Request a Quote A property defect inspection is a check of a new or existing home by our engineers and inspectors, ideally within the Defect Liability Period (DLP). It suits new homeowners, and buyers before purchase or renovation. You receive a report with photos and locations of the defects found, ready to submit to the developer for repair.
Your DLP Clock
24 months from vacant possession under the HDA standard SPA. Book before renovation starts.
Congratulations on receiving the keys to your new home! But before you start your renovation or move in, ensure you aren’t inheriting costly repair bills. At Pro Inspect Solution, we specialize in Property Defect Inspections (also known as Snagging) for new condominiums, landed properties, and commercial units in Malaysia.
We help you maximize your Defect Liability Period (DLP) by identifying visible defects and signs of underlying issues, and recommending specialist investigation where needed. Rectification of qualifying defects may be claimable from the developer within the defect liability period.
House & condo defect inspection in Kuala Lumpur and house defect inspection in Petaling Jaya.
Many new homeowners assume “new” means “perfect.” Unfortunately, rushed construction often leads to workmanship issues like hollow tiles, leaking pipes, or poor electrical grounding.
You have 24 months from vacant possession to report defects. If you miss them, you pay for the repairs later.
We spot issues the untrained eye misses—like hairline cracks that signal structural stress or gradient issues in bathrooms that cause ponding.
We provide a professional defect report that you can submit directly to your developer’s management office for rectification.
We conduct a rigorous room-by-room inspection covering three main categories:
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3While this is a defect inspection, our background as engineering consultants means we keep an eye out for serious issues. If we spot major structural cracks, we can escalate this to a full structural condition assessment.
Building Condition AssessmentJust received keys (Vacant Possession) for a Condo, Terrace, or Bungalow.
Checking a second-hand property before signing the SPA (Pre-purchase inspection).
Ensuring your rental unit is tenant-ready without defects.
01Contact us as soon as you get your keys. Ideally, the inspection should happen before you start any renovation.
02Our team spends 3–5 hours (depending on property size) carefully checking all accessible areas.
03You receive a digital report listing the defects observed, with photos and locations.
It is a room-by-room check of a property, also called snagging, to find workmanship defects such as hollow tiles, leaks, poor drainage falls and electrical faults. You get a report you can hand to the developer for rectification.
As soon as you receive vacant possession (the keys), and before you start any renovation, so defects are not covered up or blamed on your renovation contractor.
For housing sold by licensed developers under the standard sale and purchase agreements of the Housing Development Act, the DLP is 24 months from vacant possession. Report defects within this period so the developer has to fix them.
Architectural finishes (floors, walls, doors, windows, cabinetry), plumbing and drainage including floor gradients, and power points for correct earthing and polarity. Because we are engineers, we also flag structural cracks that need a closer look.
Usually 3 to 5 hours on site, depending on the size of the property.
Yes. A pre-purchase inspection before you sign the SPA shows you the condition of the property and the repairs it may need.
Book your defect inspection slot before your renovation starts.
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Protect your investment. Book your defect inspection slot before your renovation starts.