The top ten snagging defects that we see most often are:
1.- Plasterwork & decoration improperly finished, particularly around areas such as piping, media plates, light switches and plug sockets
2.- Tiling grouting incomplete.
3.-Architraves & skirting boards caulking incomplete.
4.-External brickwork lack of wash and drain vents in place.
5.-Block work improperly pointed.
6.-Loft insulation incomplete or laid incorrectly.
7.-Extractor fans venting into interstitial space or voids.
8.-Soil vent pipes not connected to roof discharge grill.
9.-Broken roof tiles.
10.- Defective or scratched glazing.
This list is comprehensive but not limited
So, this is an extensive list of what a snagging inspector would look for:
For windows – has all paintwork been finished off, including undersides of sills?
Is the framework on windows and doors free from damage?
Is glazing throughout the property free from scratches, paint splashes and cracks?
Are all sanitary fittings undamaged and clean?
Are all kitchen units and worktops free from damage?
Are the doors of cupboards hung correctly?
Is any floor tiling complete, especially around cupboards, fittings and doorways?
Is any sheet flooring flat and free from curling edges and bubbling?
Is the skirting woodwork and paintwork undamaged and free from defects?
Does the gradient and access of the drive/path allow for clear access?
Has a top coat been applied to all external painted surfaces; and is the finish to a satisfactory standard?
