Thats a great DIY snag list, but I'm confused why people try to save at this important time of a build.
Let say you let your buddy do the snag and in "X" number of years a serious problem comes to light which cost loads to repair, but could have been avoided/repaired by "builder" if discovered at an earlier stage. I'd say you'd be kicking your self you didn't pay a few hundred quid and get a qualified professional to do the inspection.
I'm not trying to save, he was going to do my snag all along. I'm just asking for some tips not advice in getting a professional snagger in. Bascially just wanted a list and a few tips for peace of mind.
I'd agree with HighFlier's comments. Flush everything, run all the taps, fill the bath then let it drain, run the shower from you go in till you leave; in case it leaks down into the kitchen? Check that there's a cover on the water tank in the attic and that the attic is fully insulated. Bring a bulb to check that all the lights work and that they work with the correct switch. Bring something you can plug in (hair-dryer maybe) so you can test all sockets. I'd bring and boil a kettle to see if anything trips. Wired for an alarm? check that it's fully wired. AFAIK new homes must have two smoke alarms. Check that all windows and doors fully open and close and lock.Plumbing, plumbing and plumbing . .
Who was doing the snag, your buddy ? I know !
I was trying to give you the best tip possible, get a professional.
If you have to ask here for advise to help your friend, then he's not the right guy for the job.
I've seen people who build/finished their own houses and their idea of "quality" finish would not be acceptable to me, hence my advise.
Mate please read my posts. Tips are for me and for my peace of mind and not my friend! As stated I have every confidence in him, I just want to hear advice from other people that snagged before! And if all you can tip is to get a professional then I'd rather you didn't give your tip or advice. What's the point, when that's not what I'm asking?
Sorry Recam..you're in the wrong here! The "tone" of the term "mate" seemed to me pretty unoffensive from what i read! The OP asked for a checklist available on the net and what kinda things he should look out for. He didnt ask to be told to get a professional or be told that he shouldnt scrimp on money for a snag. Read his post and you will realise you went off topic not him...And save the reference to "Mate" the tone is not appreciated.
Sorry Recam..you're in the wrong here! The "tone" of the term "mate" seemed to me pretty unoffensive from what i read! The OP asked for a checklist available on the net and what kinda things he should look out for. He didnt ask to be told to get a professional or be told that he shouldnt scrimp on money for a snag. Read his post and you will realise you went off topic not him...
I love when people take constructive criticism so well...
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