Snag Lists
A
Snag List is a fully comprehensive list of items that a builder
has not completed correctly and defective work to be repaired,
to complete the property to Building Regulations standard. On
completion and submission of the list, the required works are
attended to by the builder prior to closing of the sale.
Carrying out a thorough snag list on a newly built property
is vitally important to ensure that you receive an acceptable
quality of finish, making sure that you do not have a multitude
of problems and irritations after you move in. New developments
are constructed for the most part on a sub-contract basis. The
various sub-contractors usually work on a price per unit basis,
often being more concerned with working quickly than working
well, resulting in a deficient quality of finish.
The Snag List ensures that the builder carries out his obligations
to you by completing the house properly, after all, why should
you have to go to the hassle and expense of carrying out repairs
yourself when you have paid the builder a small fortune to finish
the house correctly in the first place.
IMPORTANT
TIP:Never allow yourself to be unduly pressured
by the builder into carrying out a Snag List prior to completion
of the works. Builders will often ask you to carry out the
list weeks before the property is actually complete.
Also NEVER inspect a property if it has not been fully cleaned.
If in any doubt seek professional advice. It is not advisable
to either carry out the inspection yourself or get it done
by ‘someone you know’. See FAQ.
For
examples of a small number of typical problems that can be
encountered in new properties, check our New House / Apartment
Sample Problems Gallery below.
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