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Just took handover of a new villa. Deep in snag lists, warranties and getting everything checked before I sign off.
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Across the villa the internal doors have tired hardware — squeaking/dropping hinges, loose or stiff handles, and a couple of locks that don't latch cleanly. - Is door hardware (hi…
We've had a renovation with new/altered wiring — moved sockets, new lighting, a new circuit or two. - Before we use it all, what electrical inspection or sign-off should happen —…
Redoing a floor and I'm told I could tile straight over the existing tiles to save the mess and cost of ripping them up. - Is tiling over old tiles actually OK? - When does it wor…
My renovation involves several trades (demolition, plumbing, electrics, gypsum, tiling, joinery, painting) and I'm torn between hiring one main contractor to run it all vs hiring…
Planning a bathroom renovation and I want to understand what actually drives the cost, the right order the work happens in, and the things you can't cut corners on. - I keep heari…
We repainted our ceilings and they look patchy — visible roller marks, streaks and "flashing" (uneven sheen), especially in daylight, even after two coats. - What causes a ceiling…
Choosing new windows and it's aluminium vs uPVC frames. - What are the real differences for a Dubai villa — durability in sun and heat, insulation, looks, maintenance, cost? - Whi…
Choosing internal doors and the options are solid wood, veneered (engineered), or hollow-core, at very different prices. - What are the real trade-offs for a Dubai home — durabili…
We took handover and submitted our snag list, but the developer/contractor is slow-walking the fixes — and I've already paid. - I keep hearing about a "defects-liability period" —…
About to take handover of a new-build villa and I want a proper snag list before I sign off and release final payment. - What are the essential things to check and snag — finishes…