new build snagging inspections
PRE-COMPLETION INSPECTION
✓ Entry-level inspection
✓ Compliant with New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) standards
✓ Pre-completion inspection checklist utilised
✓ Optional de-snag inspection
✓ Optional room measurements
✓ PDF report emailed within 2 to 4 days
Post-construction inspection
✓ Comprehensive inspection
✓ Evaluates compliance with UK Building Regulations and warranty provider standards
✓ Fully annotated report with images
✓ Optional de-snag inspection
✓ Optional thermal imaging inspection
✓ Optional sockets / power outlets checked
✓ Optional room measurements
✓ PDF report delivered via email within 2 to 4 days
Interior and Exterior Evaluation
Our comprehensive assessment ensures a thorough inspection of your property. Internally, we examine walls, ceilings, floors, windows, and doors for imperfections. We verify plumbing and electrical compliance, conduct safety and leak checks, and assess the levels of floors, walls, and ceilings.
Additionally, we inspect loft and roof construction, ducting connections, and carpentry. Any decorative defects in paintwork, glazing, tiling, woodwork, and plaster are identified, along with cosmetic damage such as chips, scratches, and cracks. Thermal imaging can also be carried out to detect issues related to heating, voids, and thermal bridging.
Externally, we inspect the façade, roof, guttering, brickwork, drainage, and external finishes to ensure they are in optimal condition. Furthermore, we assess outdoor areas, including gardens, patios, driveways, and garages, to ensure they meet the required standards for finish, durability, and compliance with building regulations and building control requirements.
Quality of Workmanship
Our inspectors conduct a thorough assessment of your property's workmanship, measuring it against industry standards and best practices. This includes verifying the correct installation and finishing of materials, ensuring the electrical and plumbing systems are fully operational, and confirming that all fixtures and fittings are properly installed and functioning as intended.
Experienced Inspectors
Our team consists of highly qualified, experienced, and independent building inspectors, each bringing a wealth of expertise and a meticulous eye for detail to every inspection. They carry out thorough assessments to ensure your new home meets the highest standards of quality and safety, carefully examining all accessible areas.
How Much Does a Snagging Survey Cost?
Investing in a snagging inspection is a practical step for anyone purchasing a new-build property. Prices typically start from £295 (excluding VAT), depending on the size of your home. This relatively small cost can help ensure your property meets expected standards and prevent expensive repairs later.
A snagging inspection can uncover issues that may otherwise go unnoticed until after your warranty expires, potentially leaving you responsible for costly fixes. Identifying these problems early gives you the opportunity to have them addressed by the developer, offering peace of mind and long-term savings.