Electrics snags
Easy to test, easy to forget — walk the house with a charger and a torch on day one.
What to check
- Every socket worksTest each socket with something portable — a phone charger or a hairdryer. Don't skip the awkward ones behind the TV or in cupboards.
- Light fittingsEvery switch turns its light on and off. No flickering, no buzzing, no warm-to-touch fittings.
- Two-way switchesHall and landing switches working in both directions — easy to miss if only one stair light is tested.
- Cooker and appliance isolatorsHidden behind cupboards or above worktops — confirm each is wired and labelled.
- Outdoor and garage powerExternal sockets, garage lights, doorbell, security lights. Often the last to be commissioned.
What’s normal vs. what’s a snag
See the full explanation of NHBC viewing distances, allowed tolerances and where to push back in our pillar guide: What “within tolerance” really means →
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