches and sockets should be clean, level and in working order. Any conduit should be level and clean. Exposed cables are to be clipped and level, giving a tidy finish
Reasonably level and stable except by design. Complete, even surface finish for texture and colour except by design, appropriate drainage (away from property).
Free from tip hazards. Securely fixed and level according to design.
Free from dead areas and visible flooding. Free from rubbish and debris.
Rises even and as design.
Inspection chambers level, fixings in place, free from mortar or other surface coating debris. Lift and inspect internally for spoil, damage, flush water through.
Securely fixed, tidy and sealed.
Securely fixed, tidy and sealed.
Undamaged and with consistent, even finish. Reveals square with even heads and sills. Frames undistorted and plumb. Suitable seal around perimeter. Sill end caps present. Stone sills free from chips, abrasions, and stains.
Door furniture operating and fitted square. Opens/closes without fouling. Undamaged and with consistent, even finish. Reveals square with even heads and sills. Frames undistorted and plumb. Suitable seal around perimeter. Keys present.
Securely fixed, Operating and with acceptable flow.
Bulbs present and working. Lamps and switches flush, securely fixed, clean and level unless by design.
Securely fixed, level, clean, pipework sealed at entry points
Securely fixed
Consistent and even finish. Doors and windows open/ close without fouling. Roof coverings complete and with a consistent finish free from holes and leaks.
Consistent and even finish. Doors and windows open/ close without fouling. Roof coverings complete and with a consistent finish free from holes and leaks. Bin Stores Consistent and even finish. Doors and windows open/ close without fouling. Roof coverings complete and with a consistent finish free from holes and leaks. Bike Stores Consistent and even finish. Doors and windows open/ close without fouling. Roof coverings comple
Consistent and even finish. Doors and windows open/ close without fouling. Roof coverings complete and with a consistent finish free from holes and leaks.
Consistent and even finish. Doors and windows open/ close without fouling. Roof coverings complete and with a consistent finish free from holes and leaks.
Consistent and even finish, free from damage, with timbers treated where applicable. Gates square and aligned, open and close freely. Hinges, catches and locks operate smoothly.
Consistent and even finish, free from damage, with timbers treated where applicable. Gates square and aligned, open and close freely. Hinges, catches and locks operate smoothly.
Consistent and even finish, free from damage, with timbers treated where applicable. Gates square and aligned, open and close freely. Hinges, catches and locks operate smoothly.
Where included within the sale check that have been installed
Where included within the sale check that have been installed
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