Clear evidence and practical support for poor building workmanship

Defects, Snagging and Remedial Works

Clear evidence and practical support for poor building workmanship

Poor workmanship, incomplete work or work that does not match the agreed specification can be difficult to address without a clear, independent record. LateShield provides workmanship inspections, photographic defect reports and practical next-step recommendations to help clients understand their position and take the appropriate action.

What we cover

Work covered

LateShield coordinates the required specialists and manages the process from initial review through to practical completion. The work covered on this service includes:

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  • Workmanship inspections
  • Defect identification
  • Incomplete work
  • Work that differs from drawings or quotations
  • Photographic records
  • Defect schedules
  • Contractor action lists
  • Remedial-work scopes
  • Cost reviews
  • Reinspection
  • Practical next-step recommendations

Who this is for

Is this service right for you?

  • Homeowners concerned about the quality of building work
  • Clients whose contractor has left work unfinished or defective
  • Property owners who need an independent record of workmanship defects
  • Anyone preparing to challenge a contractor about poor work
  • Clients who need a remedial-work scope to obtain alternative quotes

What you receive

Your deliverables

  • Photographic workmanship inspection report
  • Itemised defect schedule
  • Contractor action list
  • Remedial-work scope for alternative contractor quotes
  • Cost review of remedial works
  • Practical next-step recommendations
  • Reinspection report where included

Process

How it works

01

Initial enquiry

Contact LateShield with photographs and a description of the workmanship concerns. We will advise on the appropriate type of inspection.

02

Inspection

We carry out a thorough inspection of the visible building work, recording all defects and workmanship concerns photographically.

03

Report preparation

We prepare a clear photographic report with an itemised defect schedule and contractor action list.

04

Remedial scope

Where required, we prepare a remedial-work scope to allow alternative contractors to price the rectification work.

05

Next steps

We advise on practical next steps, including correspondence with the contractor, obtaining remedial quotes and escalation preparation.

Getting started

What to send us

Send us whatever you have. You do not need everything — share what is available and we will work with it.

Photographs of the defective work
Original quotation or contract
Drawings or specifications if available
Correspondence with the contractor
Description of the work carried out and the concerns
Details of any payments made

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

If you have a question not covered here, contact us directly and we will be happy to help.

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Poor workmanship includes work that does not meet the standard reasonably expected of a competent contractor, work that differs from the agreed drawings or specification, incomplete work and work that does not comply with Building Regulations or relevant standards.

Yes. LateShield can carry out an inspection and prepare a report at any stage, including after the contractor has left. The report provides an independent record of the defects that can be used in correspondence or formal proceedings.

No. LateShield provides an independent record of defects and practical support. Whether the contractor rectifies the work depends on the terms of the contract and the outcome of any dispute process.

Workmanship inspections are available across Worcestershire and surrounding areas. Remote support, including report review and remedial-work scopes, is available throughout the UK.

Yes. LateShield can prepare a remedial-work scope and support the process of obtaining alternative contractor quotes for the rectification work.

Coverage

Service area

Workmanship inspections are available across Worcestershire and surrounding areas. Remote support, including defect report review and remedial-work scopes, is available throughout the UK.

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