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Commercial fit-out snags at handover

Commercial fit-out snags are found at practical completion of offices and shops, where ceilings, raised floors and partitions take the place of plaster and skirting. SiteSnag has a separate commercial practical completion checklist for this kind of handover.

Updated 19 October 2026

SiteSnag’s library has 10 entries under commercial fit-out, and 1 of them are marked as safety or critical items. They’re listed below with the most serious first. Each one gives the wording an inspector would put in a report and the trade that would fix it, and 3 carry a reference to the standard or guidance they relate to. The references help you look up the relevant section and aren’t a statement that a particular home does or doesn’t comply.

All 10 entries

  1. Glazing manifestation missing

    Safety

    Glazed screen or door lacks manifestation at required heights. Apply.

    Trade
    Glazier
    Reference
    Approved Document K

  2. Raised access floor panel rocking

    Moderate

    Floor panel rocks or is out of level. Adjust pedestals.

    Trade
    Flooring
    Reference
    None listed

  3. Partition head detail incomplete

    Moderate

    Partition head not sealed to soffit (acoustic/fire). Complete detail.

    Trade
    Drylining
    Reference
    Approved Document B

  4. Floor box / desk power not working

    Moderate

    Floor box or desk power outlet not working. Test and repair.

    Trade
    Electrician
    Reference
    BS 7671

  5. Suspended ceiling tile damaged / stained

    Minor

    Ceiling tile chipped, stained or sagging. Replace.

    Trade
    Ceiling contractor
    Reference
    None listed

  6. Ceiling tile missing / not seated

    Minor

    Ceiling tile missing or not seated in grid. Fit.

    Trade
    Ceiling contractor
    Reference
    None listed

  7. Ceiling grid not level

    Minor

    Suspended ceiling grid visibly out of level. Re-level.

    Trade
    Ceiling contractor
    Reference
    None listed

  8. Carpet tiles lifting / misaligned

    Minor

    Carpet tiles lifting or pile direction inconsistent. Re-lay.

    Trade
    Flooring
    Reference
    None listed

  9. Joinery / reception desk damaged

    Minor

    Bespoke joinery damaged or poorly finished. Repair.

    Trade
    Carpenter / Joiner
    Reference
    None listed

  10. Tea point appliance not working

    Minor

    Boiling water tap, dishwasher or fridge not working. Repair.

    Trade
    M&E contractor
    Reference
    None listed

Using these in a report

In the SiteSnag app, starting to type a defect title in the camera brings up these entries. Picking one fills in the description, severity, trade and reference, and you can edit the wording or add your own defects to the library. Every snag then goes into the branded PDF report with its photos and a numbered pin on the floor plan.

For a room-by-room walk-round, use the new build snagging checklist, or go back to all defect categories.

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