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Snagging Surveys in Bognor Regis

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Snagging Surveys in Bognor Regis - Homemove

Independent snagging for Bognor Regis new builds

Bognor Regis keeps drawing new-build schemes west of the town centre, from Taylor Wimpey’s Regis Park in Pagham to the 225-home Nursery Fields site in Bersted. Our snagging inspectors walk the property room by room, document every defect with photos, and produce a report you can send straight to the developer. The aim is simple. Give the builder a clear list to fix while the snagging window is still open, not a vague phone call that gets lost between site office and head office.

We send a full photo-illustrated report within 2 to 3 working days, which matters when completion is close and trades are still moving through plots on the edge of town. The local ground matters too. Parts of Bognor Regis sit on London Clay and coastal deposits, while areas such as Felpham, South Bersted, North Bersted and Shripney sit inside flood warning areas, so we pay close attention to drainage falls, thresholds, sealant and external finish. A new-build can look tidy in Aldwick or Pagham and still hide poor window sealing, patchy plaster, loose ironmongery or fire stopping that needs a proper check.

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Bognor Regis new-build snapshot

£325,384

Average House Price

£462,146

Detached Homes

£191,000

Flats

225

Planned Homes at Nursery Fields

142

Average Snags Found

Using listing data from home.co.uk and property data from homedata.co.uk

What a Snagging Inspection Catches

On a Bognor Regis plot, our snagging inspectors start with the obvious stuff. Paint touch-ins, plaster blemishes, scuffed skirting and missing sealant turn up fast in new homes at Regis Park and New Barn Lane. They sound minor when you say them out loud. They still go in the report with photos and room references so the developer cannot brush them off later.

We then move into function. Doors that do not latch, windows that do not seal, sockets that sit out of square, loose taps, poor shower falls and kitchens with uneven tolerances all show up on new-builds around Bersted and Pagham. These are the items a buyer notices after living in the home, and they are the ones a solicitor will not catch during conveyancing in the way a snagging inspector will.

The last pass is where serious defects sit. Missing fire stopping, undersized ventilation, drainage that runs the wrong way, loose roof tiles, bad cavity tray detailing and cracks that go beyond normal shrinkage all deserve separate note. We also check the external works, because Bognor Regis schemes often arrive with half-finished paths, soft landscaping or boundary treatment that looks presentable on moving day but is not quite to spec.

Even a clean-looking show home can hide a long snag list. Around the conservation areas near Aldwick Road, Steyne and Waterloo Square, buyers are often surprised that new plaster, roof lines and joinery can still need attention even when the development is nearly sold out. Our job is to document what the eye misses under normal handover pressure, then send the developer a list that is hard to argue with.

Paint and plaster defects
Doors, windows and ironmongery
Kitchens, sealant and bathrooms
Drainage, fire stopping and ventilation

Average snags found by property size

1 bed flat 110

2 bed home 135

3 bed home 165

4 bed home 195

5+ bed home 220

Based on Homemove snagging inspections and the 100 to 250 defect benchmark often seen in new-build homes.

Why You Need It Before Completion or Within 2 Years

The first 2 years matter because the developer is usually on the hook for defects under NHBC Buildmark, Premier Guarantee or LABC New Home Warranty. In a Bognor Regis handover, that defect window is when our report has the most pull, because the builder still has a clear obligation to put snags right. Once the warranty moves into its structural-only phase, the list gets narrower and the job gets harder.

Pre-completion snagging is even stronger when the plot is still in the site team’s hands, which is why we are often called to homes in Bersted before legal completion. Our inspectors can walk a new flat in Pagham or a house near Aldwick Road, write down every defect, and send the report within 2 to 3 working days. That gives the developer a clear list while access, trades and materials are still under their control.

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Why You Need It Before Completion or Within 2 Years

When to book a snagging inspection

Stage	Best time to use it	What it catches	What happens next
Pre-completion snag	Before legal completion	Visible defects, unfinished work, poor fit and finish	We send the report to the developer before keys are handed over
First-week snag	As soon as you move into the plot	Issues that show up once you live there, like doors, heating, leaks or bad drainage	The builder gets a written list while the home is still under the 2-year defects cover
End-of-2-year snag	Before the warranty defects period ends	Any defect that has been missed, plus repeat problems on the same plot	You still have a chance to push repairs before the warranty narrows to structural-only

How a snagging inspection works

Quote

Tell us the plot size, location and whether your Bognor Regis home is still pre-completion. We price new-build snagging from £295 for 1 to 2 bed flats and houses, £375 for a 3 bed house, £450 for a 4 bed house, and £550 for a 5+ bed home.

Instruction

Once you book, we confirm the access details and, where needed, coordinate with the site team at places like Regis Park in Pagham or New Barn Lane in Bersted. If completion has not happened yet, we keep the inspection timed so it fits the builder’s handover window.

Inspection

Our inspector spends around 3 to 6 hours in the property, checking finishes, fixtures, fittings and the external areas. A flat near Bognor Regis station may be quicker than a larger house near Aldwick or Pagham, but we still work room by room and do not skip the awkward corners.

Photo report

We sort each defect into clear sections, add photos, and note what needs fixing. The report gives the developer a clear list to work through, which is useful on larger local schemes such as Nursery Fields in Bersted and on smaller plots where the site manager is juggling several handovers at once.

Follow-up

You send the report to the builder, and we can talk through any pushback or query. If something sits inside the warranty defect period, we help you keep the paper trail tight so the item stays visible and does not vanish after the first call back.

Do not take possession with unresolved pre-completion snags

Once the keys are in your hand, the tone changes fast. In Bognor Regis, a developer at a site such as New Barn Lane or Regis Park is far more likely to move quickly on agreed pre-completion snags than on items raised after you have moved furniture in. Get the list agreed before completion if you can. Your position drops sharply after handover.

Local New-Build Considerations in Bognor Regis

Bognor Regis has more new-build activity than some seaside towns of its size, and the names matter. Taylor Wimpey is active at Regis Park in Pagham, Barratt is linked to the 225-home Nursery Fields scheme in Bersted, Linden Homes completed New Barn Lane, and Dandara has Hawthorn Grove on the wider Chichester to Bognor Regis side. When we inspect on those schemes, the pattern is familiar. Finish quality, drainage, ironmongery and external works tend to need the most attention.

The ground under the town is not neutral. London Clay, the Bognor Sand Member and the coastal drift deposits around the foreshore give us a reason to look hard at shrinkage cracks, floor levels, patio falls and drainage runs, especially on plots in South Bersted, North Bersted and Shripney. Bognor Regis is also coastal, with flood warning areas covering places such as Felpham, South Bersted, North Bersted and Shripney, so external thresholds and water management deserve more than a quick glance.

Older streets bring another layer. The Aldwick Road, Bognor Regis Railway Station, Steyne and Waterloo Square, and Upper Bognor Road conservation areas all come with extra controls, and the town has listed buildings such as Dome House and Bognor Regis Town Hall, designed in 1929. That matters because new work near older stock can expose poor joins between old and new, and it also means a buyer needs a clear snag record before the builder walks away from site.

Planning conditions also shape the build around Bersted. Nursery Fields is set out for 70% private homes, with 5% self-build and the balance for social housing, so there can be different plot types, finishes and handover timings on one site. That sort of mix can produce uneven quality between plots, which is exactly where an independent snagging inspection earns its keep.

Taylor Wimpey
Barratt Homes
Linden Homes
Dandara

Using Your Snag List With the Developer

We structure the snag list so the developer can act on it without guesswork. Each item is numbered, tied to a room or elevation, and matched with a photo, which is easier for a site manager dealing with multiple plots around Bognor Regis, Bersted and Pagham. That format saves time, and it stops a builder from treating a missing seal or a misaligned door as a vague complaint.

If the developer drags its feet, the next step depends on the warranty provider. NHBC’s resolution service, or the equivalent process under Premier Guarantee and LABC, helps keep defects in view when a builder stalls. We separate defects from wear and tear, then tell you which items sit inside the 2-year defects period and which ones need a different route. For a home in Aldwick or on a newer estate in Bersted, that paper trail is the bit that matters when you ask for repairs again.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I book a snagging inspection in Bognor Regis?

Before legal completion is best, especially on new plots in Bersted, Pagham or at Regis Park. That way the snag list can be agreed while the builder still controls the site, although we still help after move-in and inside the 2-year defects period. If you have already picked up keys in Bognor Regis, book anyway and get the defects logged while the warranty window is still open.

How long does the inspection take?

Most Bognor Regis new-builds take 3 to 6 hours, depending on size and condition. A flat near the town centre may be quicker, while a larger house in Aldwick or on a newer estate in Bersted usually takes longer because there is more to check inside and out. We do not rush the external areas either, since paths, gutters and garden levels can hide work that still needs finishing.

What counts as snaggable, and what is just wear and tear?

A snaggable defect is something that should have been finished properly at handover, such as badly sealed windows, a door that will not latch, or plaster that is uneven. Normal wear and tear is different, so a mark made after you move into a place in Pagham or Felpham is not the same as a paint defect that was there on completion day. We separate those points carefully so the developer gets a fair list, not a messy one.

Who pays for the snagging survey?

The buyer pays for the inspection, not the developer. That is true whether you are buying a house in New Barn Lane, a flat near Bognor Regis station, or a plot on a larger scheme like Nursery Fields. The fee is there to protect your handover position and to give you a properly documented list from day one.

Can the developer refuse to fix items on the list?

They can dispute items, especially if they believe a mark is cosmetic or not a defect, but they should not ignore genuine faults. Our report gives them a clear paper trail with photos, which helps when you press for repairs under the 2-year defects cover on NHBC Buildmark, Premier Guarantee or LABC. On a Bersted or Pagham plot, that documentation usually gets a faster and more precise response than a phone call.

What is the difference between NHBC, the builder and the warranty provider?

The builder is usually the first port of call for defects in a new home in Bognor Regis. NHBC, Premier Guarantee or LABC sit behind that warranty, and if a defect on a Pagham or Bersted plot is not dealt with, the warranty process becomes the next step. We keep the defect wording tight so each party knows what it is being asked to fix.

What if I have already moved into the property?

Book anyway. A first-week snagging inspection still has value in Bognor Regis, because defects in a new home on the edge of Bersted or near Aldwick Road can still be logged while the 2-year defects period is open. You may have lost some handover pressure, but you have not lost the right to document the defects properly.