Apartment handover inspection from the developer
Can’t make it to the key handover? We will inspect the apartment for you: check everything available for inspection, photograph the defects and send you a clear list of issues for the developer.
An inspection with measuring tools in your interests — not a technical survey. More about the format
Your eyes on site — when you are far away
Many of our clients buy apartments in Batumi from abroad and cannot come to the key handover. We come instead of you, inspect the apartment carefully and record everything visible during the inspection — so you can decide without a flight.
What it is
- An inspection of the accessible elements of the apartment — carried out by specialists experienced in comprehensive renovation management
- A check with tools: a laser level, a 2-metre straightedge with wedges, a square, a laser tape measure, a socket tester, a tile tapping hammer, a sound level meter and a moisture meter
- Photos and a list of defects — clear to you and to the developer
- Help for a buyer who cannot be there in person: we are on site, you make the decisions
- An eye “to the future”: we will note what matters for the design project and renovation
What it is not
- Not a professional technical (construction) survey and not a structural inspection
- We do not issue expert opinions for courts, banks or government bodies
- We do not assess load-bearing structures, concealed works or compliance with building codes
- Not technical supervision and not legal advice: claims to the developer and signing the handover act are your decision
- We do not carry out thermal imaging, measurements of building services parameters, laboratory tests or opening up of structures
Hidden defects that cannot be detected without special methods or access cannot be guaranteed to be found during such an inspection. If you need an official opinion — for example, for a dispute with the developer — you need a construction survey by a qualified expert.
We check everything available for inspection
An inspection of the apartment with measuring tools and a check of how accessible elements work at the time of the visit — in shell condition, “white frame” or with the developer’s finish.
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Geometry and surfaces
Level differences and deviations of walls, floors and ceilings — with a laser level and a 2-metre straightedge with wedges, corners — with a square, dimensions — with a laser tape measure. Selectively, without assessing compliance with building codes.
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Finishes
Visible defects in paint, plaster, tiles, floor coverings, joints, grout and junctions — if finishing is part of the contract. We check for hollow spots under tiles with a tapping hammer.
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Windows and doors
Frames and leaves, opening and closing, hardware, visible seals, glazing units and installation junctions; the noise level with windows closed — with a sound level meter.
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Bathrooms and wet areas
Visible plumbing outlets and connections, operation of accessible fixtures if water is available, visible signs of leaks, falls and tiling; wall and floor moisture — with a moisture meter.
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Electrics
Presence and appearance of the distribution board, sockets, switches and lighting points; operation of switches and lights if power is on; sockets — with a tester. No opening up or measurement of mains parameters.
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Ventilation
Presence of grilles and draught — checked in a simple household way, without measuring performance.
What you get
- Photo recordA photo of each defect, linked to the room
- List of defectsA brief description and location of each defect
- PDF reportWithin 1 working day — easy to forward to the developer
- ExplanationsWhat the defects mean and what to take into account in the future design project and renovation
Five steps — without you having to travel
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Request
Message us on WhatsApp or Telegram: the address, area, floor plan, condition of the apartment and the key handover date.
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Price and contract
We confirm the price and time of the visit and fix them in the contract. For clients abroad — remotely, without a personal visit.
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Access to the property
You let the developer know about our visit. We need access to all rooms and, if possible, electricity and water.
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Inspection
We inspect the apartment and photograph the defects — usually 1 to 3 hours.
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Report
Within 1 working day we send a PDF report: photos, a list of defects and explanations. Same-day report — by arrangement, for an extra fee.
How much does an inspection cost
The price depends on the apartment area. We carry out apartment inspections in Batumi only.
Rates — Batumi
One visit, one apartment
| BASIC, up to 50 m² | 250 GEL≈ $95 |
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| STANDARD, up to 60 m² | 350 GEL≈ $135 |
| PREMIUM, up to 80 m² | 500 GEL≈ $190 |
| over 80 m² | on request |
Several apartments in one complex are priced separately, taking into account the possibility of combining inspections.
Extras
Agreed before the visit
| Repeat visit — checking that defects have been fixed | 180 GEL≈ $70 |
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The price and date of the visit are confirmed once we have the address, area and information about the property, and are fixed in the contract. Any additional work is agreed with you before it is done. Payment — in GEL or USD at the official National Bank of Georgia rate on the payment date.
The apartment is accepted — time to start
After the inspection it is easy to move straight on to the design and renovation: the whole team already knows your property. See our projects →
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Seaside rental apartmentBatumi · 39 m² · Design Project with Selection · Comprehensive Renovation Management · Design Supervision Frequently asked questions about the inspection
Is this a technical survey of the apartment?
No. It is an inspection of the accessible elements of the apartment with measuring tools in your interests when you cannot be there yourself. We do not issue expert opinions or assess load-bearing structures, concealed works or compliance with building codes. If you need an official opinion — for example, for a dispute with the developer — you need a construction survey by a qualified expert.
What tools do you use?
A laser level, a 2-metre straightedge with wedges, a square, a laser tape measure, a socket tester, a tile tapping hammer, a sound level meter and a moisture meter. They help to record deviations accurately and show them to the developer, but do not replace a construction survey.
Can I order an inspection if I am abroad?
Yes, that is exactly what the service is for. We sign the contract remotely, come to the property without you and send photos and the list of defects via WhatsApp, Telegram or e-mail.
Who signs the handover act?
You or your representative with a power of attorney sign the act. Our report helps you decide but does not replace your documents with the developer: the decision to sign the act and any claims to the developer are yours. For legal questions we recommend consulting a lawyer.
What if defects are found during the inspection?
Forward the report to the developer — a list of defects with photos and room references is handy when dealing with them. You can check how the defects have been fixed on a repeat visit — 180 GEL (≈ $70).
What if there is no electricity or water in the apartment?
We inspect everything that is accessible. If there is no electricity, water, lighting or access to a room, the related elements cannot be checked — this is noted in the report.
Do you inspect apartments in Tbilisi, Kobuleti or other cities?
No, we carry out handover inspections in Batumi only. The price depends on the area: up to 50 m² — 250 GEL (≈ $95), up to 60 m² — 350 GEL (≈ $135), up to 80 m² — 500 GEL (≈ $190), over 80 m² — on request.
Do you inspect apartments with a developer finish?
Yes. We inspect finishes, windows, doors, bathrooms, accessible electrics and ventilation — everything available for inspection — with a laser level, a straightedge, a moisture meter and other tools. We do not assess concealed works, open up structures or carry out laboratory tests.
How long does an inspection take and when will I get the report?
An inspection usually takes 1 to 3 hours. The PDF report with photos and a list of defects comes within 1 working day after the inspection; on the same day — by arrangement.
Can’t come? We’ll inspect the apartment for you
An inspection lets you record visible defects before signing the handover documents and send your comments to the developer in time. Send us the key handover date and the address — we will confirm the visit and the price.
