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New build snagging survey

New build snagging survey. Get the builder to fix it, not you.

Brand new does not mean finished. A snagging inspector goes room by room and lists every defect, from a sticking door to missing insulation, in a report the developer has to answer.

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  • Room by room, top to bottom
  • A list the developer must answer
  • Before or after you move in
A Homie in a red hard hat sticking red dots on defects around the front door of a brand-new house
  • £499what most of our customers paid
  • 82%roof coverings flagged on new homes
  • Roomby room inspection
  • 2 yearsthe usual developer warranty window
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The short answer

Snagging survey, in 30 seconds

When to book
Before you complete if the developer allows it, or in the first weeks after you move in.
What it finds
Finishing faults, poor fitting, missing insulation, drainage and safety issues. Small and serious alike.
What happens next
You send the list to the developer, who is responsible for putting snags right in the warranty period.
Why not do it yourself
An inspector knows the building standards and checks the loft, the drainage and the things you cannot see.

From our panel’s reports

What our surveyors flag on homes built since 2000

How often each part of a newer home was rated 2 or 3, needing repair or serious, on our panel’s reports. New does not mean fault-free.

  • Roof coverings6% serious 82%
  • Bathroom fittings6% serious 80%
  • Windows4% serious 78%
  • Main walls4% serious 72%
  • Woodwork6% serious 70%
  • External joinery0% serious 70%
  • Outside doors6% serious 66%

Homes built since 2000, rated 2 or 3 on our panel’s reports.

How it works

How it works

  1. 1

    Book with your handover date

    Tell us the plot and when you get the keys.

  2. 2

    The inspector visits

    Usually a few hours, top to bottom.

  3. 3

    Send the list to the builder

    They fix the snags under the warranty.

FAQ

Snagging survey: your questions

What is a snagging survey?

A professional inspection of a new build that lists every defect, so the developer puts them right.

When should I book it?

Before completion if the developer allows access, or soon after you move in, while the developer is responsible for snags.

Will the developer fix everything?

They should fix defects within the warranty period. A professional list makes it harder to brush them off.

Is it worth it on a new home?

Our panel’s reports show newer homes still get repairs flagged, as the chart shows. A list now saves arguments later.

How long does it take?

Usually two to four hours, depending on the size of the home.

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