New Home Tips, Tricks and Interiors
Tips and Tricks of the Trade
And so it begins...... After many years in the luxury property industry I find myself starting a new chapter in my life.
So what to do? What am I good at? I'm good at imparting knowledge that I have accrued for years on what problems and issues to look for in new build houses and tips I have learnt along the way to sort them from who you might get out to how possibly you might repair yourself.
I also want to show you how to create the showhouse look and we will go shopping and I'll give you ideas.
As well as this just to diversify I will cover gardening and recipes and who knows what else.
I'm not particularly good with computers and so I'll be learning and with your patience we can learn and have a few laughs together, with possibly the odd funny story along the way..
I look forward to sharing this new beginning with you.
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Laura
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Poorly done grouting
Outside window sill covered in brick dust. This could mean brick acid . Should have been washed are painted in necessary
Some Snagging Issues
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The snags in the photos are not acceptable from any builder or trade whether your home is new or not.
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Below are a few basic snags to look out for:
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Door rattling whilst shut
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Gaps around doors not uniform
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Front door not closing properly
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Windows not open and closing easily
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Squeaky stairs when walking up or down
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Radiators not level
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Screw pops to walls and ceilings
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Sockets not secure to wall
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On a regular basis
i will up load photos and more snags to look out for.
Painter should have been booked to return to fill and paint to make good round the light fitting
Very badly fitted door catch. Cut out to the wrong size Door catch should be removed if frame not possible to be changed , needs filling and re painting.