Snagging & handover support
Finish the job properly before final money changes hands.
A clear, photographic snag list, followed through until items are closed, plus the certificates, warranties and information you need at handover.
Independent
Consultancy on your side — not a builder
Over 35 years combined experience
Across James and Caroline’s careers
Both sides
Client-side and contractor-side support
Aldershot based
Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire
Free consultation
A 30-minute conversation to start
Who it is for
Is this the right support for you?
- Homeowners approaching completion of building work
- Landlords and investors taking handover of refurbished property
- Clients unsure what information they should receive at the end
Problems it helps avoid
- Snags listed vaguely, so nobody agrees what was meant
- Final payment released before defects are closed
- Missing certificates, warranties or manuals
- No record of who is responsible for each item
What you receive
Clear, practical deliverables.
James leads snagging and close-out, with an eye for workmanship, sequencing and what should be in place at completion.
- Photographic snag list with location, description and responsibility
- Re-inspection and close-out status tracking
- Handover checklist covering certificates, warranties and manuals
- Agreed aftercare actions recorded
How we work
A proportionate, straightforward process.
01
Inspect
A planned visit to record visible snags clearly with photographs.
02
Issue
Share a clear list with the builder, with responsibilities.
03
Re-check
Track items to close-out, re-inspecting where agreed.
04
Hand over
Collect handover information before final payment.
CJ Projects is an independent consultancy. We are not the building contractor, architect, solicitor or surveyor, and we do not provide legal advice.
Common questions
Is a snagging inspection a structural survey?
No. It records visible defects and incomplete work. It is not a structural survey, and some issues may only become apparent later.
When should snagging happen?
Ideally before practical completion is agreed and before final payment, with enough time for the builder to put items right.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Aldershot and work across Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire, including Farnham, Farnborough, Fleet, Camberley, Guildford, Woking, Basingstoke and Godalming. For projects further afield, ask and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.
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- Project & Construction ManagementWe manage the moving parts of your project — scope, programme, cost, information and people — so decisions are made on time and nothing important is left to chance.
- Contract & Commercial Management SupportPractical support with the paperwork that keeps a project on track: valuations, variations, change control, forecasts and records — for clients and contractors.
- Builder Quote ReviewThe cheapest quote is not always the lowest cost.
- Construction consultancy in AldershotHow we support clients locally across Hampshire and Surrey.
- Contact CJ ProjectsArrange an initial discussion about your project.
Free 30-minute project consultation
A straight conversation about your project, what it involves and where we could help. No obligation.