What to Look Out for During Site Inspections
BY: Landnest Homes And Properties
BY: Landnest Homes And Properties
Monday, August 4, 2025
August 4, 2025
What to Look Out for During Site Inspections
Before committing to a land purchase, a rigorous onsite walkthrough can save you pain and money. At Landnest Homes and Properties we empower our clients to inspect land intelligently. Here are five key checkpoints to always include.
What to Look Out for During Site Inspections
Before committing to a land purchase, a rigorous onsite walkthrough can save you pain and money. At Landnest Homes and Properties we empower our clients to inspect land intelligently. Here are five key checkpoints to always include.
1. Confirm Legal Title and Documents
Request physical documents like Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), survey plan, and deed of assignment. Check that survey coordinates and beacon numbers align with what you see onsite. This step ensures you buy land that’s legally sound and government‑registered.
Tip: Always verify documents at the State Land Registry or Surveyor‑General’s office.
1. Confirm Legal Title and Documents
Request physical documents like Certificate of Occupancy (C of O), survey plan, and deed of assignment. Check that survey coordinates and beacon numbers align with what you see onsite. This step ensures you buy land that’s legally sound and government‑registered.
Tip: Always verify documents at the State Land Registry or Surveyor‑General’s office.
2. Assess Accessibility and Roads
Drive or walk the actual access route. Confirm there’s a motorable road that stays passable during rainy seasons. Good access ensures ease of development, resale value, and tenant demand.
Tip: Ask residents if roads flood, get details about planned access upgrades nearby.
2. Assess Accessibility and Roads
Drive or walk the actual access route. Confirm there’s a motorable road that stays passable during rainy seasons. Good access ensures ease of development, resale value, and tenant demand.
Tip: Ask residents if roads flood, get details about planned access upgrades nearby.
3. Evaluate Terrain, Drainage and Soil
Watch for slope, signs of flooding, rocky ground, or soft soil. These conditions impact building costs and postpone construction. Soil condition also affects stability and foundation affordability.
Tip: Visit after rain and wear proper footwear during inspection.
3. Evaluate Terrain, Drainage and Soil
Watch for slope, signs of flooding, rocky ground, or soft soil. These conditions impact building costs and postpone construction. Soil condition also affects stability and foundation affordability.
Tip: Visit after rain and wear proper footwear during inspection.
4. Check Utilities and Sanitation
Confirm availability of public electricity lines, water access, and drainage infrastructure. If utilities are missing, costs can climb unexpectedly. Reliable services add value to both personal and rental properties.
Tip: Ask developers or leaders if boreholes, transformers, or drainage were installed.
5. Observe Neighbourhood, Security and Future Projects
Assess community safety: chat with locals, look for patrol guards or CCTV. Review zoning and ask about upcoming infrastructure, roads, schools, markets, that influences land value. A thriving or fast‑developing area yields better returns and safer long‑term utility.
Tip: Check state gazettes, approved masterplans, and community update boards.
Final Thought
Smart land purchases start from the ground to the closing table. These five inspection checkpoints help you avoid common traps and make confident investments.
At Landnest Homes and Properties, each estate is vetted and presented with full transparency. We guide every inspection step so you buy land you trust and land you can build on.
Ready to inspect a site with verified support?
Message “SITE CHECK” on WhatsApp or send us a DM to book your inspection of one of our properties that could potentially be yours in the future.
You can always refer to our shout vidoe on this topic on our Official instagram page.
4. Check Utilities and Sanitation
Confirm availability of public electricity lines, water access, and drainage infrastructure. If utilities are missing, costs can climb unexpectedly. Reliable services add value to both personal and rental properties.
Tip: Ask developers or leaders if boreholes, transformers, or drainage were installed.
5. Observe Neighbourhood, Security and Future Projects
Assess community safety: chat with locals, look for patrol guards or CCTV. Review zoning and ask about upcoming infrastructure, roads, schools, markets, that influences land value. A thriving or fast‑developing area yields better returns and safer long‑term utility.
Tip: Check state gazettes, approved masterplans, and community update boards.
Final Thought
Smart land purchases start from the ground to the closing table. These five inspection checkpoints help you avoid common traps and make confident investments.
At Landnest Homes and Properties, each estate is vetted and presented with full transparency. We guide every inspection step so you buy land you trust and land you can build on.
Ready to inspect a site with verified support?
Message “SITE CHECK” on WhatsApp or send us a DM to book your inspection of one of our properties that could potentially be yours in the future.
You can always refer to our shout vidoe on this topic on our Official instagram page.
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Discover the unthinkable return of investment on real estate. We are committed to making this journey a seamless experience for you.
Visit Us at
Head Office:
No 2, Dele Adetoro Street, Bodija Ibadan.
Branch Office:
Suite 101 Block C, Akord Shopping Mall, Along Lekki_Epe, Expressway Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State.
EFCC via its Special Control Unit Money Laundering (SCUML)
We are also accredited by the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN)
Registered with Corporate Affairs Commission, Nigeria (RC:7080017)
© LandNest Homes & Properties. 2024.
LET’S GET IN TOUCH
The Ultimate Real Estate Investment Provider
Discover the unthinkable return of investment on real estate. We are committed to making this journey a seamless experience for you.
Visit Us at
Head Office:
No 2, Dele Adetoro Street, Bodija Ibadan.
Branch Office:
Suite 101 Block C, Akord Shopping Mall, Along Lekki_Epe, Expressway Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State.
Registered under EFCC via its Special Control Unit Money Laundering (SCUML)
We are also accredited by the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN)
Registered with Corporate Affairs Commission, Nigeria (RC:7080017)
© LandNest Homes & Properties. 2024.
LET’S GET IN TOUCH
The Ultimate Real Estate Investment Provider
Discover the unthinkable return of investment on real estate. We are committed to making this journey a seamless experience for you.
Visit Us at
Head Office:
No 2, Dele Adetoro Street, Bodija Ibadan.
Branch Office:
Suite 101 Block C, Akord Shopping Mall, Along Lekki_Epe, Expressway Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State.
EFCC via its Special Control Unit Money Laundering (SCUML)
We are also accredited by the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN)
Registered with Corporate Affairs Commission, Nigeria (RC:7080017)
© LandNest Homes & Properties. 2024.
LET’S GET IN TOUCH
The Ultimate Real Estate Investment Provider
Discover the unthinkable return of investment on real estate. We are committed to making this journey a seamless experience for you.
Visit Us at
Head Office:
No 2, Dele Adetoro Street, Bodija Ibadan.
Branch Office:
Suite 101 Block C, Akord Shopping Mall, Along Lekki_Epe, Expressway Bogije, Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State.
EFCC via its Special Control Unit Money Laundering (SCUML)
We are also accredited by the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN)
Registered with Corporate Affairs Commission, Nigeria (RC:7080017)
© LandNest Homes & Properties. 2024.