Typical Home Snag List
1. Walls and Ceilings
- Paintwork: Uneven or patchy paint, missed areas, or paint drips.
- Cracks: Hairline cracks in plaster or drywall, especially around doors, windows, or corners.
- Plaster Finish: Rough patches, dents, or poorly finished plaster surfaces.
- Nail Pops: Small bumps where nails or screws are pushing out from the plasterboard.
2. Doors and Windows
- Misalignment: Doors or windows that don’t open or close smoothly, or are misaligned in their frames.
- Handles and Locks: Loose door handles or poorly fitted locks that don't latch or operate correctly.
- Gaps and Draughts: Gaps around window or door frames that let in air or are not properly sealed.
- Scratches or Dents: Damage to door panels, window frames, or glass.
3. Floors
- Uneven Flooring: Uneven tiles, floorboards, or carpets causing trip hazards or unsightly bumps.
- Gaps: Gaps between tiles, floorboards, or along the edges where flooring meets walls.
- Squeaky Floors: Loose boards or improperly secured subflooring leading to creaky floors.
- Grouting: Uneven, cracked, or missing grout between tiles.
4. Skirting Boards and Architraves
- Poorly Fitted: Misaligned or loosely fitted skirting boards or architraves.
- Gaps: Visible gaps between skirting boards and the floor or between architraves and walls.
- Finish: Rough edges, poor paintwork, or visible joints that haven’t been properly sealed or filled.
5. Electrical Issues
- Socket and Switch Alignment: Crooked or loose electrical sockets, light switches, or faceplates.
- Lighting: Missing bulbs, flickering lights, or non-functioning fixtures.
- Wiring Issues: Exposed wires, missing covers, or poor cable management.
- Appliances: Built-in appliances not functioning correctly or installed improperly.
6. Plumbing Issues
- Leaks: Minor leaks under sinks, around toilets, or at pipe joints.
- Water Pressure: Low water pressure from taps or shower heads.
- Drainage Issues: Slow-draining sinks, baths, or showers.
- Toilet Flushing: Toilets that don’t flush properly or have continuous running water.
7. Heating and Ventilation
- Radiators: Cold spots on radiators, improperly fitted units, or leaks at valves.
- Underfloor Heating: Uneven heat distribution or areas that don’t heat up properly.
- Extractor Fans: Non-functioning or noisy extractor fans in bathrooms or kitchens.
- Ventilation Grilles: Loose or misaligned ventilation grilles.
8. Kitchen Fittings
- Cabinets and Drawers: Misaligned doors, sticking drawers, or loose handles.
- Worktops: Scratches, chips, or poorly fitted joints in work surfaces.
- Appliance Fitment: Gaps around built-in appliances or improperly sealed edges.
- Splashbacks: Poorly applied splashbacks, uneven tiles, or loose sections.
9. Bathrooms
- Silicone Sealing: Gaps or uneven silicone sealing around showers, baths, sinks, and tiles.
- Leaks: Small leaks at taps, shower heads, or toilet seals.
- Waterproofing Issues: Poor waterproofing around wet areas leading to potential leaks or dampness.
- Toilet Installation: Toilet not fixed securely to the floor or wall.
10. External Areas
- Brickwork: Cracks, uneven mortar, or poorly finished pointing.
- Gutters and Downpipes: Leaks, blockages, or poor alignment leading to drainage issues.
- Driveways and Paths: Uneven paving, loose slabs, or poorly laid gravel.
- External Paint: Patchy or uneven paintwork on external walls, doors, or window frames.
11. General Finishes
- Mouldings: Uneven or poorly finished mouldings on ceilings, stairs, or around doors.
- Stairs: Creaking steps, loose railings, or uneven stair heights.
- Loft Hatch: Poorly fitting or difficult-to-open loft hatch.
- Cleaning: Dust, debris, or leftover building materials left behind after the builders have finished.
By addressing these typical snagging issues after construction, you can ensure the quality and longevity of your home’s finishes and functionality.