New Home Snagging Survey
A thorough inspection of a new build property to identify outstanding defects and issues for the developer to correct before or shortly after completion.
What is a New Home Snagging Survey?
A New Home Snagging Survey is a thorough inspection of a new build property, covering both the interior and exterior of the home as well as the garden, driveway and garage, where applicable. It is designed to identify any issues that should be corrected by the developer.
A snag is a defect or problem that remains once building work has been completed. This could include items that are damaged, poorly installed or simply not finished to an acceptable standard. Our survey helps highlight these issues clearly so they can be put right within the relevant timeline.
A complete review of the property before completion
Internal Areas
We inspect all accessible rooms and internal finishes, looking for defects, poor workmanship, incomplete items and anything not finished to the expected standard.
External Elements
The exterior of the property is also checked, including visible finishes and any issues that may need to be rectified by the developer.
Outside Areas
Where applicable, the garden, driveway and garage are included as part of the inspection to ensure the property is reviewed as a whole.
Carried out before completion for the clearest inspection
Before Furniture Moves In
This survey takes place before your completion date, when the property is still empty of furniture. This allows all accessible areas of each room to be checked properly, without anything obscuring finishes, fittings or defects.
Clear Schedule for the Developer
Any outstanding issues are identified and documented clearly so they can be raised with the developer and corrected within the required timescale.
Examples of the types of snags we help identify
- Damaged finishes or incomplete decorating
- Poorly fitted fixtures, fittings or joinery
- Items not installed properly
- Defects to walls, floors, ceilings or trims
- Issues in external areas such as driveways or gardens
- Anything not finished to an acceptable standard
Buying a new build property and want peace of mind before completion?
Our New Home Snagging Survey can help identify outstanding defects before you move in, giving you a clear report to take back to the developer.
