Acceptance of an apartment from the developer

Preparation for acceptance of the apartment

Before you start inspecting and accepting the apartment from the developer, you should familiarize yourself with the documentation. It is important to have with you:

• Share participation agreement or other document confirming the purchase of the apartment.
• Technical passport of the dwelling.
• Acceptance certificate.
• Apartment plan with indication of all rooms and their dimensions.

Main stages of apartment acceptance

The first thing that begins the acceptance of an apartment in a new building is to check whether the dimensions of the rooms correspond to the plan. To do this, the area of each room is measured, the height of the ceilings is measured, and the resulting data is compared with those specified in the documentation. It is important to make sure that all rooms correspond to the stated parameters. The following is carried out:

• Check the quality of the floor and walls. It is necessary to inspect the surfaces to identify uneven flooring, cracks or other deviations. Professionals use special levels for this purpose. The greatest attention is paid to joints and corners, where problems often occur. Any defects found should be noted and fixed.
• Inspection of windows and doors. Windows and doors are mandatory elements that must be installed qualitatively and without defects. When accepting apartments in a new building, you should check how easily the windows and doors open and close, whether there are no gaps and distortions. It is important to make sure that the double-glazed windows are installed correctly and that the seals are airtight.
• Check electrical wiring and outlets. Electrical wiring must be done in accordance with norms and standards. All sockets, switches and lighting fixtures must be checked. Make sure that all outlets are working. Pay special attention to the grounding and circuit breakers in the electrical panel.
• Inspection of the water supply and sewerage system. The water supply and sewerage system must be in good working order and ready for use. When accepting the apartment from the developer, it is necessary to check the operation of all taps, faucets and drains. Specialists make sure that there are no leaks or damage to pipes. Special attention is paid to plumbing fixtures and their fasteners.