Reinstatement Works Checklist Before Handover
Short answer: Before reinstatement work starts, confirm your lease clause and landlord scope in writing, survey the site, lock in a contractor and building work-hour rules, then book the final inspection with a rectification buffer.
Pre-work documentation
Start with paperwork, not tools. IDWorkStudio's guide lists the essentials to complete before ordering any work:
- Review your lease's reinstatement clause line by line.
- Get the landlord's specific requirements in writing, not a verbal assurance.
- Check the original handover condition or drawings from when you moved in.
- Complete a site survey with dated photos as a before-record.
That photo record matters more than it sounds. If a dispute comes up later about what state the unit was in when you took it over, dated photos are far more useful than memory.
Scope and logistics
Confirm exactly what's in scope, then lock down the logistics around it:
- Partitions, flooring, ceiling and carpentry.
- Electrical, data, telecom and air-conditioning.
- Fire protection and emergency lighting.
- Whether a nominated contractor applies.
- Building work hours and service lift booking rules.
- Disposal and haulage arrangements.
- Utility or telecom disconnection timing.
- Final inspection booked, with a buffer for rectification.
Landlords rarely sign off a unit on the first look, so leaving a few spare days after that final inspection for touch-ups avoids a late-handover penalty.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if I miss items during my own inspection?
You risk the landlord flagging them at the official handover inspection instead, which can mean a rushed, more expensive rectification under time pressure. A same-scope self-check before the official inspection, with photos, catches most of this early.
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Related guides
- Dilapidation Works Singapore: Handover Guide
- What to Expect From a Reinstatement Quote
- Reinstatement Works Singapore: The 4 Stages
Sources
Checked July 2026.