Windows and doors: installation defects or seasonal adjustment?
Check normal operation, security, seals and drainage, and distinguish possible seasonal movement from defects that need prompt action.
Guidance on identifying, assessing and recording defects in a new-build home.
Check normal operation, security, seals and drainage, and distinguish possible seasonal movement from defects that need prompt action.
A homeowner guide to electrical certificates, safe visual checks, limited indicators and faults that must be escalated.
Know what a homeowner can safely observe, what not to alter, and when gas, electrical, water or heating concerns need prompt specialist help.
Identify the finish and construction, record exact symptoms and conditions, and know when movement or damage needs investigation.
Practical checks for water, finishes and ventilation without dismantling concealed plumbing, appliances or electrical systems.
A safe visual guide to exterior interfaces, rainwater goods, thresholds and drainage, including when specialist investigation may be needed.
A homeowner triage guide for separating routine snagging items from hazards and defects that need prompt professional help.
Use the warranty deadline as a controlled review point for outstanding, recurring or newly apparent defects.
Understand the escalation route when a developer does not respond, misses appointments or fails to complete an effective repair.
A practical method for recording, submitting, monitoring and closing snagging items without losing the evidence trail.