When purchasing your new home it is in your best interest to have the builder fix any issues with finishes, fixtures and fittings before the close of contracts. A snag list is a comprehensive list of construction and workmanship defects that the builder must fix before the contracts of sale close. Snagging defects are often difficult to spot to the untrained eye. These include poor workmanship, loose tiles, inconsistent paint finishes, paint on light switches, scratched worktops and scratched glass. Many of these defects will only become apparent once you have lived in the property for a period of time and can be very annoying and costly to fix.