A Glance at Kitchen Snag List

Home is the place where you feel relaxed after spending a tiring day at work. When you buy your home, you want it to be the best, especially the kitchen. You want to make sure your kitchen is well-designed and equipped with basic amenities. While snagging is crucial for the entire home, the kitchen should be given special attention. Imagine – you are working in a kitchen that lacks proper cabinet frames or handles? Or, for that matter, there is no grouting on the platform? There are several important things that a kitchen snag list includes. Before jumping to the snag checklist for kitchen, here is a quick glance at what snagging survey is?

What is a snagging survey?

A snag is an issue or defect identified in your new-build home after construction work has been completed. A snagging survey is done for investigating your property for minor and major defects that your builder needs to rectify before you move to the place. These defects can be anything that falls below suitable standards, breaches building or construction work regulations, or is not completed to the specifications. It is always a good idea to get a snagging survey done as soon as construction work is completed. the sooner, the better.

Kitchen Snag List

We have designed this checklist for the ease of new home buyers. It highlights the most common problems and snags that you can look for in the kitchen. Snagging inspectors have an eye for detail to identify defects in your kitchen. So, here are the faults your kitchen snag list should include.

• All surfaces are free from scratches and cracks and clean
• Grouting work is done
• Plasterwork is even and smooth. It should not have cracks, rough patches, and bumps. It     
   should have even and neat finishing around corners, switches, and sockets.
• Skirting boards have no defects and are undamaged
• Sheet flooring should be flat and free from bubbling and curling edges
• All doors, cabinets, and drawers operate properly
• No shrinkage between walls and skirting
• Complete paintwork free from chips and blemishes
• All appliances are working properly
• He hob, worktop, and sink are sealed properly
• All sanitary fittings are undamaged and cleaned
• Cupboards and cabinets are levels
• No leaks underneath the sink or in the pipes
• Extractors fans are fitted correctly and work properly
• No scratches or dents in the sink
• Radiators are fixed and work properly, free from leaks
• Appliances grid switch is wired correctly
• Outlets and sockets are working. They are level and secure.

These are some of the most common defects that your kitchen snag list covers. Look for an experienced and expert snagging inspector to get the best results. Working in a well-designed and free from defects kitchen can enhance your overall experience.

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