Hand over the job with paperwork that closes it out, and stops the snag email six months later.
For small firms wanting to end a job cleanly, not trail it for a year. Certificate checklist, warranty register, snag list and practical completion statement in one PDF.
A proper handover pack protects both you and your client. It proves what was done, what certificates were obtained, and what warranties apply. It also increasingly meets Building Safety Act expectations.
Disclaimer: This tool generates a handover pack checklist based on the type of work you've done. It does not replace statutory certificates (Building Control, Gas Safe, Part P, FENSA etc.) which must be obtained from the relevant bodies. You are responsible for ensuring all required certificates are obtained and included.
Step 1: Job Details
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Extension / new build
Loft conversion
Kitchen fit
Bathroom fit
Boiler / heating installation
Electrical work (new circuits / rewire / consumer unit)
Electrical work (minor — sockets, lights)
Window / door replacement
Roofing
Structural alteration (removing walls, steels)
Plastering / rendering
Painting / decorating
Landscaping / groundworks
Drainage
General refurbishment
Commercial fit-out
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What the law actually says
- •Practical completion is the trigger for the defects liability period, the release of half your retention, and the start of the limitation clock. Date it properly or lose those protections.
- •Building Regulations completion certificates and competent person scheme certificates (Gas Safe, NICEIC, FENSA) are statutory documents the homeowner needs at next sale or remortgage.
- •The Defective Premises Act 1972 (as amended by the Building Safety Act 2022) extends residential liability well beyond the contract defects period. Good handover paperwork is the best defence.
What to do next
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