Scratches and damage on the worktop
The expensive top is sensitive. Without photos of the as-fitted condition, the cause is disputed later.
The kitchen is installed: check water, worktop and fits
At the kitchen, water, electrical connections and sensitive surfaces meet. Check and photograph the as-fitted condition now. This allows damage to be clearly assigned later.
The most frequent expensive defects in kitchen installation
Untidy filler panels and front gaps
Crooked panels, uneven gaps and open joints jump out immediately in daily use.
Leaking water connections
Dripping connections at sink and dishwasher cause expensive follow-on damage. They often only become visible after move-in.
Missing documentation of concealed connections
Hob connection, appliance positions and extract must be documented at the time of installation.
What you should document and check now in the kitchen
Kitchen run as an overview
Photograph the entire kitchen run frontally and from both room corners.
Worktop and filler panels close up
Check worktop, joints and lateral filler panels for scratches. Photograph details from close up.
Water test in the base cabinet
Let the water run briefly. Check angle valves and siphon immediately for drops and photograph the base cabinet.
Connections and fronts
Photograph hob connection and extract. Open and close all fronts to check for uneven gaps or rubbing.
Secure worktop and connections now
Upload your photos to seamlessly secure defects in fits and connections for handover.