Technical Inspection of an Apartment in Lower Silesia—What to Check?

Handover is the only time when the developer is required to fix defects at their own expense (in practice: it’s the easiest and fastest way). If you “let something slide,” you’ll end up paying for it after the finishing work is complete.

What comes up most often during inspections

• crooked walls and floors (deviations, waves),
• leaky windows / poorly installed window sills,
• installation defects (outlets, safety features, lack of ventilation ducts),
• balconies and terraces (slopes, drains, insulation),
• defects in plasterwork, corners, and expansion joints.

How to Prepare (Practical Tips, No Theory)

1. Bring: the contract + the finishing standards + the floor plan (printout or PDF).
2. Take photos of every defect (with a measuring tape or point of reference).
3. Record everything in the inspection report—no “we’ll work it out” excuses.
4. Take your time. Set aside some time and go through the rooms systematically.
5. If something is in dispute: note it in the inspection report as “to be verified / to be corrected.”

In practice: corrections made after the initial inspection are far less expensive than those made after the finishing work is complete (chipping, skimming, painting, dismantling).

Checklist 2026 – Summary (Key Points)

• Walls and ceilings: vertical/horizontal alignment, cracks, corners, plaster quality.
• Floors: levelness, cracks, expansion joints.
• Windows/doors: closing mechanism, seals, scratches, air vents.
• Ventilation: draft, no backdraft, vents.
• Electrical system: distribution panel, circuit breakers, number and placement of outlets.
• Plumbing: connections, leaks, water pressure (if possible to check).
• Balcony/terrace: slope toward the drain, watertightness of details, finishing.