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Snagging Survey in Street

Street is seeing its biggest wave of new builds in decades - with 280 homes planned for Somerton Road and more on the way, an independent snagging survey protects your purchase before defects become your problem.

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Street's New Build Boom - What Buyers Need to Know

Street, Somerset has planning permission for its largest residential development in modern memory - Curo Group's 280-home Somerton Road scheme, with a 2025 construction start and a mix of one to four-bedroom homes and apartments, all marketed as highly sustainable with air source heat pumps and solar panels. A further 160 homes are proposed at Higher Brooks. This is significant new build activity for a town of just 12,709 people.

Our inspectors have seen the full range of new build defects across Somerset - from sustainable homes where the renewable energy systems are incorrectly commissioned, to conventional builds with the usual roster of loose plumbing, insulation gaps, and poorly fitted windows. At Curo, some buyers at other developments have reported concerns about workmanship quality and aftercare. An independent snagging survey creates a documented record of every defect before you take ownership.

We cover Street and all BA16 postcodes. Book before legal completion where possible - that's when your developer has the strongest incentive to fix everything at no cost to you. Our reports include thermal imaging and are formatted to be handed directly to your developer for action.

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Street, Somerset Property Market at a Glance

£307,434

Average House Price (BA16)

Rightmove 12-month average

440+

New Homes in Pipeline

Somerton Road (280) + Higher Brooks (160)

93.7%

New Build Buyers Reporting Defects

Home Builders Federation 2025

12,709

Population

2021 Census, Street civil parish

Somerset Levels Flood Risk: What New Build Buyers Must Check

Street sits on the edge of the Somerset Levels, where approximately 19,000 properties are at risk from surface water flooding. The 2013/14 Somerset Levels floods covered 65 square kilometres and damaged over 1,000 properties. The Somerton Road development required extensive phosphate mitigation before planning was granted, specifically because of the River Brue catchment's environmental sensitivity. Any new build in Street or the surrounding BA16 area should be inspected for correct DPC (damp-proof course) heights, finished floor levels above potential flood depth, ground drainage design, and correctly specified flood-resilient construction details - all standard checks in our snagging reports.

What Our Inspectors Check in Street New Builds

New builds in Somerset's Somerset Levels setting have a specific risk profile that goes beyond standard snagging. Our inspectors check construction details that matter in a flood-adjacent environment - but we also cover the full range of defects found in any new build anywhere in the UK.

Air source heat pumps: commissioning, pipework connections, flow temperature settings
Solar panels: mounting, electrical connections, inverter installation and metering
EV charging points: wiring, circuit protection, earthing
DPC levels and finished floor levels relative to external ground
Ground drainage design and surface water management
Windows and doors: fitting, seals, glazing, hardware
Plumbing: connections under floors and behind walls, pressure settings
Insulation: loft depth, cavity walls, thermal imaging to detect gaps
Electrics: consumer unit labelling, RCD protection, socket positions
External works: paving drainage falls, fencing, planting specification

Sustainable homes with heat pumps and solar add an additional layer of complexity to a snagging inspection. Incorrectly commissioned renewable systems may appear to be working but perform poorly from the start - adding to energy bills rather than reducing them. Our inspectors are trained to check the commissioning records and visible installation of these systems, flagging anything that doesn't meet the developer's own specifications.

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Street, Somerset: From Clarks Shoemaking Town to Modern New Build Market

Street's modern character was shaped almost entirely by the Clark family's shoe manufacturing business, which from the early 19th century turned a small Quaker settlement into a planned company town. The factory buildings that once housed Clarks' production line were converted in 1993 into Clarks Village - the UK's first purpose-built factory outlet centre - which now draws over two million visitors a year.

The town has a population of 12,709 (2021 Census) and sits on a dry elevated area at the foot of the Polden Hills, two miles southwest of Glastonbury. To the north is the River Brue; to the south are the Walton Hills and the East Polden Grasslands SSSI. Millfield School, one of England's most well-known independent boarding schools, occupies the former Clark family estate on the edge of the village.

Property prices in BA16 average £307,434, with detached homes on some streets reaching £395,000-£685,000. The pipeline of 440+ new homes in the BA16 area represents significant growth for a town this size. Curo's Somerton Road development, targeting a 2025 construction start, is the largest - a housing association development with 30% affordable homes, air source heat pumps and solar panels throughout.

Snagging Survey Costs: Street, Somerset vs National Average

Property Size	Street, Somerset	National Average	Value Protected
1-2 bed apartment/house	From £295	£300-£350	Avg price £150,000-£250,000
3-4 bed house	From £350	£350-£450	Avg price £300,000-£500,000
5+ bed detached	From £450	£450+	Individual homes up to £685,000

Street prices via Homemove. National averages from HomeOwners Alliance 2025. Property values from BA16 Land Registry/Rightmove 2024 data.

How to Book Your Street Snagging Survey

Get an instant fixed-price quote

Enter your Street postcode and property size for an immediate price. Most BA16 properties come in at £295-£450. No hidden fees and no callbacks required.

Choose your inspection date

Pick from available dates - we have regular coverage across Street and the Somerset BA16 area. For Curo Somerton Road or other active sites, we can coordinate with your site manager for pre-completion access.

Thorough inspection by our surveyor

Our inspector spends 2-4 hours systematically checking the entire property. Sustainable homes with renewable systems receive additional attention to commissioning records and visible installation quality. Thermal imaging is standard on all inspections.

Written report within 48 hours

You receive a detailed report with photographs, defect descriptions, priority ratings, and the precise wording to use when raising issues with Curo or your developer. The report is formatted for immediate handover to the site team.

Developer fixes defects

Your developer must fix all defects under warranty for two years from completion. Your report gives them a clear, prioritised action list. If they delay or refuse, the documented report provides the foundation for escalation through the NHBC or New Homes Quality Board.

Sustainable New Builds Need Careful Snagging

Curo's Somerton Road development is designed with air source heat pumps and solar panels, targeting high energy ratings. These are positive features - but they add inspection complexity that standard snagging checklists don't always cover adequately.

An incorrectly commissioned air source heat pump can result in inadequate heating or excess energy consumption from day one. A solar panel installation with poor wiring connections or an incorrectly configured inverter may not perform anywhere near the system's rated output. Our inspectors check visible installation quality and commissioning records for renewable systems, flagging deviations from manufacturer specifications.

Even in well-designed sustainable homes, the standard snagging issues remain: insulation gaps reduce heat pump efficiency, poorly fitted windows waste the energy the solar panels generate, and loose plumbing connections under floors create moisture problems. A thorough snagging survey covers everything - both the sustainable systems and the conventional construction beneath them.

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Street, Somerset Snagging Survey Questions

How much does a snagging survey cost in Street, Somerset?

Snagging surveys in Street start from £295 for smaller properties and range to around £450 for larger four-bedroom homes. The national UK average is £377. Homemove provides instant fixed-price quotes for any BA16 postcode - enter your address for an immediate price with no callbacks required.

Is it worth snagging a Curo new build in Street?

Yes, strongly recommended. Curo is a housing association builder with a development track record, but buyer reviews at other Curo sites have noted concerns about workmanship quality and aftercare - one buyer described 'shoddy workmanship' and slow responses from their customer care team. The national defect rate is 93.7% across all new build developers. An independent snagging survey gives you a documented record of every defect while Curo is still obligated to fix them under warranty.

Should I be concerned about flood risk in Street, Somerset?

Street itself sits on higher ground than the surrounding Somerset Levels, but some BA16 postcodes carry medium or high flood risk. The Curo Somerton Road development required specific phosphate mitigation because it sits within the River Brue catchment. Our inspectors check DPC levels, finished floor levels, ground drainage design, and flood-resilient construction details as part of every snagging inspection in the area. If your developer has specified flood-resilience features, we verify they have been correctly installed.

Do you inspect the renewable energy systems at Street new builds?

Yes. For properties with air source heat pumps, solar panels, or EV charging points - as specified at the Curo Somerton Road development - our inspectors check visible installation quality, pipework and wiring connections, commissioning records, and inverter settings. An incorrectly commissioned heat pump or solar system may appear operational but perform poorly from day one. These checks go beyond standard visual snagging and are included in our standard inspection fee.

How long does a snagging inspection take in Street?

A standard inspection takes 2-4 hours. Properties with additional systems like heat pumps and solar may take slightly longer to check thoroughly. A two-bedroom apartment typically takes around two hours; a four-bedroom detached house may take up to four hours. We do not rush inspections. Your written report is delivered within 48 hours of the inspection.

Can I book a snagging survey before legal completion at the Curo development?

Yes, and we recommend it. A pre-completion inspection is always preferable - your developer has the strongest motivation to fix defects before you take legal ownership. Curo should allow access for an independent inspector; if they decline, this itself is worth discussing with your solicitor. Pre-completion slots at active Street development sites can be arranged with reasonable notice. Contact us after getting your quote to confirm the timing.

What if Curo won't fix the defects identified in my report?

If Curo refuses or delays unreasonably, your snagging report provides formal documentation of when each defect was identified. You can escalate through the New Homes Quality Board (if Curo is registered) or the NHBC warranty scheme if your home carries NHBC Buildmark cover. Serious cases can also be raised with Somerset Council's Building Control department. Our reports are structured specifically to support formal escalation processes - each defect is described clearly with photographs, referenced against applicable standards.

Do you cover the surrounding BA16 area outside Street itself?

Yes. We cover all BA16 postcodes including Glastonbury and surrounding villages such as Walton, Compton Dundon, Butleigh, and Baltonsborough. We also cover nearby Shepton Mallet, Somerton, and Wells. If you're unsure whether your specific address is in our coverage area, enter your postcode into our quote tool for immediate confirmation.