Snagging

The process of snagging involves examining and identifying any potential defects or incomplete works (snags) in your home. The snag list is an inventory of these defects. When a new development has been deemed complete by the developer, they will notify owners that it is ready for you to complete the purchase and move in. At this stage it is “advisable” that an inspection snag list be carried out on the purchasers behalf by a suitably qualified professional.

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Snags might include damaged building components or problems with the final finishing. The type of items covered would be cracks in ceilings and walls, skirting boards not properly affixed, internal doors that don't open or close properly, uneven or unfinished plasterwork, crooked light switches, loose wiring, faulty joints, and surrounding gardens, particularly if landscaping and paving was agreed. New home buyers should also familiarise themselves with the warranties in place for all fixtures and fittings (showers, extractor fans etc).

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Items that are usually covered in a snag list include:

• Exterior: external walls, paths, driveways and garages, roof and guttering, garden and boundary
• Interior: doors, electrical, central heating, walls and ceilings, windows, loft space, stairs, bathrooms, en-suites and cloakrooms, kitchen and utility room, flooring

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The Sales Brochure will give indicative finishes common to all houses/apartments. The actual specification of units pictured in the Sales Brochure may differ from other units within the development. The specifications in respect of individual units will be set out in the Requisitions on Title of your new home.

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