111 quality checks. Each one passed, or the work is redone.
Every check signed off in Élara OS on evidence: a geotagged capture, an instrument reading and a name.
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- Moments
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- Waivers
- None
Evidence, not a tick in a box.
Every check is signed off in Élara OS by someone who did not do the work, with the proof attached. A check without its proof has not been done.
Geotagged capture
Taken at the check, stamped with time and place, and read by computer vision.
Instrument reading
A laser, a vernier or a gauge, read against the tolerance written here.
Signed record
A certificate, a test result or a signature, filed against the home.
Reviewed by AI. Signed by a person.
Every site image is checked by a vision model before it counts.
- EXIF · Geofence
Time and place
Timestamp and GPS matched to the site.
- OCR
Stamps and codes
Grade stamps and laminate codes read against the order.
- Perceptual hash
No reuse
Every image fingerprinted; none counts twice.
- Defect detection
Fault screening
Chips, bubbles and uneven gaps flagged.
- Digit reading
Readings
Tape and laser figures read against tolerance.
- Human in the loop
The model flags. A person signs.
Software never passes a check.
- 0120
On arrival
Materials as they are delivered, and the site as we receive it.
- 0220
Before closing in
Everything that will be hidden — wiring, pipes, framing, fixings — checked while it can still be seen.
- 0354
At finish
Each trade's work as it is completed, under a raking light.
- 0417
At handover
The whole home, once more, in your presence.
Materials, as they arrive
Nothing is built from a board, a hinge or a slab that has not been read against the order. What the quote names by grade and series is checked at the door, by grade and series.
- 001
Plywood grade stamp
Every carcass sheet carries the manufacturer's IS:710 BWP stamp; one stamped face per lot is photographed.
Geotagged captureOn arrivalAI · OCR - 002
Plywood thickness
Sheets measured with a vernier at three points; an 18 mm sheet reads 17.5 mm or better.
Instrument readingOn arrival - 003
Plywood core
A cut edge from each lot is inspected for voids, core gaps and soft patches, and photographed.
Geotagged captureOn arrivalAI · Defect detection - 004
HDHMR board
Shutter boards are HDHMR by the maker's grade certificate; density is checked against the datasheet.
Signed recordOn arrival - 005
Laminate by code
The manufacturer code on each sheet matches the approved material board, line by line.
Geotagged captureOn arrivalAI · OCR - 006
Veneer species and lot
Species, natural or reconstituted, and a single lot for every visible face in a room.
Signed recordOn arrival - 007
Hardware make and series
Every box of hinges, channels and lift-ups is opened and its make and series read against the order.
Geotagged captureOn arrivalAI · OCR - 008
Hardware cycle rating
The rated cycle count of each series is on the project file before a single piece is fitted.
Signed recordOn arrival - 009
Stone lot
Slabs for one counter run come from one lot, matched against the approved sample in daylight.
Geotagged captureOn arrivalAI · Sample match - 010
Edge band
Edge band matches the laminate colour and measures 2 mm on every exposed edge.
Instrument readingOn arrival - 011
Adhesives and sealants
Specified brands only, within shelf life; batch dates photographed on the tins.
Geotagged captureOn arrivalAI · OCR - 012
Paint and lacquer system
System, shade code and coat count on the tin match the finish schedule for that room.
Signed recordOn arrival - 013
Electrical materials
Wires, switches and breakers are the specified brand and ISI-marked; gauge read off the sheath.
Geotagged captureOn arrivalAI · OCR - 014
Damage on arrival
Every delivery is unpacked and inspected the same day; a damaged piece is refused before it reaches the site floor.
Geotagged captureOn arrivalAI · Defect detection
Modular and carpentry
Most of what you are buying is joinery, so most of the checks are here: the carcass, the shutter, the drawer and the finish, each measured rather than eyeballed.
- 015
Carcass square
Both diagonals of every carcass measured; the difference is within 2 mm.
Instrument readingAt finish - 016
Carcass level and plumb
Base units level within 2 mm per metre; tall units plumb within 3 mm over their full height.
Instrument readingAt finish - 017
Wall fixing
Every wall unit hangs on rated brackets anchored into masonry with the specified fixings, never into plaster alone.
Geotagged captureBefore closing in - 018
Moisture gap
A 6 mm gap or a fitted back panel between every carcass and the wall; no carcass touches a wet wall.
Instrument readingBefore closing in - 019
Legs and plinth
Adjustable legs under every base unit; the plinth clips on rather than nailed and is sealed at the floor.
Geotagged captureAt finish - 020
Sink and hob carcass
The sink base is lined and every cut-out edge sealed before the appliance goes in.
Geotagged captureBefore closing in - 021
Shutter gap
Gaps between shutters are 2 mm and even from top to bottom along the whole run.
Instrument readingAt finish - 022
Shutter alignment
Top and bottom edges of adjacent shutters align within 1 mm along the run.
Instrument readingAt finish - 023
Shutter flatness
No bow greater than 1 mm across a shutter, checked with a straightedge.
Instrument readingAt finish - 024
Hinge count and setting
Hinges per shutter as the hardware maker specifies for its height; soft-close engages on every one.
Geotagged captureAt finish - 025
Handles and profiles
Handles centred and level along a run; handleless profiles continuous with no step at a joint.
Instrument readingAt finish - 026
Edge band finish
No visible glue line and no chipping; corners eased and clean under a fingertip.
Geotagged captureAt finishAI · Defect detection - 027
Drawer glide and stop
Every drawer opens fully, closes soft, and its front sits flush within 1 mm of its neighbours.
Instrument readingAt finish - 028
Drawer under load
Channels rated for the drawer's use; a loaded pull-out closes without sag or scrape.
Geotagged captureAt finish - 029
Internal fittings
Lift-ups, trays, hangers and pull-outs fitted to the signed drawing, and operated once each.
Geotagged captureAt finish - 030
Shelf spans
Shelves sit on the specified supports; no shelf spans more than the board allows unsupported.
Instrument readingAt finish - 031
Laminate surface
No bubbles, lifting or delamination, checked under a raking light.
Geotagged captureAt finishAI · Defect detection - 032
Lacquer finish
Coat count as specified; no orange peel, runs or dust under a raking light.
Geotagged captureAt finishAI · Defect detection - 033
Veneer match
Grain direction and book-match follow the drawing across the whole run.
Geotagged captureAt finishAI · Sample match - 034
Shutter to carcass reveal
Overlay consistent across the run; no carcass edge shows when the shutters are closed.
Geotagged captureAt finish - 035
Counter support and overhang
The counter is supported at every joint; the overhang is as drawn, within 3 mm.
Instrument readingAt finish - 036
Made-to-order pieces
Loose furniture checked against its drawing for dimension, joint and finish before it leaves the factory.
Signed recordAt finish - 037
Hardware adjustment
Every hinge adjusted in all three axes and every screw seated; no play in any shutter.
Geotagged captureAt finish - 038
Clean inside
Every carcass vacuumed and wiped; no dust, chips or adhesive left inside.
Geotagged captureAt handover
Walls
A wall is judged under a raking light, not from the door. Preparation is checked before the first coat, because paint hides nothing for long.
- 039
Surface preparation
Putty sanded flat; undulation within 3 mm over 2 m, checked with a straightedge.
Instrument readingBefore closing in - 040
Crack treatment
Hairline cracks grooved and filled; joints at the ceiling and around frames filled before primer.
Geotagged captureBefore closing inAI · Defect detection - 041
Primer coat
One full coat of primer, dry, and photographed before any top coat goes on.
Geotagged captureBefore closing in - 042
Paint system and coats
The specified system and coat count; shade matched to the approved swatch in daylight.
Signed recordAt finish - 043
Paint finish
No patches, roller marks, drips or misses under a raking light; corners and edges cut clean.
Geotagged captureAt finishAI · Defect detection - 044
Texture and special finishes
Pattern, depth and sheen match the approved sample panel.
Geotagged captureAt finishAI · Sample match - 045
Wallpaper
Pattern matched across every joint; no bubbles, lifting edges or visible seams; trimmed straight at cornice and skirting.
Geotagged captureAt finishAI · Sample match - 046
Panelling and cladding
Panels plumb and even, joints closed, fixings hidden; fluted profiles run in one straight line.
Instrument readingAt finish - 047
Skirting
Continuous and level, mitred at corners with no gaps; the joint to the floor sealed.
Geotagged captureAt finish - 048
Finished walls protected
Finished walls masked until handover; any damage after finish is recorded and redone, not touched up.
Geotagged captureAt finish
Ceiling
Everything above the ceiling is checked while it can still be seen. Once it closes, the checks are about the line and the light.
- 049
Framework
Framing on the specified channels at the specified spacing; every hanger anchored to the slab.
Geotagged captureBefore closing in - 050
Services above the ceiling
Every wire in conduit, every joint in a box, and every air-conditioning drain falling the right way before the ceiling closes.
Geotagged captureBefore closing in - 051
Ceiling level
Level within 3 mm across the room, checked with a laser.
Instrument readingAt finish - 052
Cut-out positions
Every light, speaker and grille cut-out matches the lighting layout within 10 mm.
Instrument readingAt finish - 053
Joints and finish
Joints taped and filled; no joint, screw head or crack visible after paint under a raking light.
Geotagged captureAt finishAI · Defect detection - 054
Coves and profile lines
Coves straight and continuous, cornice joints closed, and LED channels lit evenly without spots.
Geotagged captureAt finishAI · Defect detection - 055
Access
Every service that may need maintenance has an access panel that can be reached.
Geotagged captureAt finish - 056
Fixture fit
Fixtures sit flush and level, their trims closed with no gap to the ceiling.
Geotagged captureAt finish
Kitchen: tiles, counter and appliances
The one room where the studio lays tile and sets stone, and the room that sees water and heat every day. It is checked for both.
- 057
Dado substrate
The wall behind the dado plumb and flat; tiles set on the specified adhesive.
Geotagged captureBefore closing in - 058
Tile plane and lippage
Dado tiles in one plane with lippage within 1 mm; joints straight and even.
Instrument readingAt finish - 059
Grout
Grout lines full, uniform and cleaned; epoxy grout where the schedule specifies it.
Geotagged captureAt finishAI · Defect detection - 060
Counter level
Countertop level within 1 mm per metre, checked along and across the run.
Instrument readingAt finish - 061
Counter joints
Joints filled, colour-matched and polished flush; no step under a fingertip.
Geotagged captureAt finish - 062
Counter edges and cut-outs
Edges polished; sink and hob cut-outs true to the appliance template.
Instrument readingAt finish - 063
Sink fit and seal
Sink seated flush or undermounted as drawn, the silicone bead continuous, and the bowl drains without pooling.
Geotagged captureAt finish - 064
Hob, chimney and appliances
Fitted to the maker's clearances; the chimney duct sealed and run outdoors; every appliance switched on and tested.
Signed recordAt finish - 065
Dado to counter joint
One continuous silicone bead along the joint; no gap that can hold water.
Geotagged captureAt finish - 066
Water and heat protection
Lining around the sink base and behind the hob; no carcass edge left exposed to water or heat.
Geotagged captureAt finish
Electrical additions
Every new point, checked before the wall closes and again when the plate goes on. Tests are recorded per circuit, not per home.
- 067
Layout as drawn
Every point and switch board where the signed drawing places it, within 25 mm.
Instrument readingBefore closing in - 068
Chasing and conduit
Chases within the allowed depth; conduits continuous, then filled and plastered before paint.
Geotagged captureBefore closing in - 069
Wire gauge per circuit
Light, socket and air-conditioning circuits on the specified gauge, read off the sheath and photographed.
Geotagged captureBefore closing inAI · OCR - 070
Earth continuity
Every socket earthed; continuity tested and recorded circuit by circuit.
Instrument readingBefore closing in - 071
Colour code and labels
Phase, neutral and earth in the standard colours; every circuit labelled at the distribution board.
Geotagged captureAt finishAI · OCR - 072
Junctions
No joint inside a conduit; every connection made in a box that can be opened.
Geotagged captureBefore closing in - 073
Distribution board
Breaker ratings per circuit as designed; the residual-current device fitted and trip-tested.
Instrument readingAt finish - 074
Insulation test
Insulation resistance tested per circuit before the plates go on; the reading recorded.
Instrument readingBefore closing in - 075
Switch plates
Plates level and flush, aligned across a wall, with no gap to the surface.
Instrument readingAt finish - 076
Lights and dimmers
Every fixture lit; dimmers and scenes work as programmed, with no flicker.
Geotagged captureAt finish - 077
Sockets
Every socket tested with a plug tester for polarity and earth.
Geotagged captureAt finish - 078
Automation and low voltage
Every automation, data and speaker point tested end to end and signed off.
Signed recordAt finish
Glass, mirror and hardware
Glass is checked for what it is and how it is held; hardware for how it moves in the hand.
- 079
Glass grade and thickness
Toughened where specified, with the maker's stamp; thickness as drawn.
Geotagged captureOn arrivalAI · OCR - 080
Edges
Edges polished, corners eased, and no chips anywhere.
Geotagged captureAt finishAI · Defect detection - 081
Mirror fixing
Fixed on the specified adhesive and clips, level, with a moisture-safe backing.
Geotagged captureAt finish - 082
Shower and partition glass
Plumb, sealed continuously, and doors that swing and latch without scraping.
Instrument readingAt finish - 083
Profile shutters
Aluminium profile shutters square, glass seated evenly, gaskets continuous.
Instrument readingAt finish - 084
Door hardware
Locks, closers and handles operate smoothly; strike plates aligned; doors close without a slam.
Geotagged captureAt finish
Additional plumbing
The points the studio adds to a builder's plumbing are tested under pressure before they are closed in, and checked dry after a day of use.
- 085
Layout
New points where the drawing places them; the sink, water purifier, dishwasher and geyser each with their own supply and drain.
Instrument readingBefore closing in - 086
Pipe class and joints
The specified pipe class, joined as its maker specifies.
Geotagged captureBefore closing inAI · OCR - 087
Pressure test
Every new supply line pressure-tested and held for 30 minutes without a drop, before it is closed in.
Instrument readingBefore closing in - 088
Drain fall and traps
Drains fall towards the outlet; every fixture has a trap, so no smell path is left open.
Instrument readingBefore closing in - 089
Fittings
Taps and mixers as specified, fitted level and sealed; no drip after ten minutes running.
Geotagged captureAt finish - 090
Dry after use
Every joint under the sink and behind the geyser dry after 24 hours of use.
Geotagged captureAt handover
Site condition and protection
The home arrives from its builder, and we record how it arrives. What we find is noted with you, not hidden under our work, and the home is protected before the first material comes in.
- 091
Site survey
Floor level, wall plumb and room dimensions measured and recorded before work begins; builder defects noted with photographs.
Instrument readingOn arrival - 092
Existing services
Water pressure, drain flow and electrical supply tested and recorded as received.
Instrument readingOn arrival - 093
Floor protection
The builder's flooring covered edge to edge with board and sheet before any material enters.
Geotagged captureOn arrival - 094
Fixtures masked
Doors, windows, sanitaryware and counters masked; the lift and lobby protected as the society requires.
Geotagged captureOn arrival - 095
Dust and debris
Rooms sealed from working areas; debris removed daily; nothing poured into a drain.
Geotagged captureBefore closing in - 096
Storage
Materials stacked off the floor, dry, and away from wet work.
Geotagged captureOn arrival
Styling and soft furnishing
The last five percent, checked as carefully as the first: what hangs straight, what falls to the right length, what is the fabric you approved.
- 097
Curtains and blinds
Tracks level; the drop 10 mm clear of the floor or as designed; blinds run straight.
Instrument readingAt handover - 098
Upholstery
Fabric as approved, by code; seams straight, patterns matched, no puckering.
Geotagged captureAt handoverAI · Sample match - 099
Art and mirrors hung
Level, at the height drawn, on rated fixings.
Instrument readingAt handover - 100
Rugs, cushions and objects
Placed as styled, in the colours of the approved board.
Geotagged captureAt handoverAI · Sample match - 101
Lamps, plants and scenes
Every lamp working, every plant healthy, and the lighting scenes set for your first evening.
Geotagged captureAt handover
Handover
The home once more, room by room, with you. Nothing is signed off by the person who built it.
- 102
Snag list closed
Every snag closed with a photograph before the walkthrough is booked.
Signed recordAt handover - 103
Deep clean
Every surface, the inside of every carcass, glass, floors and fixtures cleaned; all protection removed.
Geotagged captureAt handover - 104
Every door, drawer and switch
Operated once more, room by room, in your presence.
Geotagged captureAt handover - 105
Appliances demonstrated
Hob, chimney, geyser, purifier and automation demonstrated, with their manuals handed over.
Signed recordAt handover - 106
As-built drawings
Electrical and plumbing drawings as built, handed over for whatever comes next.
Signed recordAt handover - 107
Warranty pack
Every brand's warranty and the ÉLARA Standard, with dates, in one pack.
Signed recordAt handover - 108
Care guide
How to clean each finish and what never to use on it, room by room.
Signed recordAt handover - 109
Final measurements
Counter heights, shutter gaps and levels re-checked after the home has settled.
Instrument readingAt handover - 110
Sign-off
Room-by-room sign-off with photographs, your name and ours.
Signed recordAt handover - 111
The 30-day visit
Booked at handover; anything that has moved in a month of living is adjusted.
Signed recordAt handover
Reworked until it passes. Never negotiated.
Zero tolerance means the tolerance is written down, and a miss is a miss. The list above is worth exactly what happens here.
- 01
The check fails
A snag is raised in Élara OS with the photograph, the trade that did the work and a date to put it right. It is not marked minor and it is not negotiated.
- 02
The work is redone
By the vendor who did it, at no cost to you, and then the check runs again — by someone other than the person who did the rework.
- 03
You see it happen
Every check and every snag appears in your app as it is signed off. Nobody at the studio can waive a check; only you can accept a deviation, in writing, and it stays on your record.
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