Handover

What A Good Construction Handover Should Include

A guide to snagging, records, warranties, manuals and aftercare communication at the end of a project.

Courtyard and completed finish used to illustrate construction handover.

Published 2026-07-19 · Reviewed 2026-07-19 · 4 min read

Handover should not be a hurried exchange at the end of the final week. It should be planned as part of the project.

A useful handover can include completion records, warranties, manuals, certificates where applicable, snagging status, operating information and clear aftercare contacts.

The aim is to help the client understand what has been completed, what remains open and how future questions will be handled.

FAQs

Should snagging happen before handover?

Snagging should be tracked before and around completion, with responsibilities and close-out dates made clear.

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