Not an engineer? This simple checklist shows what to look at on your house construction site at each stage — from foundation to handover.
You don't need to be an engineer to keep an eye on your house. Use this checklist when you visit the site.
Foundation stage
- Is the site marked as per the approved plan?
- Are footings at the depth shown in the drawing?
- Is the PCC bed laid before the footing steel?
Structure stage
- Are steel bars tied with cover blocks under and beside them?
- Is the steel brand and grade visible on the bars?
- Are concrete cubes being cast for testing?
- Is fresh concrete being cured (wet) for at least a week?
Brickwork stage
- Are walls straight and plumb?
- Are blocks or bricks wetted (if required) before laying?
- Are lintels provided above doors and windows?
Plumbing and electrical
- Are conduits and pipes fixed before plastering?
- Is there a pressure test for water lines?
- Is earthing being done properly?
Finishing
- Are tiles laid level with even joints, and do they sound solid when tapped?
- Do doors and windows open and close smoothly?
- Has waterproofing been tested before tiling?
