Snagging Survey in B77 Tamworth

For a 3-bed new build in B77, expect to pay £417-£495 including VAT and the written report. A 4-bed house typically costs £458-£550. These are Midlands rates - there is no London or South East surcharge for B77. Tamworth is one of the most competitively priced areas for snagging surveys in the region, partly because the high volume of new builds at Amington Garden Village creates strong local inspector availability.

Yes - and we strongly recommend it. Redrow is required to allow independent inspectors access before you exchange contracts, though some developers try to limit this to after legal completion. If Redrow denies access before completion, document the refusal and proceed with the inspection as soon as possible after moving in. Under the Consumer Code for Home Builders, you have the right to appoint an independent inspector. Amington Garden Village residents have reported drainage and window issues repeatedly - an independent inspection gives you the documentation to pursue repairs under warranty.

A standard 3-bed semi-detached in B77 takes approximately 3-4 hours. A 4-bed detached takes 4-5 hours. For Eagle Gate Eco Electric homes with air source heat pumps and underfloor heating, add 30-45 minutes for the additional systems checks. Our inspectors work through every room systematically, covering walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, electrical fittings, plumbing connections, and external brickwork and drainage.

On Tamworth new builds specifically, the most frequently documented issues are: garden drainage failures (cited by multiple Amington Garden Village residents as requiring repeat contractor visits), window quality defects including incorrect trickle vent installation, and plasterwork cracking around window reveals. Nationally, around 8% of all new build defects relate to above-ground drainage. Missing cavity trays around boiler flue and extractor penetrations are a building regulations requirement frequently overlooked by subcontractors on volume sites.

Before legal completion is the ideal time - this is called a pre-completion inspection (PCI). It gives you the strongest negotiating position: your developer must address identified defects before you take ownership, or agree a retention. If your developer won't allow pre-completion access (which is increasingly common on Redrow sites), book within the first three months of moving in. The NHBC Buildmark warranty requires you to report defects within two years of completion - but in practice, early reporting gets better responses from customer care teams.

Yes. Our B77 inspection protocol includes air source heat pump verification, refrigerant line insulation checks, external unit clearance measurements, underfloor heating zone controls, and thermostat calibration. These are specific to the Eco Electric homes in the Eagle Gate phase and require different checks to a standard gas-heated property. Make sure any inspector you hire has explicit experience with heat pump snagging - it's not covered by the standard residential snagging checklist used by older operators.

The written report lists every defect with a photograph, room location, severity classification, and a plain-English description of the issue. You receive it as a PDF within 48 hours of the inspection. The format is designed to be sent directly to your developer's customer care team - each item has a reference number so you can track the repair status. Most volume builders use a defect management portal; the report gives you everything you need to log each item correctly.

If your developer disputes a defect or refuses to repair it, you can escalate through the NHBC's Resolution Service (free for Buildmark warranty holders) or the Consumer Code for Home Builders adjudication scheme. Having a professional written report from an independent inspector significantly strengthens any formal complaint. For Amington Garden Village buyers, Redrow's customer care team operates through a dedicated portal - the report format we provide maps directly onto their referencing system.