Inspection of villa before purchase: 12 points

Inspection of villa on Phuket, before purchase: 12 points that will save you from problems with real estate on Phuket. In one visit you will not notice hidden defects, and professional inspection of villa before purchase can protect from expenses on repairs and problems with documents. Check object by check-list, so as not to overpay for “surprises” of seller.

Saving on inspection = hundreds of thousand baht on roof and septic tank. Check-list before deposit.

12 points

• oof and leaks
• Septic tank and drainage
• Pumps and water pressure
• Electrical and air conditioners
• Swimming pool: cracks, equipment
• Humidity and mold
• Boundaries vs chanote
• Driveway and slope
• Rules of village
• Furniture in transaction
• Utility/fee debts
• Encumbrances

Engineer

Villa 8+ years — engineer 15–25 thousand baht. Saving on bargaining is greater.

Photo in advertisement is not inspection. Video in real time or personal visit.

After inspection

Report in 24 hours: critical / bargaining / ok. Client decides before deposit.

Why inspection pays off

Saving 15–25 thousand baht on engineer against background of transaction 30–50 million is pennies. But you will learn about roof leak, worn out septic tank or disputed boundary of plot before deposit. Typical bargaining after report — 3–7% or refusal of object, which would have eaten budget for repairs.

Detail of 12 points

Roof and leaks

Inspection in rainy season is preferable. Stains on ceilings, smell of dampness, condition of rafters under roof.

Septic tank and drainage

On villas outside central networks — critically important. Overflow, smell, distance to well.

Swimming pool

Cracks in bowl, age of pump and filter, leaks, who served for last year.

Boundaries of plot

Verification of actual fence with chanote and plan. Disputes with neighbors — separate chapter of expenses.

Photo in advertisement ≠ inspection

HDR-photos hide mold and cracks. We insist on video in real time or personal visit with engineer. After inspection — report within 24 hours: critical / bargaining / everything is fine.

Electrical and air conditioners

Panel, grounding, age of outdoor units. Replacement of three air conditioners — 150–250 thousand baht.

Driveway and slope

Steep driveway — problem in rainy season for guests and garbage truck. Parking for how many cars.

• Check-list of documents before deposit
• Copy of chanote and plot plan
• Certificate of absence of encumbrances
• Rules of village and juristic person
• Utility and fee bills for 12 months
• Consent of spouse if necessary
• Order inspection with Harmony Ocean

Send link to object or criteria — we will organize visit and report before you make deposit.