Checklists

DIY Defect Inspection Checklist Malaysia: Room-by-Room Guide

A useful defect checklist should change with the room. A bathroom needs drainage and sanitary checks; a bedroom does not. This guide groups the inspection by area so homeowners can move through a new property logically.

Bathroom checklist

Start with an overview photo. Then work through tile tapping, tile finishing, wall and ceiling condition, visible services, windows and seals, doors and locks, drainage behaviour, toilet stability, flushing and visible leakage, basin and tap checks, sanitary fittings and selected ponding-related preparation.

Suspected hollow tiles should be based on manual tapping. Wefect can then help document suspected positions with free-position photo markers.

Bedroom checklist

Capture the room overview, then check wall and ceiling finish, floor finish or level changes, door and lock operation, window and seal operation, visible electrical fittings and built-in wardrobe or joinery where present.

Kitchen checklist

Check the overview, wall and ceiling finishes, flooring, doors, windows, visible electrical fittings, cabinetry and worktop condition, plus sink, tap, drainage and visible plumbing.

Living, balcony and utility checklist

Living and dining areas often need checks for finishes, doors, windows, large glazing and visible fittings. Balcony and utility areas add drainage, railing observations and visible services.

Evidence checklist for every issue

For every recorded issue, confirm the room, inspection item, observation, description, one or more photos, annotations where useful, priority and location. Give defects consistent numbering and add a floor-plan point when location matters.

Wefect scope: Wefect guides and documents homeowner checks. It does not provide structural, electrical, waterproofing, safety or legal certification.

Frequently asked questions

Do all rooms need the same checklist?

No. Room-specific checklists are more useful because the relevant finishes and fittings differ by area.

Can I add a defect that is not on the checklist?

Yes. A custom defect record is useful for unusual conditions that do not fit a preset item.

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