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Kitchen Snagging Checklist
Catch kitchen handover defects across cabinets, worktops, plumbing, and appliances before the client walks the unit, with photo evidence per defect.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What defects are most common at a kitchen handover?
The four recurring kitchen defects at handover are: cabinet soft-close failure (mostly base-cabinets next to the dishwasher because of vibration during install), worktop seam misalignment or visible glue-line, silicone-bead quality at the worktop-splashback joint and around the sink, and dishwasher inlet or waste leak after the first cycle. The InspectWrk kitchen snagging checklist explicitly captures each of these against a photo, the responsible trade, and the verified-closure walk. The dishwasher cycle test and the kitchen-tap cycle test are run in the checklist, not just signed off on paper.
Does the checklist include the appliance install handover?
Yes. The appliance row (cooker, hood, dishwasher, microwave, fridge if integrated, washer if in the kitchen) is captured with the install certificate, the manufacturer's warranty card, the gas certificate where applicable, and the electrical isolation point. The hood extraction is tested with an airflow check, and the dishwasher cycle is run with the sink running to verify the shared waste. The cooker carries either the gas-safe certificate (gas) or the electrical isolation test (electric). All evidence is captured against the kitchen record for the defects-liability period.
How does this handle multi-unit residential handover?
Each unit's kitchen carries its own QR tag, its own layout, and its own snagging record. The site supervisor walks unit by unit, with the previous unit's findings visible as reference. The roll-up at the building level shows which kitchens have outstanding snags, which trade has the most open items across the building, and which units are ready for client handover. The contractor cannot dispute responsibility because each defect carries a photo, the named trade, and the verified-closure status.
Can clients or homeowners run this checklist themselves?
Yes. Buyers and tenants can run a buyer-walk version of the kitchen snagging checklist before signing the handover document. The walk uses a simplified version that focuses on the visible finishes (cabinet alignment, worktop seam, sink seal, appliance install) without the trade-specific verification steps. The walk produces a punch list the buyer can share with the contractor or builder. The InspectWrk record is the same shared evidence base, so disputes about whether a defect existed at handover get resolved against a photographed, timestamped record.
What happens to the snags after handover during defects-liability?
Each snag carries a defects-liability period status. If a defect surfaces after handover within the defects-liability period (typically 6, 12, or 24 months depending on contract), the buyer or homeowner reports it through the same record, and the named responsible trade is notified. The InspectWrk record preserves the original handover photo and the post-handover photo side by side, which is the evidence the contractor needs to either accept the defect or dispute it on grounds of buyer misuse. The dispute is resolved against the record, not against memory.
How does this work with the wider unit snag list and the building punch list?
The kitchen snagging record rolls up into the unit's full snag report (kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room, common areas) and the unit's full snag list rolls up into the building's punch list. The site manager sees building-level open items, the project director sees the project-level closure rate, and the client sees their own unit's open and closed items. The same record supports the trade payment release process - final payment to the kitchen joiner, the tiler, and the plumber is gated on the verified-closure status of their kitchen-related snags.
What Is a Kitchen Snagging Checklist?
Quick Answer
A kitchen snagging checklist is the structured handover walk site teams run to catch kitchen-specific defects before the unit changes hands - cabinet alignment and soft-close, worktop seam and edge, plumbing under the sink and to the dishwasher, tiling at the splashback, and the cooker, hood, and dishwasher install. Every defect is photographed, assigned to the responsible trade, and tracked through to verified closure.
A kitchen snagging checklist is the structured handover walk site teams use to catch kitchen-specific defects across the cabinets, worktops, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, and appliance install before the unit changes hands. The walk is built around the kitchen layout (galley, L, U, island), with each fixture, fitting, and appliance verified for finish, alignment, function, and water-tightness, and every defect photographed against the responsible trade.
It replaces the generic snag sheet that misses kitchen specifics and the WhatsApp photos that nobody reconciles into the punch list. It produces one auditable record per kitchen, traceable to the named site supervisor, the responsible trade, and the verified closure.
The kitchen defects that always come back at the second walkthrough
The client moves in, opens the cabinet next to the sink, and the door does not soft-close. The contractor signed the cabinet off as complete. There is no photo of the door operating from the first walkthrough; the snag list shows a tick.
Two weeks after handover, water pools under the dishwasher. The plumbing connection was never pressure-tested with the dishwasher running. The defects-liability period clock has already started; the contractor disputes responsibility.
Before and After InspectWrk
Before InspectWrk
- Snag lists live in Excel files shared on WhatsApp, with photos on someone's phone.
- Vendors self-certify closure room by room, and nobody walks the unit to verify the fix.
- The same defects resurface at the handover walk, in front of the client, before your team has seen them.
After InspectWrk
- Site supervisors log every snag in the app with photo evidence, location, and the trade responsible for the fix.
- Project managers see the live punch list, closure rate per trade, and the full audit trail on one dashboard.
- Re-inspections close each snag with a verification photo before handover, so the client walk has no surprises.
Importance
A snagging inspection checklist supports construction quality and handover discipline. By providing a systematic approach to capture defects and drive closure, this checklist provides essential benefits including:
- Catch cabinet defects while trades are still on site:Soft-close failures, drawer-runner misalignment, and visible cabinet damage are cheap to fix during fit-out and expensive to fix after move-in.
- Defend the appliance and plumbing install:The dishwasher water-tightness test, the cooker gas certificate, and the hood extraction test all carry photo evidence against the install.
- Prove the worktop and splashback finish:Seam integrity, edge profile, and silicone-bead quality are photographed against the manufacturer's tolerance.
- Tie the kitchen handover into the wider snag list:The kitchen record feeds the unit-level snag report and the building-level punch list at one click.
What Should Be Included in a Snagging Inspection Checklist
A working kitchen snagging checklist covers the cabinets, worktops, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, and appliances. Common sections include:
Cabinets, drawers, and ironmongery
Walk the cabinet run and verify alignment, function, and finish:
- Doors aligned, no visible gap, soft-close functioning on every door
- Drawers slide and self-close, runners aligned, no end-stop missing
- Handles and knobs aligned, no scratch, no fingerprint film at handover
Worktop, splashback, and finish
Verify the visible kitchen surfaces:
- Worktop seam, edge profile, and overhang to the cabinet front
- Splashback tile alignment, grout finish, silicone bead at worktop-splashback joint
- Sink rim sealed to the worktop, drainer board level, no visible chip or scratch
Plumbing, sink, and appliance install
Capture the wet-trade integration and the appliance handover:
- Sink waste run, P-trap fitted, dishwasher connected with isolation valve tested
- Cold and hot inlets pressure-tested, no leak after the dishwasher cycle and the kitchen-tap cycle
- Cooker (gas certificate or electrical isolation), hood extraction tested, microwave install signed
Electrical, lighting, and ventilation
Tie the kitchen's electrical and ventilation into the snag list:
- Worktop sockets tested, switch-fused spurs to appliances labelled and tested
- Lighting (worktop, ceiling, plinth) operates, dimmer functions if fitted
- Hood extraction tested with airflow check, ducting to external vent confirmed
How to Use This Checklist
Follow these steps to run a consistent snagging inspection and maintain a clear punch list through to closure:
- Scan the unit QR tag and open the kitchen snagging checklist on the tablet. The unit layout, the appliance schedule, and the responsible trade list load on the device.
- Walk the kitchen in the order a client would: front of cabinets, drawers, worktop, splashback, sink, plumbing, then the appliance row.
- Capture a photo of every defect against the responsible trade. Soft-close failures and tile cracks get a specific photo with a tape measure for scale.
- Run the dishwasher and the kitchen tap together for 5 minutes. Inspect under the sink for any leak. Photograph the dry P-trap as evidence.
- Sign the kitchen off with the site supervisor's digital signature, or raise the punch list with corrective actions assigned to joinery, tiling, plumbing, electrical, and appliance install trades.
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