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Published by Civitas Editorial • November 2026 • 5 min read

Whether you are evaluating a newly completed building in East Legon, monitoring an investment home in Community 25, or assessing your own residence before the rains, a methodical walkthrough checklist reveals issues before they escalate.

Room-by-Room Inspection Guide

1. Exterior & Boundary Walls

• Inspect compound walls for structural settlement cracks or leaning.
• Check razor wire, spikes, or electric fence tension and test energizer alarm functions.
• Ensure compound stormwater drainage channels slope toward municipal gutters without pooling.

2. Roof, Gutters & Ceiling Plaster

• Look for yellowish water rings or brownish moisture stains on POP or gypsum ceilings.
• Inspect valley gutters and downspouts for leaves, dead vegetation, or bird nesting.
• Verify roof flashing sealant around vents, parapets, and rooftop solar mounting frames.

3. Plumbing & Water Systems

• Check water meter movement when all taps and appliances are shut off.
• Inspect beneath bathroom vanities for slow drips from flexible hoses and angle valves.
• Flush toilets and observe whether the fill valve shuts off cleanly or trickles continuously.

4. Electrical Distribution Board

• Feel breaker switches for unusual warmth or buzzing sounds.
• Test Residual Current Devices (RCD / safety trip switches) using the built-in test button.
• Check that all switchboards and plug sockets are securely anchored to the wall.