Missing or incorrectly positioned outlets
Sockets behind doors, missing connections at the dining table or too few outlets outside only become apparent when moving in.
Wall installation & boxes: last check before the plaster comes
Whether chases and conduits or cables in the boxes: everything disappears under the plaster. Document every box and every cable route now – this helps with later drilling and if a connection is missing.
The most common expensive defects in wall installation and boxes
Boxes set too deep or crooked
Boxes set too deep cannot be fitted out cleanly after plastering, and crooked boxes remain permanently visible.
Damaged cable insulation
Cables get damaged when pulled in and during plastering. Visible damage must be fixed before closing up.
Missing equipotential bonding in wet areas
In the bathroom, metal parts like pipes and tubs must be earthed (equipotential bonding). After tiling, this can no longer be checked.
What you should document and check now in wall installation and boxes
Every wall with all boxes at a glance
One photo per wall face so that the positions relative to each other are recognisable.
Measure box heights and distances
Photograph the height (from metre mark or finished floor) and distance to the wall with a measuring tape in place.
Follow cable routes to the distribution board
Photos at junctions, ceiling penetrations and at the distribution board. Cables must be laid horizontally or vertically – never diagonally.
Photograph wet areas separately
Take separate photos of the bathroom and kitchen with all connections and the equipotential bonding.
Check outlets against plan and furniture
Go through each room (bed, dining table, kitchen) with the electrical plan. Report anything missing or ending up behind a door to the electrician immediately.
Before the plaster covers everything
Upload your photos and get pointers on typical anomalies with positions, cable routes and connections – before the walls are closed.