Site Visit Checklist: What to Check Before Booking a Flat

⚡ Quick Answer

On a site visit, check four things: the home (layout, light, ventilation, views), the site (construction progress and quality), the neighbourhood (access, traffic, daily needs) and the paperwork (MahaRERA registration, plans, cost sheet).

Visit twice - once on a weekday and once at a different time of day.
Take photos and notes so you can compare projects later.
Ask for every promise in writing.

Brochures and videos are useful, but nothing replaces walking through a home and the area around it. A well-planned site visit helps you see what the home will really feel like, and gives you the right questions to ask before you pay anything.

Use this checklist on your visit. Print it, or keep it open on your phone.

Table of Contents

Before You Go
In the Sample Flat
At the Construction Site
In the Neighbourhood
Questions to Ask the Sales Team
After the Visit: How to Decide
Related Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Conclusion: See It, Measure It, Get It in Writing

Before You Go

Book an appointment. A fixed time means the right person is available to answer questions.
Read the basics. Look up the MahaRERA registration and the floor plans so you can ask sharper questions.
Shortlist units. Know which configuration and floors you are interested in.
Carry a measuring tape. It helps you check whether your furniture will fit.

Our MahaRERA verification guide explains how to check a project online in a few minutes.

In the Sample Flat

Layout and flowIs the living area separate from bedrooms? Is the kitchen easy to work in?
Room sizesAsk for the carpet area of each room and compare it with the sample flat.
Light and airCheck window sizes, cross-ventilation and which way the rooms face.
StorageLook for space for wardrobes, a utility area and storage.
SpecificationsAsk which fittings and finishes are standard and which are only for display.
ViewsAsk what the view will be from your actual floor and direction.

Remember: sample flats are often furnished to look spacious. Ask the team to show you what is included in the actual home and get the specification list in writing.

At the Construction Site

How far construction has progressed compared with the published schedule
Housekeeping and safety on site – a well-run site is a good sign
The location of your tower within the land and what it faces
Where the entrances, parking and drop-off will be
Space planned for amenities such as the pool, gym and gardens

For an idea of what to look for in amenities, see amenities at L&T The Gateway Sewri.

In the Neighbourhood

CommuteDrive or travel your daily route at peak time if you can.
TransportFind the nearest railway station and main roads.
Daily needsLook for groceries, pharmacies, schools and hospitals nearby.
Noise and surroundingsNotice traffic, construction and open spaces around the site.

If you are visiting Sewri, our neighbourhood guide to living in Sewri and Sewri connectivity guide will help you plan your route.

Questions to Ask the Sales Team

What is the MahaRERA number and the declared completion date? Match it with what is on the official website.
What is the all-in cost? Ask for a cost sheet with base price, GST, stamp duty, registration and other charges.
What is the payment plan? Understand what is due and when.
What is included? Fittings, parking, club membership and maintenance deposits.
When is possession and what happens if it is delayed? Look for the answer in the agreement.

To understand every line on the cost sheet, read the true cost of buying a flat in Mumbai.

After the Visit: How to Decide

The best decisions are rarely made on the spot. After your visit, take a day to review your notes and photos. Write down what you liked, what worried you and the questions that are still open, and send those questions to the sales team in writing.

If you have seen more than one project, compare them on the same points: carpet area, layout, light, views, amenities, developer track record, possession date and all-in cost. A simple table makes the differences clear.

Visiting L&T The Gateway Sewri? Use our L&T The Gateway Sewri site visit guide for the address, directions and what to check in the sample flat.

Compare	Project A	Project B
Carpet area of the unit
Layout and light
Views
Amenities
Possession date (MahaRERA)
All-in cost

Copy this table into your notes and fill it in after each visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I check on a site visit?

Check the home layout, light and ventilation, construction progress, the neighbourhood and the paperwork, including MahaRERA registration and the cost sheet.

Should I visit more than once?

Yes. Visiting at different times of the day helps you understand traffic, light and noise.

Is the sample flat the same as the actual flat?

Not always. Sample flats are often furnished and may show upgraded finishes. Ask for the specification list for the actual home.

What documents should I ask for during a site visit?

Ask for the MahaRERA number, floor plans with carpet areas, the cost sheet and the payment plan.

How do I book a site visit at L&T The Gateway Sewri?

Fill in the enquiry form on this page or call +91 80503 63647, and the team will help you plan your visit.

How long does a site visit take?

Plan for one to two hours, including the sample flat, the site, the neighbourhood and a discussion of the cost sheet.

Conclusion: See It, Measure It, Get It in Writing

A good site visit is calm and planned. Look closely at the home, walk the neighbourhood, ask clear questions and get the answers in writing. To plan a visit to L&T The Gateway Sewri, enquire now or call +91 80503 63647. You can also explore the project on the homepage first.

L&T The Gateway, Sewri

MahaRERA No. P51900054969

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