BTO
Defect
Inspection

(Accredited RTO | A Trusted Way Of Inspecting Your House)

Keys in hand. Defects list to lodge. Every corner matters. We inspect your new home the same way we inspect developers’ projects — structural, waterproofing, arhitectural finishes, and M&E — against specifications and industry practice. You won't need to guess what's a real defect. We'll tell you, it’s in us. Backed by 30 years enforcing quality standards. Take over your new home with full confidence, knowing we've got your back!

Discover how it works
(Credentials)

Thirty years
holding developers
to standard.

We are a group of semi-retired RTOs. For over three decades, we served as the Accredited Resident Technical Officer (RTO) that Singapore's developers/owners were legally required to station on every construction site under BCA regulations. Our mandate was to enforce construction quality standards on behalf of the developers/landed owners — scrutinising structural integrity, architectural finishes, waterproofing, and M&E systems at every stage until TOP. Across 200+ projects spanning Good Class Bungalows, condominiums, BTO’s and institutional buildings, we held developers to the highest standard. That same professional rigour — the same eye, the same authority, the same accreditation, with Institute of Engineers and Singapore Institute Of Architects — is now brought to every BTO flats. We inspect on your behalf! Your home is in Good hands!

Accredited RTO Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA) Institute of Engineers Singapore (IES)

On-site inspection

Inspector testing floor tiles for hollow defects during a BTO inspection
30+
Years as accredited RTO
200+
Projects supervised
0
Conflict of interest
2
IES & SIA accreditations
(What We Find)

Defects
developers
hope you miss.

A BCA-referenced checklist of 100+ defect types, documented with photos, measurements, and developer response notes.

01
Structural & Concrete
Cracks in walls, floors, and ceilings. Hollow tiles, uneven surfaces, spalling concrete — issues that worsen if left unaddressed.
High priority
02
Waterproofing & Wet Areas
Bathroom and kitchen waterproofing integrity. Water ponding, inadequate drainage falls, grout failures at risk points.
High priority
03
Doors, Windows & Ironmongery
Alignment, gaps, sealing quality, locking mechanism function. Common source of noise, draught, and water ingress over time.
Medium priority
04
Electrical & Mechanical
Socket and switch function, earthing, ceiling fan and lighting fixture stability, air conditioning pipe runs and drainage.
Medium priority
05
Finishes & Paintwork
Paint adhesion, uniformity, touch-up patches. Skirting alignment, corner finishing, gaps at junctions between materials.
Cosmetic
06
Plumbing & Sanitary
Water pressure, tap and fitting security, basin and floor trap alignment, concealed pipe checks at accessible areas.
High priority
(Do You Know?)

The inspector you hire
may not be qualified
to inspect your home.

Defect inspection is not a regulated profession in Singapore. Anyone can call themselves an inspector — there's no licence required, no government oversight, and no way for most homeowners to verify whether the person they've hired has ever set foot on a real construction site.

That gap is exactly where unqualified operators thrive: charging professional rates while offering a checklist they learned from a weekend course.

(How BTODefectScan Is Different)

Verified authority,
not a guess.

BTODefectScan is run by an accredited Resident Technical Officer (RTO) — the qualified professional Singapore's developers are legally required to station on-site under BCA regulations. This isn't a side hustle with a checklist; it's 30+ years of enforcing the same construction standards your BTO was built to.

  • Registered with the Institute of Engineers Singapore (IES)
  • Registered with the Singapore Institute of Architects (SIA)
  • 30+ years enforcing BCA quality standards on real construction sites
  • 200+ projects supervised — GCBs, condominiums, institutional buildings
  • Zero conflict of interest — independent of any developer
“

Developers build to what they think you'll accept. An inspector who has stood on the other side of that table knows exactly where to look.

— 30 years as Resident Technical Officer, Singapore

(How It Works)

Simple.
Thorough.
Documented.

From key collection to rectification, here's exactly what to expect — and where BTODefectScan fits into the HDB process.

01
Before we start
Power and water activated in your unit
Your electrical and water supply must be turned on before inspection day — this lets us properly test every fitting: lights, fans, switches, taps, and the water heater. We'll guide you on getting this activated ahead of time.
02
Book
Book your inspection appointment
WhatsApp or contact us with your flat type and key collection date. We confirm a slot — including weekends — within your Defects Liability Period.
03
Inspect
On-site inspection, together with you
A systematic check of 100+ defect points — structural, waterproofing, finishes, M&E, and sanitary — conducted alongside you, the flat owner, so you witness every finding firsthand.
04
Tag
Defects tagged and documented on-site
Each defect is physically tagged at its location and recorded with photos and measurements — so HDB's contractor can find and verify every item without guesswork.
05
Report
Your report, delivered within 24 hours
A detailed report of all defects found will be given to you within 24 hours, ready to submit to HDB.
06
Verify
Submit to HDB for verification
You submit the defect list to HDB within the Defects Liability Period. HDB's appointed term contractor will verify each item reported before scheduling rectification.
07
Rectify
Rectification works carried out
Once verified, HDB's contractor schedules and completes the rectification. We offer a re-inspection add-on to confirm every item is properly closed before your warranty ends.
(The Report)

Evidence the
developer
cannot dismiss.

Formatted to align with HDB's defect submission process. Every finding is numbered, photographed, and described with the BCA code reference — giving developers no room to dispute or ignore.

  • Photos with location annotations on floor plan
  • BCA defect classification for each item
  • Severity rating: Critical / Moderate / Cosmetic
  • Developer response column for follow-up tracking
  • Delivered as PDF within 24 hours
BTODefectScan Inspection Report Defect Log
D-001 — Hairline crack, living room wall Moderate
D-002 — Hollow tile, master bath floor Critical
D-003 — Window frame gap, bedroom 2 Moderate
D-004 — Paint peel, kitchen ceiling Cosmetic
D-005 — Water ponding, bathroom drain Critical
Photo evidence attached · GPS-stamped
(Pricing)

Transparent.
No surprises.

Flat fee by flat size. All packages include the full inspection, BCA-referenced report, and 24-hour delivery. WhatsApp booking welcome.

2-Room / Studio
$180
Up to ~45 sqm
  • 100+ point checklist
  • Photo-documented findings
  • PDF report in 24 hrs
3-Room
$220
Up to ~65 sqm
  • 100+ point checklist
  • Photo-documented findings
  • PDF report in 24 hrs
Most common
4-Room
$260
Up to ~90 sqm
  • 100+ point checklist
  • Photo-documented findings
  • PDF report in 24 hrs
  • Floor plan defect map
5-Room / Executive
$300
Up to ~110 sqm
  • 100+ point checklist
  • Photo-documented findings
  • PDF report in 24 hrs
  • Floor plan defect map
Re-inspection add-on — Verify rectification after developer remediation. Confirm defects are properly closed before your warranty period ends.
+$80
(FAQ)

Questions,
answered.

When should I book my inspection? +
As soon as possible after key collection, and within your Defects Liability Period. Booking early gives you the most time to submit defects to HDB and have them rectified before your warranty period closes.
Do I need to be there during the inspection? +
Yes — we conduct the inspection together with you, the flat owner, so you witness every defect firsthand rather than relying on a report alone.
What do I need to prepare before the inspection? +
Make sure your unit's power and water supply are activated beforehand. This lets us properly test every fitting — lights, fans, switches, taps, and the water heater — on the day itself.
Will HDB accept the report you provide? +
Our report documents each defect with photos, location, and severity in a format ready to submit to HDB. You'll still submit the list through HDB's official channel within your Defects Liability Period, and HDB's appointed term contractor will verify each item before scheduling rectification.
What's the difference between inspecting myself and hiring you? +
Most owners miss defects that aren't immediately obvious — hairline cracks, hollow tiles, waterproofing issues, or misaligned fittings. With 30+ years enforcing BCA construction standards as an accredited RTO, we know exactly where developers tend to cut corners and where to look.
How long does the inspection take? +
It depends on your flat size — typically long enough to systematically check 100+ defect points across structural, waterproofing, finishes, M&E, and sanitary items without rushing.
How soon will I receive my report? +
Within 24 hours of the inspection — a detailed report of all defects found, ready to submit to HDB.
Do you offer a re-inspection after the rectification works? +
Yes — our re-inspection add-on verifies that HDB's contractor has properly closed every reported defect before your warranty period ends.
(Ready?)

Don't hand
the keys back
uninspected.

Once you've moved in, defect claims become harder to make. One inspection at key collection is all it takes.

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