3 BHK Site-Visit Checklist: 40 Things to Inspect Before Booking
Ready to visit a shortlisted 3 BHK? Use this 40-point 3 BHK site visit checklist for Gandhinagar to inspect location, daylight, layout, lifts, parking, amenities and sales claims before you pay a token. It is built for booking-stage visits — not just rainy-day drainage checks.
A useful 3 BHK site visit is structured, not sentimental. Verify the project on GujRERA before you travel, confirm which unit you are seeing, walk the approach and common areas, measure the sample flat if permitted, inspect lifts and parking, and collect quotation and agreement pointers before any token payment.
Photograph each material concern with a numbered log. Mark Pass, Watch or Fail on this page as you go. If several items land on Watch or Fail, pause booking until sales responds in writing or you complete a second pass.
Before the visit: what to carry and who to bring
Serious buyers treat a site visit like a short audit, not a brochure tour. Carry the unit plan, RERA printout, tape measure and this checklist. Bring a second reviewer when possible — one person reads items while the other photographs and listens for noise.
What to carry
Unit plan and block position — confirm orientation against the flat shown.
GujRERA registration note — match project name and promoter before you travel.
Tape measure and charged phone — measure rooms if sales permits; log photos from the gate inward.
Visit timing tips
Schedule one visit for layout, daylight and amenities. Plan a second pass for commute, peak-hour noise or monsoon drainage if season and access allow. Comparing two finalists on the same day with the same checklist reduces memory bias.
Sample flat ≠ your unit.
Ask for tower, floor, orientation and view of the exact home you are considering. A polished sample on a mid floor does not prove how your shortlisted unit will feel.
The 40-point 3 BHK site-visit checklist
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1Confirm visit logistics in writing. Get the date, sales contact, gate instructions and parking guidance before you travel.
2Carry the right tools. Bring the unit plan, RERA printout, tape measure, charged phone and this checklist.
3Verify on GujRERA first. Match project name, promoter and registration on the official portal before the visit.
4Plan timing deliberately. Schedule a weekday slot if you want to test peak-hour approach-road traffic.
5Bring a second reviewer. A second person helps with layout, noise and daylight observations.
6Prepare your question list. Pull questions from the total-cost and booking-diligence guides beforehand.
7Check the weather window. A monsoon pass adds drainage signal; pair with a dry-season layout visit when possible.
8Confirm what you will see. Ask whether the visit covers your actual unit, a sample flat or only the sales gallery.
9Record unit identity early. Note tower, block, floor and orientation of the flat shown.
10Start a numbered photo log. Begin at the approach road and work inward with consistent photo numbers.
11Test the approach road. Check width, U-turn ease and night lighting if you can return after dark.
12Observe local traffic patterns. Note school-zone, hospital or commercial traffic near the gate.
13Photograph entry conditions. Capture construction debris, diversions or waterlogging at the entrance.
14Review security process. Confirm whether visitor access is controlled, logged and escorted.
15Anchor your commute test. Note distance from SG Highway or your GIFT City gate-to-gate start pin.
16Walk permitted common areas. See the lobby, podium and parking ramp you will use daily.
17Ask about future phases. Clarify whether upcoming towers may block view or add construction noise.
18Match signage to records. Project identity on site should match the GujRERA registration.
19Compare finalists same day. Visit a second shortlisted project with the same checklist discipline.
20Record ambient noise. Listen for highway, commercial or railway frontage near your tower.
21Measure rooms if permitted. Do not assume brochure dimensions; measure living, bedrooms and kitchen.
22Compare orientation to your unit. Check whether the sample layout matches your shortlisted tower and floor.
23Operate windows and balcony doors. Open every opening and note alignment, stiffness and seal gaps.
37Define pre-token confirmations. Ask what must be confirmed in writing before any token payment.
38Tag photos for follow-up. Photograph material concerns with location tags for your email trail.
39Compare RERA progress photos. For under-construction projects, reconcile portal photos with the live site.
40Score before you leave. Mark Pass, Watch or Fail per section before you exit the gate.
Score the visit before you leave the gate
Do not rely on a vague “felt good” impression. Before you drive away, review each section:
Status
Meaning
What to do next
Pass
No material concern for that item today.
Move on; keep the photo log for your records.
Watch
Something to document and revisit.
Email sales with photo numbers and ask for written clarification.
Fail
Serious enough to pause booking.
Do not pay a token until the item is answered or reinspected.
N/A
Not applicable or not accessible today.
Note why — e.g. amenity phase not open — and schedule a second pass.
If two or more sections have multiple Fail items, compare against your backup project while memory is fresh. Context beats isolated impressions.
Documents and quotation follow-up
A site visit should end with paperwork pointers, not just photos. Request these before any token payment:
Quotation and payment schedule
All-in price components, milestone dates and what triggers each demand.
Approved layout
Unit plan with carpet versus saleable area and parking allotment.
Specification sheet
What is standard versus upgraded in the sample flat you saw.
Society cost assumptions
Maintenance, corpus and move-in deposits for a comparable completed phase.
Draft agreement pointers
Key clauses to review with your adviser before signing.
Written responses
Email trail for every Watch or Fail item with photo references.
Bring the checklist to our 3 BHK projects
Use the 40-point worksheet on site at any Shree Buildcon project below. Ask sales to identify your unit position, show the applicable layout and explain which areas are complete, in progress or safe to inspect.
Ariva GujRERA: PR/GJ/GANDHINAGAR/GANDHINAGAR/Gandhinagar Municipal Corporation/MAA17033/290626/300632. Verify the latest official record for each project independently before making a booking decision.
Can I measure the sample flat during a site visit?
Yes, if sales permits and the area is safe to access. Carry a tape measure and note room dimensions on your unit plan. Do not assume brochure sizes match the flat you will receive.
What should I photograph on a 3 BHK site visit?
Start at the approach road and work inward: gate conditions, lobby, parking ramp, each room, balcony views, lift lobby, amenity areas and any concern you want answered in writing.
How do I test daylight and ventilation without guessing?
Visit at the time you are likely to use the home. Open windows and balcony doors, stand in each bedroom and living area, and note sun angle, cross-breeze and noise together rather than relying on sales lighting.
Should I visit more than one project in a day?
Yes, when practical. Comparing two finalists with the same checklist on the same day reduces memory bias and makes trade-offs clearer.
What questions should sales confirm in writing?
Unit identity, carpet versus saleable area, parking allotment, payment schedule, maintenance and corpus assumptions, specification inclusions, and any verbal promise about view, floor or delivery.
Is a sample flat enough to judge my actual unit?
Not always. A sample flat helps with layout and finishes, but your tower, floor, orientation and view may differ. Ask for the block plan position of the unit you are considering.
How many site visits should I plan before booking?
Most serious buyers plan at least two: one focused on layout, daylight and amenities, and one focused on commute, noise and document review. Add a monsoon pass if you are buying during wet season.
What is the difference between Pass, Watch and Fail?
Pass means no material concern for that item today. Watch means something to document and revisit. Fail means a concern serious enough to pause booking until you get a written response or reinspection.
Do I need GujRERA verification before the visit?
Yes. Verify project name, promoter and registration before you travel so you do not waste time on the wrong phase or an unregistered offering.
Can I bring a contractor or architect on the visit?
Ask the sales team first. Many projects allow a second pass with a fit-out consultant if you schedule it in advance.
What documents should I collect before paying a token?
Quotation, payment schedule, draft agreement pointers, approved layout, parking letter if applicable, and any society cost assumptions. Pair with the booking due-diligence guide for under-construction purchases.
How does this checklist differ from the monsoon inspection guide?
This checklist covers the full booking-stage visit — location, layout, lifts, parking, amenities and commercial documents. The monsoon guide adds rain-specific drainage and waterproofing checks you should run during wet season.
