Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a home inspection cost?
Our inspections start at ₹11,000 for apartments up to 1,000 sq ft. Beyond that, cost scales with built-up area. Villas cost a little more, because we also inspect external surfaces, terraces, landscaping and pools. Set against the 168 defects we find in an average 2,000 sq ft apartment, it is a small figure.
When should I book — before possession, or after I have registered the flat?
Before you sign the possession documents. Anything you accept in writing becomes yours to fix, at your cost, in an occupied home. An inspection beforehand puts the snag list in front of your builder while they still have every reason to act on it.
I have already taken possession and moved in. Is an inspection still worth doing?
Yes. The builder’s defect liability under RERA runs for five years from possession, so a documented, photographed report is still actionable. Rectification in an occupied home is more disruptive, which is exactly why you want the defects identified and raised promptly.
Diamond or Platinum — which package do I need?
Platinum covers the core inspection: civil workmanship, electrical points, plumbing, dampness spots, occupational safety, liveable area measurement and a builder’s specifications check.
Choose Diamond if you are particular about your home. It adds RERA area measurement, a 360° 3D scan, in-depth general observations, window and door dimensions, checking of modifications, two levels of senior review, de-snag re-inspection, priority and Sunday slots, a telephonic walk-through of critical snags, 3rd and 4th visits, and a 2-day report. For most buyers the value returned runs well past ten times the fee.
Will my builder allow a third-party inspector?
In practice, yes — this has not been a problem for us. You formally introduce us to your builder as your authorised representative, by letter or email in a format we share with you, and the builder extends access and information for the inspection.
What if the builder refuses to fix what you find?
Your report is photographed, categorised and engineer-verified, which puts you on solid ground. Builders remain liable for defects for five years from possession under RERA, and RERA authorities have frequently sided with homebuyers in such disputes. We are quality auditors rather than legal advisors, so a lawyer should guide you if it escalates.
Do you inspect resale or older apartments, or only new builder handovers?
We inspect both. Resale and older properties are very much within our scope — arguably more valuable there, since you are buying a home whose history you did not witness.
Which cities do you cover?
How much notice do you need, and when do I get the report?
A minimum of 12 hours’ notice. An average apartment inspection takes about 4–4½ hours on site, and the consolidated report follows in 3 working days — 2 days on the Diamond package. Expedited delivery is available for a fee, subject to availability.
Is a lower-cost inspection actually worth it?
On average we find 168 defects in a 2,000 sq ft apartment — roughly 60% area variations and 30% dampness-related. Catching those before you take possession routinely saves lakhs against a fee in the low tens of thousands. Affordable here means efficiently run, not cursory: the checklist runs past 1,200 points either way.