What happens at handover, and what to check

Handover is not a ribbon. It is a slow walk through every room with the project lead, a pen, and a list.

The walk-through checklist

• Open and close every door, drawer, and shutter.

• Switch on every light and test every socket.

• Run every tap and check under the sinks.

• Look at paint and joinery edges in daylight.

• Check that the AC drains and the remotes work.

Handover day, after the last snag was closed.

Snag list to sign-off

Nothing is signed until the last item on the list is closed in writing.

The full journey is on the process page. Handover photos are in the gallery.