Checklists

Checklist provided by 

www.labcwarranty.co.uk

Tel: 0800 183 1755

Why we work with LABC Warranty

General:

• Have all builders’ materials and rubbish been removed from the home and garden?

• Is the home and garden clean and tidy?

INSIDE YOUR HOME

Decorations:

• Is the plasterwork smooth and neatly finished around sockets, switches, pipes, etc.?

• Are plasterboard joints and nail fixings invisible?

• Is the decoration throughout the home complete and to a consistently acceptable standard?

Flooring:

• Are you happy that the timber floors don’t creak excessively?

• Has sheet flooring been laid level and is it free of bubbling or unevenness beneath the covering that might cause premature failure?

• Is floor tiling fully adhered (ie sounding hollow if tapped) and fully grouted?

Wall tiling:

• Is wall tiling fully adhered (i.e. sounding hollow if tapped) and fully grouted?

• Has a flexible sealant been provided at corners and junctions with shower trays, baths, basins and kitchen units?

Kitchens and bathrooms:

• Are all kitchen units and appliances clean and undamaged?

• Are all the sanitary fittings clean and undamaged?

• Is the water flow to taps, showers and appliances satisfactory?

• Are any leaks evident beneath sinks, sanitary-ware and appliances? Check waste pipes for leaks also.

• Do all doors and drawers to kitchen units operate correctly?

• Are extractor fans fitted and operating?

Windows and doors:

• Are keys supplied for all window and door locks?

• Do all locks and handles work and operate freely?

• Do all windows and doors open and shut properly and engage with the weather seals?

• Do self-closing devices, where fitted, fully close the doors after opening?

• Is all glazing crack-free?

• Are double-glazed units free of condensation between the panes?

Heating and electrical:

• Do all light fittings and socket outlets work?

• Are radiators securely fixed and free of leaks?

• Is exposed horizontal and vertical pipe-work adequately supported? Are the joints leak-free?

Lofts:

• Is the loft space fully insulated?

• Is boarding provided to give access to tanks etc?

OUTSIDE YOUR HOME:

Decorations:

Are external decorations complete and to a consistently acceptable standard?

Fences and gates:

• Are all fences and gates complete?

• Are timber or steel parts protected?

Paths and drives:

Are all paths and drives complete and laid to an even finish? 

Drainage:

• Do gutters and downpipes appear securely fixed and complete?

• Are they leak-free during rainfall?

• Are gullies and inspection chambers free of debris?

Roof coverings:

• Do any tiles or slates appear cracked or loose?

• Are all lead flashings complete and secure?