Bathroom inspection checklist
This bathroom inspection checklist is useful to have on your phone whilst you go to open property inspections. It will help you get an understanding if there are any repair or installation costs you may incur as part of the purchase.
Bathroom inspection checklist
The bathroom inspection checklist is intended to serve as a memory jogger to look for the following areas:
- Overall condition
- Wear and tear
- Mould
- Leakages
- Any other potential damages or fixes that may be necessary to account for that you will need to factor into your overall property buying costs and negotiation.
Shower
- Showerhead
- Type of shower drain: linear drain / point drain
- Showerhead pressure
- Turn on showerhead and check if the slope of the floor allows for effective drainage
- Test how long it takes for hot water to get to the shower
- Condition of walls (mould, seal / grout condition)
Toilet
- Flushing works
- Leaks behind and around the toilet
- After flushing is there continuous running water on the inside of the bowl?
- Is toilet lid firmly secure or loose?
- Toilet roll holder and location for ease of use
Sink / wash basin
- Water pressure
- Leakage around the tap whilst water in running
- Check if constant dripping after turning the tap off
- Check how long hot water takes to get to the sink
- Check for leaks underneath / behind the sink
- Check for any cracks or corrosion
Bathroom vanity cabinets
- Do all doors close and open properly?
- Check if opening the bathroom cabinets hit the ventilation fan
- Mirror
General bathroom inspection checks
- Towel rack
- Powerpoint outlets and location
- Strength of the ventilation fan
- Turn lights on/off
- Try running water in both the sink and shower and flushing to see if the water pressure drops significantly
- Check if opening and closing the window open and shuts smoothly
In Australia, there are no specific minimum size requirements for a bathroom, but it should be designed to accommodate necessary fixtures and allow for comfortable use. The layout should provide sufficient space for movement and functionality.
Regulations generally cover the following requirements in Australia for bathrooms:
1. Size and layout: Needs to accommodate for necessary fixtures and comfortable use.
2. Ventilation Adequate ventilation whether through a exhaust fan or window.
3. Waterproofing: Bathrooms must be properly waterproofed to prevent water leaks and protect the structure of the building
4. Fixtures and plumbing: The installation of fixtures such as toilets, sinks, showers and bathtubs must comply with plumbing codes and regulation
5. Accessibility: Depending on the building type and area, there may be additional requirements for disability access standards such as grab rails, wheelchair accessibility and adequate circulation space
The following would be useful for the average person looking to a buy a property
Measuring tape
Phone charger to test if all the powerpoints work