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Electrical snagging at handover

Handover is the moment the developer is still responsible. Electrical snags found then are easier to have fixed.

New properties sometimes have sockets that do not work, switches controlling the wrong lights, missing labels at the board, outdoor lights not connected, or fittings loose. Snagging — systematically checking each point — finds them while the developer’s contractor is still on site.

Safety and decision guides are advice for the reader. They describe practice, not a service level.

A methodical walk-through with a simple plug-in tester and a lamp covers sockets and lights. The board is checked for labels and RCD test results. Outdoor circuits, doorbells, gate supplies and AC isolators are included. Findings are recorded with photos for the developer.

01In short

The points that matter most

  • Check every point

    Sockets, switches and lights.

  • Check the board

    Labels and RCD operation.

  • Record findings

    Photos and a list for the developer.

02Detail

What to check

  • Sockets

    Working, secure and correctly fitted.

  • Lighting

    Every switch controls the right lights.

  • Outdoor

    Garden lights, sockets, gate and doorbell.

  • Fixed appliances

    Cooker, water heater and hood connected and isolators accessible.

  • AC isolators and controls

    Each AC unit’s isolator and thermostat should work and be accessible.

03Checklist

Bring

  • A plug-in tester or lamp

    To test sockets.

  • A floor plan

    To mark points.

  • A camera

    For evidence.

  • Test the doorbell and intercom

    Small items that are easy to overlook.

04Questions

Questions people ask

Should I hire someone to snag?
Many owners use a snagging service or electrician for thoroughness.
What if snags appear later?
Report them under the developer’s arrangements.
Are board labels important?
Yes, for safety and future work.
Should RCDs be tested?
Pressing the test buttons is a simple check.
Are outdoor circuits often missed?
Garden lighting and gate supplies are commonly left incomplete at handover, so they are worth testing.

05Related

Related guides

This guide sits under electrical work. All topics are on the guides page.

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