How-to guide

How to write a snagging list that gets things fixed

A snagging list is only useful if every defect on it is clear enough for the right trade to find and fix, and if somebody checks it's actually been done. Walk the job room by room and give each snag the same few details.

Published 8 Nov 20264 min readBy metre2

Quick answer

Log each defect with its room, trade and a photo, then move it from open to verified. Open the Metre2 Snagging List in your browser - it's free for 15 days, then a one-off price, and nothing you type is uploaded.

Walk it room by room

Start at the front door and work through every room in the same order - ceilings, walls, floors, doors, windows, fittings, services. Doing it the same way each time stops things being missed.

What to write for each snag

Where: the room and the exact spot ("kitchen, left of the sink, 300 mm up").
What: one short description of the defect.
Who: the trade responsible.
How bad: a severity, so safety and water issues go first.
A photo: it saves an argument later.

Track it to verified, not just fixed

A snag marked "fixed" by the trade still needs checking. Keep four states - open, in progress, fixed, verified - and only close a snag when you've seen it.

Share it

Export the list as a PDF for the client or a CSV for the trades, filtered by trade so each one sees only their own items.

Do it in the Metre2 Snagging List - 15 days free in your browser, or as a Windows app.

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Common mistakes

Vague descriptions like "paint" with no location.
No photo, so the trade can't find it or disputes it.
Closing snags on the trade's word without checking.

Frequently asked questions

Can I add photos on a phone?

Yes. The web edition works on a phone, and photos are resized and compressed as you add them so the list stays quick.

Where are the snags saved?

In your browser on that device. Nothing is uploaded, and you can export a PDF or CSV at any time.