I finally got round to getting my house snagged over the weekend just passed. It seems to have been a worthwhile as it has identified numerous issues which I can hopefully now have resolved over the next 8 months before my builder's warranty runs out. There were 105 snags identified. I took a bit of time and split these in to categories which I have listed below in to sub-sections to hopefully make it easier for the builder to strategically work through.
There were numerous issues identified in the report which were recurring hence the high number of 105 and also a few minor ones which I have been able to rectify myself so these are not listed below.
Could you advise if the below list is one I could reasonably expect my builder to completely fulfil?
I am awaiting the printed report to be sent to me then I will be approaching the builder to get a plan put together. I have attached a few photos for reference of some of the key issues.
Builder to do:
Bonded bead insulation in gulleys - remove this and inspect all gulleys
Rain water pipe at back gate entrance - re-centre not in middle of gulley
Rear soil pipe clip only partially fixed - only has 1 screw fixing of 3
Rear outside tap - missing fixing
Drainage inspection chambers x 3 all missing screws to secure
Garage door - missing fixings x 1 at each side
Garage window sill running off level
Internal garage wall tie down not properly secured to wall at top
Downstairs WC sink white waste pipe is leaking. (when sink filled and drained bubbles appear at join)
Kitchen extractor fan hose - gap where hose enters wall needs filled (can see daylight)
Finial at peak of garage needs centred
Main bathroom extractor is venting to the loft and not exiting the house
Water ingress to master bedroom - to be investigated (recessed joints couple with bonded bead cavity insulation??)
Loft Insulation:
At wind bracing/binders this is only complete in single layer (should be double)
Incomplete insulation out to eaves also
Gap in second layer - daylight visible and other areas with no insulation laid
Floors/Floorboards:
Creaking floors in main bedroom, landing and rear bedroom (translating to crackling ceilings)
Needs investigation - should not creak
Stairs creaking when walked on
Sealing/Pointing:
Seal around external sink waste (where this enters the brickwork)
Seal around boiler external blow off pipe (where this enters the brickwork)
Seal around waste pipe at rear to left beside patio doors (where this enters the brickwork)
Gaps inside garage pointing - back wall, large area at back left.
Living room window sill - pointing crumbling left hand side
Joiner:
All internal door handles not properly secured - no through bolts used and various handles coming loose
All internal doors to be checked that they close without catching door frames and they are latching fine.
Check all internal doors are not rattling when latched
Kitchen door hall side - excessive gap when closed (warped??)
Architraves cut short x 2 (need replaced/painted) Downstairs WC and inner kitchen door
Window cill board in living room not secure - can be moved up/down easily
Rear bedroom cill board - off level by 9mm
Master bedroom cill board - off level
Painter:
Poor/bubbling paint finish kitchen back wall near heating controls
Dowells at newell posts top and bottom of stairs need rubbed down repainted - untidy/rough
Kitchen Supplier :
Kitchen Cupboard doors fouling despite being adjusted fully (corner cupboard to lower left of sink)
Edge of laminate worktop at patio doors coming away (needs 'ironed' or reglued)
Tiler:
Chipped tile at top of main bathroom shower unit - has been filled with grout to mask this issue
Fireplace/Stove:
Woodburner setup unfinished to chimney ceiling and large gaps leaving it untidy.
Questions:
Inspect weep vents above windows - are these the correct way round for traditional masonry build? (fitted as is standard for timber frame house)
Base of outside window frame - should this gap be sealed with silicone at the bottom as it is on the garage?