Taking possession of a new house or condo is an eagerly awaited milestone. Between the final arrangements and moving, it is easy to walk through the rooms too quickly. A pre-delivery inspection in Montréal requires preparation to examine accessible components and clearly identify items requiring correction or completion.
Prepare Your Documents Before the Appointment
Gather your contract, available plans, finish selections and communications about agreed changes. These help put your questions into context and identify any differences between what was planned and what is presented.
For a home covered by the warranty plan administered by GCR, consult its official pre-delivery inspection guide . It explains how to use the form and the checklist of items to inspect.
Examine Finishes and Accessible Components
The visit involves more than checking wall colours or cabinet styles. Depending on the agreed scope, access and stage of completion, several items may require your attention:
- The opening and closing of doors and windows.
- The visible condition of surface finishes, countertops and plumbing fixtures.
- Accessible plumbing, heating and ventilation components.
- Stairs, guardrails and other accessible components.
- Clearly unfinished work and inaccessible areas.
An inaccessible or non-functional component should be noted. The fact that it was not examined does not establish that it is in good condition.
Describe Each Observation Precisely
“Finish needs attention” is less useful than a description identifying the room, component and observed issue. For example: “Primary bedroom door: scrapes against the floor when opened.” A photograph and a clearly identified location make it easier to follow up on corrections.
Distinguish between what is damaged, what appears poorly adjusted and what remains unfinished. Keep the documents and communications related to the observations.
Choose Support Suited to Your Needs
A pre-delivery inspection of a new home serves a different purpose from a pre-purchase inspection of an existing property . Specify the building type and available documents when requesting an appointment.
Explore our pre-delivery inspection service in Montréal to prepare for your visit with INSPEXION.