What is a Snagging List in Construction

Snagging is a usual word throughout the construction process, but is essentially a slang expression and has slightly different meanings depending on the circumstances.

What is a snag?

A snag is a little deformity or issue that the remaining parts in your property after the structure work has been finished. It is commonly something harmed or broken; not fitted appropriately or looks incomplete – think a scratch on a window or a missing hinge on a door.

Snag List:

Snagging list or snag list addresses defective work in a construction project. It is prepared when the project is about to complete or already completed.

All the works that do not meet the quality standard are included in the snag list.

Snagging list is normally prepared by the contractor and then submitted to the client or project management consultant.

All the items in the snag list should rectify within the given time frame by their respective authorities like clients or consultants.

The main contractor should take care of all the defective items whether it is big or small. The contractor should rectify all the defective items as soon as possible to avoid any conflict in the contract.

The client can not approve final payment until defective items in the snag list are rectified.

What are the main advantages of a snagging service? 

A QC inspector normally recognizes the defects on the worksite. He can coordinate with the contractor and client to fix all the defects as soon as possible.

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