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Independent snagging inspections for Gravesend new-builds

Cable Wharf in DA11 9GA, the riverside plots at Harbour Village, and The Charter at New Swan Yard all show why a proper snagging inspection matters in Gravesend. New-build buyers here are often handed a home that looks finished at first glance, yet a closer inspection can expose paint defects, poor sealant, doors that do not shut cleanly, and external work that is still not right. We inspect the property room by room, document every defect, and give you a report you can send straight to the developer.

Gravesend has had steady new-build activity around Northfleet, the wider Ebbsfleet area, and the Thames frontage, with Love Living Homes, Keepmoat, Redrow, Moat Homes, Bellway and Bovis Homes all appearing. Our snagging inspectors know what turns up in these homes, from plaster cracks and uneven floors to missing fire-stopping and drainage issues that do not show on a quick viewing. Homemove snagging surveys start from £295, and we return a full photo-illustrated report within 2 to 3 working days.

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Gravesend new-build market snapshot

£349,272

Average House Price (homedata.co.uk)

£411,313

Current Average Listing Price (home.co.uk)

480

Residential Sales in the Last 12 Months (homedata.co.uk)

1.2%

12-Month Sold Price Change (homedata.co.uk)

100 to 250

Typical Snags Per New-Build Home

157

Average Snags Found in Industry Research

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

What a Snagging Inspection Catches

At Cable Wharf in DA11 9GA and The Charter in DA12 2EN, cosmetic defects are often the first things a buyer spots once daylight hits the room properly. Our inspectors record paint splashes, patchy plaster, scuffed skirting, uneven mastic, chipped tiles, and weak finishing around sockets or switches. A quick handover can hide a lot, especially in a flat that looked tidy at evening viewing time.

Functional defects matter just as much. We regularly find doors that do not latch, windows that do not seal, kitchens with poor fitting tolerances, and sockets that are out of square. Gravesend’s newer homes, especially around Northfleet and the Ebbsfleet edge, can also show uneven floors, gaps at joinery, noisy pipework, and external paving that falls the wrong way.

Some issues are more serious than a snag list bought on the day. Missing fire-stopping, undersized ventilation, drainage falls that are wrong, and cracks that go beyond normal shrinkage need to be set out clearly for the developer. A solicitor will not usually walk you through those details, but our snagging reports do, with photos and room-by-room notes that make the defects hard to ignore.

Paint and plaster defects
Doors, windows and latch issues
Kitchen, joinery and sealant faults
Fire-stopping, ventilation and drainage problems

Average snags found by property size in Gravesend

1 to 2 bed flat or house 120 snags

3 bed house 157 snags

4 bed house 190 snags

5+ bed house 230 snags

Source: Homemove inspection benchmark and Gravesend research, 100 to 250 snags is common on a new-build home.

Why You Need It Before Completion, or Within 2 Years

New-build warranty cover in Gravesend is there to catch defects, but the builder’s obligation is strongest in the first 2 years. That applies to NHBC Buildmark, Premier Guarantee, and LABC New Home Warranty. If you are buying at Harbour Village or Cable Wharf, a snagging inspection before legal completion gives you the cleanest route to getting items fixed while the developer still has full responsibility for the defects period.

After the first 2 years, the warranty narrows and structural cover becomes the main protection. That is why we tell buyers in DA11 and DA12 not to wait if there is already a snagging window open. Our reports help you raise issues early, with dated photos and a clear list that the site team can work through without guesswork.

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Why You Need It Before Completion, or Within 2 Years

Pre-completion, first-week, and end-of-2-year snagging

Timing	Best use	What it catches
Pre-completion	Best for buyers who have not completed yet, especially at Cable Wharf or The Charter	Defects the builder can still fix before keys are handed over, including paint, sealant, doors, windows, sockets, and unfinished external items
First-week snag	Useful if you already have keys and want a quick sweep after move-in	The same cosmetic and functional issues, plus anything that becomes obvious once furniture is in and the home is lived in
End-of-2-year snag	For homes still within the builder defects period under warranty cover	Items the builder remains responsible for before the cover narrows, including workmanship defects and unresolved follow-up items

How a snagging inspection works

Get a quote

Tell us the property type, size, and whether completion has happened yet. A 3 bed house in Gravesend starts from £375, and pre-completion inspections use the same pricing.

Book the instruction

Once you are happy with the quote, we confirm the inspection and ask for access details. That might mean a handover at DA11 9GA, a key release at DA12 2EN, or an appointment with the site office.

We coordinate access

Our team works with the builder or sales team so the inspection can go ahead without delay. In Gravesend, that matters on busy sites such as Cable Wharf and Harbour Village, where access windows can be tight.

We inspect the home

The inspection usually takes 3 to 6 hours, depending on size and finish. We check the visible areas, test what can be tested, and note defects in rooms, outside spaces, and any shared areas where access is available.

You receive the report

We send a full photo-illustrated report within 2 to 3 working days. It gives the developer a clear list to fix, with room names, defect notes, and images that show exactly what needs attention.

Do not hand over the keys too early

If you can agree the pre-completion snag list before completion, do it. Once completion happens, your position changes fast, and getting the builder back to Gravesend plots at Cable Wharf or The Charter can take longer than it should. Keep the list agreed first, then complete.

Local New-Build Considerations in Gravesend

Gravesend has a lot of new-build movement around Northfleet, the Thames frontage, and the wider Ebbsfleet area, so we see a broad mix of homes rather than one single build type. Cable Wharf is linked with Love Living Homes and Keepmoat, Harbour Village sits in the Washmill Gardens area, and Stonehaven Park forms part of Whitecliffe at Alkerden Village near Ebbsfleet International. That mix matters, because apartments, shared ownership plots, riverside homes, and family houses all throw up different snagging patterns.

Local construction details matter too. Gravesend sits on chalk and Thanet Sand with clays, and that makes floor finishes, wall cracks, and movement at joins worth checking carefully, especially on fresh plaster and new landscaping. Brick is widely used across the town, and our inspectors often pick up brickwork blemishes, poor mortar lines, and external items that are not yet finished to the standard shown at handover.

The flood risk picture around the river frontage also matters on some developments in Gravesend and Northfleet. Tidal flood risk, surface water drainage, and unfinished external levels can all become snagging points, especially where garden falls, paths, and driveway edges have not been set properly. In the older streets near Windmill Hill, Upper Windmill Street, Overcliffe, and the Riverside conservation area, new homes have to sit carefully alongside historic surroundings, so boundary treatment and external finish need to be checked with extra care.

Cable Wharf
Harbour Village
The Charter
Stonehaven Park

Love Living Homes
Keepmoat
Redrow
Moat Homes

Using Your Snag List With the Developer

We format the report so the developer can read it quickly. Each defect is shown with a photo, a room reference, and a short note, which helps the site manager at Cable Wharf or The Charter work through the list without arguing over what was meant.

If the builder drags its feet, the report becomes the paper trail. Under NHBC, Premier Guarantee, or LABC cover, you may need to use the warranty provider’s process, and a clear snag list gives you a much stronger starting point than a vague email chain. If a defect needs escalation, our wording keeps the facts tight and easy to follow.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I book a snagging survey in Gravesend?

Before legal completion is best, especially on new homes at Cable Wharf in DA11 9GA or The Charter in DA12 2EN. If you have already completed, book as soon as you can, while you are still within the 2-year defects period under NHBC Buildmark, Premier Guarantee, or LABC cover.

How much does a snagging survey cost in Gravesend?

Homemove snagging surveys start from £295 for 1 to 2 bed homes, £375 for a 3 bed house, £450 for a 4 bed house, and £550 for a 5+ bed home. Local Local data shows snagging surveys often sit between £300 and £900, so our pricing is set to stay straightforward.

How long does the inspection take?

Most Gravesend inspections take 3 to 6 hours, depending on the size and finish of the property. A flat at Cable Wharf will usually be quicker than a larger house in the wider Northfleet or Ebbsfleet area, but we still check the same defect categories in every home.

What counts as a snaggable defect?

Anything that is unfinished, poorly fitted, or not working as it should can be snagged. That includes paint and plaster defects, doors that do not latch, windows that do not seal, missing sealant, electrical sockets out of square, kitchen fit issues, and external items such as paving or garden levels.

What is not usually classed as a snag?

Normal wear and tear, damage caused by the owner after completion, and issues that are not part of the build quality are usually outside a snag list. If you have already moved into a Gravesend home near Windmill Hill or Overcliffe, we can still inspect it, but we separate builder defects from damage that happened later.

Who pays for the inspection?

The buyer pays for the inspection, not the developer. That applies whether you are buying a riverside apartment at The Charter or a shared ownership home at Cable Wharf, and it is why many buyers book before completion so the first list is ready on day one.

Can the developer refuse to fix items on the list?

They can query items, but they do not get to ignore genuine defects. Clear photos, room references, and dated notes make it much harder for a Gravesend site team to brush off plaster faults, sealant gaps, or badly fitted doors.

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

The builder is responsible for the finish and the first 2-year defects period, while NHBC Buildmark, Premier Guarantee, or LABC New Home Warranty provides the policy behind that cover. If a builder in Gravesend is slow to act, the warranty route can help push the issue forward, provided the defect is recorded properly.

What if I have already moved in?

You can still book a snagging survey after moving in, and many Gravesend owners do. A home in DA11 or DA12 can still have the same hidden defects after handover, but the sooner you inspect, the easier it is to tie the issue back to the build stage.