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External works and landscaping snag list example

External works and landscaping snags

Drives, paths, drainage, fences and planting across six plots.

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What to change

  • Locations
  • Trades on your job
  • Who checks and signs off each snag

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  1. Snagging ListHollins & Reed Contracting LtdProjectNew homes, Phase 2Plot or areaPlots 4 to 9Inspected byDan HollinsDate6 October 2026No.LocationDescription of snagPriorityTradeDate raisedDueDoneSigned off12345678910111213141516Plot 4 driveOver 10 mm out under a 2 m straight edgeMediumSurfacing06/10/2613/10/26DH 08/10/26Plot 4 driveStanding water an hour after rain, over 5 mm deepHighSurfacing06/10/2608/10/26DH 08/10/26Plot 5 pathStanding water at the entrance doorHighGroundworker06/10/2608/10/26DH 08/10/26Plot 5 driveFalls towards the buildingHighGroundworker06/10/2608/10/26Plot 6 driveBlock rocking by the garage doorMediumPaving06/10/2613/10/26DH 08/10/26Plot 6 driveBlocks cracked and chippedMediumPaving06/10/2613/10/26DH 08/10/26Plot 6 driveBlock joints not filled to the surfaceLowPaving06/10/2616/10/26DH 08/10/26Plot 7 drivePattern not consistent across the driveLowPaving06/10/2616/10/26Plot 7 driveRough cuts around the manholeLowPaving06/10/2616/10/26Plot 7 driveEdge blocks not haunched and not firmMediumPaving06/10/2613/10/26Plot 8 frontageKerb looseMediumGroundworker06/10/2613/10/26DH 08/10/26Plot 8 driveRoller marks in the tarmacLowSurfacing06/10/2616/10/26Plot 8 driveLoose aggregate on the surfaceLowSurfacing06/10/2616/10/26Plot 8 driveRidge at the joint between two laying sessionsMediumSurfacing06/10/2613/10/26Plot 9 driveTarmac cracking at the thresholdMediumSurfacing06/10/2613/10/26Plot 9 driveTyre marks and indentations from plantMediumSurfacing06/10/2613/10/26Page 1 of 4Worked example. Change it to fit your job before you use it.
  2. Snagging ListHollins & Reed Contracting LtdProjectNew homes, Phase 2Plot or areaPlots 4 to 9Inspected byDan HollinsDate6 October 2026No.LocationDescription of snagPriorityTradeDate raisedDueDoneSigned off171819202122232425262728293031Plot 9 frontageTrench reinstatement does not match the surfaceMediumSurfacing06/10/2613/10/26Shared driveOil stain on the blocksLowPaving06/10/2616/10/26DH 08/10/26Plot 5 driveMortar splashes on the pavingLowPaving06/10/2616/10/26DH 08/10/26Plot 4 frontageTemporary signage and cable ties leftLowSite team06/10/2616/10/26DH 08/10/26Shared pathSlab raised, trip hazardHighPaving06/10/2608/10/26DH 08/10/26Shared driveentranceDropped kerb step over 6 mmHighGroundworker06/10/2608/10/26Plot 7 driveDrain cover not in line with the ground, rocksHighDrainage06/10/2608/10/26DH 08/10/26Plot 4 frontageGully full of debrisMediumDrainage06/10/2613/10/26DH 08/10/26Plot 6 frontageGully slow to drainMediumDrainage06/10/2613/10/26Shared driveSurface water does not reach the gully, bucket testMediumGroundworker06/10/2613/10/26Visitor baysPermeable paving does not soak throughMediumPaving06/10/2613/10/26SuDS featureInlet blocked by overgrown plantingMediumLandscaper06/10/2613/10/26Plots 4 and 5boundaryFence panel leaningMediumFencing06/10/2613/10/26DH 08/10/26Plots 5 and 6boundaryFence post looseMediumFencing06/10/2613/10/26DH 08/10/26Plot 6 boundaryGravel board missingLowFencing06/10/2616/10/26Page 2 of 4Worked example. Change it to fit your job before you use it.
  3. Snagging ListHollins & Reed Contracting LtdProjectNew homes, Phase 2Plot or areaPlots 4 to 9Inspected byDan HollinsDate6 October 2026No.LocationDescription of snagPriorityTradeDate raisedDueDoneSigned off32333435363738394041424344454647Plot 7 boundaryGap under the fenceLowFencing06/10/2616/10/26Plot 8 boundaryFence not in the position shown on the planHighFencing06/10/2608/10/26Plot 9 side gateGate will not latch shutMediumFencing06/10/2613/10/26Plot 9 side gateTimber not protectedLowFencing06/10/2616/10/26Plot 8 rearRetaining wall crackedHighGroundworker06/10/2608/10/26Plot 4 rear gardenTurf not evenly laid, gaps showingMediumLandscaper06/10/2613/10/26Plot 5 rear gardenBare soil where turf should beMediumLandscaper06/10/2613/10/26Plot 6 rear gardenDip in the turfLowLandscaper06/10/2616/10/26Plot 7 front gardenTwo shrubs deadMediumLandscaper06/10/2613/10/26Site entrancePlanting differs from the approved planMediumLandscaper06/10/2613/10/26Site entranceTree root flare buried by mulchMediumLandscaper06/10/2613/10/26Plot 5 rearOutdoor light not workingMediumElectrician06/10/2613/10/26Plot 6 rearPatio slabs rock underfootMediumPaving06/10/2613/10/26Bin storeStep at the entrance, bins cannot be wheeled outMediumGroundworker06/10/2613/10/26Plot 8 sideMeter box door will not shutLowSite team06/10/2616/10/26Visitor baysBay markings missingLowSurfacing06/10/2616/10/26Page 3 of 4Worked example. Change it to fit your job before you use it.
  4. Snagging ListHollins & Reed Contracting LtdProjectNew homes, Phase 2Plot or areaPlots 4 to 9Inspected byDan HollinsDate6 October 2026No.LocationDescription of snagPriorityTradeDate raisedDueDoneSigned off48495051525354555657585960616263Plot 7 rear gardenBuilder’s materials leftLowSite team06/10/2616/10/26Page 4 of 4Worked example. Change it to fit your job before you use it.

The same sheet as text

  1. Over 10 mm out under a 2 m straight edgePlot 4 drive · Surfacing · Medium
  2. Standing water an hour after rain, over 5 mm deepPlot 4 drive · Surfacing · High
  3. Standing water at the entrance doorPlot 5 path · Groundworker · High
  4. Falls towards the buildingPlot 5 drive · Groundworker · High
  5. Block rocking by the garage doorPlot 6 drive · Paving · Medium
  6. Blocks cracked and chippedPlot 6 drive · Paving · Medium
  7. Block joints not filled to the surfacePlot 6 drive · Paving · Low
  8. Pattern not consistent across the drivePlot 7 drive · Paving · Low
  9. Rough cuts around the manholePlot 7 drive · Paving · Low
  10. Edge blocks not haunched and not firmPlot 7 drive · Paving · Medium
  11. Kerb loosePlot 8 frontage · Groundworker · Medium
  12. Roller marks in the tarmacPlot 8 drive · Surfacing · Low
  13. Loose aggregate on the surfacePlot 8 drive · Surfacing · Low
  14. Ridge at the joint between two laying sessionsPlot 8 drive · Surfacing · Medium
  15. Tarmac cracking at the thresholdPlot 9 drive · Surfacing · Medium
  16. Tyre marks and indentations from plantPlot 9 drive · Surfacing · Medium
  17. Trench reinstatement does not match the surfacePlot 9 frontage · Surfacing · Medium
  18. Oil stain on the blocksShared drive · Paving · Low
  19. Mortar splashes on the pavingPlot 5 drive · Paving · Low
  20. Temporary signage and cable ties leftPlot 4 frontage · Site team · Low
  21. Slab raised, trip hazardShared path · Paving · High
  22. Dropped kerb step over 6 mmShared drive entrance · Groundworker · High
  23. Drain cover not in line with the ground, rocksPlot 7 drive · Drainage · High
  24. Gully full of debrisPlot 4 frontage · Drainage · Medium
  25. Gully slow to drainPlot 6 frontage · Drainage · Medium
  26. Surface water does not reach the gully, bucket testShared drive · Groundworker · Medium
  27. Permeable paving does not soak throughVisitor bays · Paving · Medium
  28. Inlet blocked by overgrown plantingSuDS feature · Landscaper · Medium
  29. Fence panel leaningPlots 4 and 5 boundary · Fencing · Medium
  30. Fence post loosePlots 5 and 6 boundary · Fencing · Medium
  31. Gravel board missingPlot 6 boundary · Fencing · Low
  32. Gap under the fencePlot 7 boundary · Fencing · Low
  33. Fence not in the position shown on the planPlot 8 boundary · Fencing · High
  34. Gate will not latch shutPlot 9 side gate · Fencing · Medium
  35. Timber not protectedPlot 9 side gate · Fencing · Low
  36. Retaining wall crackedPlot 8 rear · Groundworker · High
  37. Turf not evenly laid, gaps showingPlot 4 rear garden · Landscaper · Medium
  38. Bare soil where turf should bePlot 5 rear garden · Landscaper · Medium
  39. Dip in the turfPlot 6 rear garden · Landscaper · Low
  40. Two shrubs deadPlot 7 front garden · Landscaper · Medium
  41. Planting differs from the approved planSite entrance · Landscaper · Medium
  42. Tree root flare buried by mulchSite entrance · Landscaper · Medium
  43. Outdoor light not workingPlot 5 rear · Electrician · Medium
  44. Patio slabs rock underfootPlot 6 rear · Paving · Medium
  45. Step at the entrance, bins cannot be wheeled outBin store · Groundworker · Medium
  46. Meter box door will not shutPlot 8 side · Site team · Low
  47. Bay markings missingVisitor bays · Surfacing · Low
  48. Builder’s materials leftPlot 7 rear garden · Site team · Low

What a good snag entry says

A photo reference beats a paragraph.

  • Where

    Room, wall or grid line, so someone who missed the walk can find it.

  • What, in one line

    What is wrong, as you would say it to the person fixing it.

  • Who puts it right

    The trade or company that owns it.

  • When and who checks

    A date to finish by, and who sees it done.

Two ways to keep your snag list

On paper, from the template

  • Print the blank and walk the job
  • Hand each trade its own sheet
  • Photos stay on someone’s phone

On your phone with Site Issues

  • Each snag keeps its number
  • Photos stay with the snag
  • One list per project
See Site Issues

Snag list questions

Are these real jobs?

No. The company, project and rows are made up. The kinds of snag come from published snagging checklists and warranty tolerances.

Can I use one as it is?

No. Walk your own job and write down what you find. Use an example to see the level of detail, then change the locations, trades and people.

Snag list or snagging list?

The same thing. UK sites use both, and some call it a snag sheet or a defects list.

What goes on a handover list?

Everything still open at the walk with the client, room by room, plus documents still to come, such as O&M manuals and as-built drawings. A signed list records that walk. It is not a practical completion certificate.

Excel or Word?

Excel if you want to sort or filter by trade. Word if you want to edit the page as it prints. Both open with the same rows as the PDF.

Where is the blank?

On the snag list template, with your logo and columns.