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Fitted furniture defects in new builds

Fitted wardrobes and vanity units are often installed late in the build by a different fitter. Open every door, slide every panel and check that rails, shelves and mirrors are fixed firmly.

Updated 19 October 2026

SiteSnag’s library has 7 entries under fitted furniture. 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 6 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 7 entries

  1. Wardrobe door misaligned / not closing

    Minor

    Fitted wardrobe door misaligned, catching or not closing. Adjust.

    Trade
    Carpenter / Joiner
    Reference
    NHBC Standards 9.4

  2. Sliding wardrobe door off track

    Minor

    Sliding door jumps or runs roughly on its track. Adjust or replace runners.

    Trade
    Carpenter / Joiner
    Reference
    NHBC Standards 9.4

  3. Hanging rail loose / missing

    Minor

    Wardrobe hanging rail loose or not fitted. Fit / re-fix.

    Trade
    Carpenter / Joiner
    Reference
    NHBC Standards 9.4

  4. Wardrobe shelf loose / missing

    Minor

    Wardrobe shelf loose, unsupported or missing. Fit / re-fix.

    Trade
    Carpenter / Joiner
    Reference
    NHBC Standards 9.4

  5. Built-in cupboard door catching

    Minor

    Airing or storage cupboard door catches, sticks or does not latch. Ease and adjust.

    Trade
    Carpenter / Joiner
    Reference
    NHBC Standards 9.4

  6. Vanity unit damaged / loose

    Minor

    Bathroom vanity unit loose, damaged or water swollen. Re-fix or replace.

    Trade
    Plumber
    Reference
    NHBC Standards 9.4

  7. Mirror / cabinet loose

    Minor

    Bathroom mirror or cabinet not securely fixed. Re-fix.

    Trade
    Plumber
    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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