Snagging list

Every new build has a snagging list it is part of the process so here is mine:
(So far the cons, pros to follow)

1.  Keys the missing set, where are they now, who has them and when can I expect them to be  returned? Poses all sorts of potential problems, from Insurance to human rights, it really has been too long now. Not knowing if someone has been in your house when you are out or even if you are there is not a very nice thought.

This one is with the council as the builders say they have returned the keys to them, its now been over 4 months.

 2. Wires above doors and in hall, bare wires are left curled around, what are they for and when are they going to be finished off, some sort of explanation would be good.

Awaiting a response

 3. Lounge area not really ideal size wise as Fridge Freezer stands prominent in lounge area, bad design fault, plus when in a wheelchair I can’t reach the fridge anyway, far too tall, am going to have to fit one under the work surfaces to be able to reach –  this con to advise only, for future reference

 Confirmed yes I will be redesigning my kitchen so more friendly.

 4.Shed electric supply, when are we getting? Was asked for and we agreed to pay towards costs, freezer will have to go into shed. Fridge freezer lovely idea but not practical as I can’t reach fridge and no room for both. Already agreed the fridge freezer is impinging on living area by OT and social services recommend under counter fridge so I can access if needed. Also needed as Tarmac gets hot then sticks to wheels, need storage outside for chair and scooter, when someone comes indoors they generally can take off their shoes and put slippers on, I can’t do that with chair wheels and the tar sticks to wheels and it is spread through the house, I can’t keep an indoor and outdoor wheelchair as the storage area for my wheelchair indoors has been used with the heating system, so cant use my indoor chair and keep the outdoor one in a secure dry place. Nowhere secure outside to leave as electric at front of house, chair will get wet, damp and probably stolen (wheelchair standard homes part M of building advises of need for storage with power point for charging)

Awaiting a quote.
Nope given up decided to use an out door extension lead, good job Amazon is quicker.

 6.Water Butt keeps overflowing? Causing flooding under bungalow, plus area near shed fills with water doesn’t drain away effectively. Also water from car park still drains back to us again accumulating at back of car port. Drainage is very ineffectual overall.

Repair to water butt 3 times I have arranged to have done myself now, yep completed this one myself. Much better.

 7. Cooker Hood is not connected to the internal MHRV why? Legislation clearly states it should be, all the other sites within this build  are connected except  Martham 8b and 8C why?  Why isn’t ours and why doesn’t the heat extractor MHRV unit take smell of bonfires out letting it penetrate through the filters, we have been told that it couldn’t i.e. smells coming in and out,  is the seal broken or not working? And if not doing anything, do I need to report to Building Inspector? 

Legislation states:

‘Q3. I have a cooker hood fitted in the kitchen of my new home. Does this satisfy the guidance on extract ventilation given in Approved Document F (2006)?

Yes, if the hood extracts the air to outside the building and provides at least the minimum intermittent or continuous extract rate (as appropriate) given in Table 1.1a of Approved Document F (2006).

No, if the hood only filters the air and recirculates it back into the kitchen. This is because the purpose of extract ventilation is to remove polluted air at source and draw fresh air into the building to replace it. A recirculating cooker hood only removes certain pollutants, and does not draw fresh air into the building, so does not provide extract ventilation.’

Now I am assured by Beattie Passive that the design of our Bungalow is different to the other builds and ours unlike the other Bungalows will take the Kitchen condensation out via the MVHR. Seems somewhat bizarre that ours has to be different. This one I will follow up to make sure what I print is correct so will seek independent advice to be sure, more to follow.

 8.Tree in garden the dead one when it is going to be removed.

The council have passed this one  to lady who deals with trees and hedges, I haven't heard anything yet.

   10. Privacy, the Car park, when is it going to be done? I am getting blocked in now, if I need to go to Hospital or Work and can't get out it is really difficult.

    It will be after Christmas now, will be interesting when I get new vehicle, much larger than one I have now. 

11. It has been chilly lately what happens if it gets too cold? The temperature will drop further yet in the winter, have the council got a backup plan? The bathroom I am finding very chilli, especially in mornings? Worried if we are getting colder snaps, due to health condition I feel cold more and my joints seize up, we were assured it would be warm, I have tried leaving towel rail in bathroom on but makes no impact. If we manage to warm up the lounge, the rest of the bungalow is still cold we were told it would be a constant temperature throughout with maybe a degree or two different in bedrooms.

This one I am waiting till I have had a fair stab at cold weather to make a decision on if it needs to be included in the list. Time will tell

 12 Metal grill in car park, not fit for purpose, catches my tyres on wheelchair both my carers have tripped on it where it lays uneven, the grill is very cheap and tinny, something more hardwearing is needed

Builders turned over the warped bits so they can dent other way, love the logics.

 13.Electricity fuse box, not labelled up, I need to know which switches operate which areas, also electricians have asked as is should be. Our outside lights come on at the drop of a hat and are so bright wakes you up in middle of the night I would like the option to switch them off, I assume I am paying the bill for them when on.

OK i have had a list of which switch connects to which power supply. It seems the outdoor lights dont go off unless I take power out of bedroom and hall - not very helpful really so will have to tackle lights another way, blue tack on the sensor sounds good to me.

 15.Top coat of paint needs doing on metal supports in car port needs doing.

Yep coming back after Christmas to paint all those areas left with undercoat.

16. Fence behind us, who is responsible for it? One of the panels is loose and likely to be taken down in high wind (which will probably take the dead tree out then cause all sorts of problems) what do we do?

It is the responsibility of our neighbours apparently. since the residents were so opposed to the bungalows being built I will erect my own fence this side to make sure we have privacy rather than provoke an argument. 

So far the cons, pros to follow.