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Snagging Survey

Snagging Surveys in Solihull

Independent defect reports for new-build homes across B90, B91, B92 and B93.

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Independent snagging surveys for Solihull new builds

Solihull has a steady run of new-build work, from Hampton Manor in B91 2SW to The Green in Shirley, B90 4NE, plus Monkspath in B90 4JE and Lucas Green in the south of the borough. home.co.uk listings for Hampton Manor show homes from £370,000 to £800,000+, while The Green starts from £315,000, so these are not small purchases. Our snagging inspectors walk the property, document every defect with photos, and produce a clear report you can send straight to the developer.

homedata.co.uk records show an overall average house price of £410,000 across 2,050 sales in the last 12 months, with the market down -2.4% year on year. That matters because a new-build buyer in Solihull is often paying a premium for a fresh home at Hampton in Arden, B92 0BF, or a Bellway plot in Shirley, and still ends up with a long snag list. We work to the warranty window, not the sales brochure.

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Area Property Market Data

£410,000

Average House Price

2,050

12-Month Sales

-2.4%

12-Month Price Change

Active New-Build Schemes

100-250

Average Snags Found

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

What a Snagging Inspection Catches

A Crest Nicholson home at Hampton Manor or a Bellway plot at The Green can look finished at first glance, yet our inspectors still pick up paint misses, plaster ripples and scuffed joinery. We also find doors that will not latch, windows that do not seal, sockets that sit out of square and sealant that stops halfway around a bath or shower tray. A buyer's solicitor will not test those details, and the developer's sales team usually will not spot them either.

On sites around Monkspath, B90 4JE, and Lucas Green, we also check floor levels, skirting gaps, roof tile alignment, cavity trays and the finish to kitchens and bathrooms. The trade side of snagging matters here. A poor hinge adjustment, a badly cut worktop or a missed mastic line can look minor, then turn into a moisture or movement problem once the house starts to settle through a wet Solihull winter.

The serious items deserve separate attention. Missing fire stopping, weak ventilation, poor drainage falls and cracks that go beyond normal shrinkage need to be identified clearly, because they sit closer to building-regs compliance than decoration. Our reports give the developer a room-by-room list, with photos and descriptions that are hard to misread. That is useful whether the plot sits at Hampton Manor, B91 2SW, or in one of the smaller schemes in Shirley.

Cosmetic defects such as paint, plaster and scuffs
Functional defects such as doors, windows and sockets
Construction defects such as flooring, skirting and kitchen fitting tolerances
Regulatory defects such as fire stopping, ventilation and drainage

Average Snags by Property Size in Solihull

1-2 bed flat 110 snags

2-3 bed home 135 snags

4 bed house 175 snags

5+ bed house 200 snags

Typical snag counts are Homemove inspection benchmarks. A 2-bed apartment at Lucas Green or The Green can still produce a long defect list, even before the first winter.

Why You Need It Before Completion (Or Within 2 Years)

Once legal completion happens at Hampton Manor, The Green or Monkspath, the builder is still responsible for defects under NHBC Buildmark, Premier Guarantee or LABC New Home Warranty for the first 2 years. After that, the warranty narrows and the comfort blanket is gone for anything that is not structural. That is why we like the inspection before keys change hands, or very soon after if you are already in.

Our pricing starts from £295 for a 1-2 bed flat or house, £375 for a 3 bed house, £450 for a 4 bed house and £550 for a 5+ bed home. The report is full photo-illustrated and usually lands within 2-3 working days, ready to go to the site manager at B90 4NE, the sales office at B91 2SW, or the customer-care team after completion.

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Why You Need It Before Completion (Or Within 2 Years)

When to Use Each Type of Snagging Check

Timing	What It Catches	Best Use in Solihull
Pre-completion snag	Anything visible before you accept the keys, including paint, doors, windows, sealant and unfinished external works	Best for plots at Hampton Manor B91 2SW, The Green B90 4NE and Ashtree Grove B92 0BF, because the builder still has the cleanest route to put things right.
First-week snag	Defects that show up once you have used taps, heating, windows and appliances	Good for new owners on Monkspath B90 4JE or Lucas Green, where a second pass can catch items missed at handover.
End-of-2-year snag	Warranty defects that emerge through use and the first two winters	Useful if the home has settled, or if you moved in quickly and the snagging window is nearly over.

How a Snagging Inspection Works

Quote and booking

Tell us the postcode, the property type and whether completion is still pending. A plot in Shirley, B90 4NE, needs the same clear start point as one in Hampton in Arden, B92 0BF.

Instruction and access

Once you book, we confirm the access route with you and, where needed, the builder. That matters on new sites where the sales office, site manager and homeowner all need the same time slot.

Full inspection

Our inspector spends around 3-6 hours on site, checking the visible finish, the external works, the rooms, the fixtures and the areas most buyers miss.

Photo report

We then turn the inspection into a photo-led report, usually within 2-3 working days, with each defect listed clearly for the developer.

Developer follow-up

You send the report to the builder or customer-care team. If the response stalls, the warranty provider route is there, and we keep the record factual so it is easier to use.

Do Not Wait for the Keys

If pre-completion snags are agreed before handover, the builder has far less room to push back on the fix. Once you have taken possession of a home in Hampton Manor, Shirley or Monkspath, your position changes. You can still complain, but the process tends to slow and the conversation becomes more awkward.

Local New-Build Considerations in Solihull

Solihull's new-build stock is mostly brick, often red brick, and that makes our inspectors watch mortar lines, lintels and openings carefully. The Mercia Mudstone Group beneath much of the borough can shrink and swell, so a plot near mature trees in Monkspath or Hampton in Arden may show small movement if foundations and drainage have not been handled well. We look for stepped cracking, doors that start to rub and floors that do not feel level.

Flood risk matters too. The River Blythe, the River Cole and local surface water run-off can all affect plots on the edges of the borough, especially when drives, patios and soakaways are still settling. On schemes near B90 and B92, we check external drainage falls, garden levels and the finish to gullies, channels and downpipes, because a neat show-home interior means little if water is sitting against the house after a storm.

Builder patterns matter as well. Crest Nicholson at Hampton Manor, Bellway at The Green and Lucas Green, Persimmon at Monkspath and David Wilson Homes at Ashtree Grove all work to the same broad warranty rules, yet the same snag categories keep appearing: paint and plaster, door alignment, sealant, kitchen tolerances and unfinished landscaping. Solihull also has 20 Conservation Areas, including Solihull Town Centre, Knowle, Dorridge and Hampton-in-Arden, so nearby plots can pick up stricter external expectations on materials and appearance.

Red brick cracking around openings
Drainage falls on drives and patios
Missing fire stopping around service penetrations
Landscaping and boundary treatment still unfinished

Using Your Snag List With the Developer

A good snag list is short on opinion and long on detail. We format it room by room, with photos, location notes and plain descriptions, so a site manager on B90 4NE or B91 2SW can see the issue without guessing. If the defect sits in the kitchen on the first floor, we say that. If the paint problem is on a stair bulkhead or a bathroom ceiling, we say that too.

If the builder drags its feet, we point you to the right escalation route. NHBC Buildmark, Premier Guarantee and LABC New Home Warranty all have their own complaints and resolution processes, and a clear report gives you the best starting point. Serious items such as fire stopping, ventilation or drainage problems should be separated from cosmetic issues, because they need a different level of attention.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I book a snagging survey in Solihull?

Before legal completion is best. That gives us the best chance to inspect a plot at Hampton Manor, The Green or Monkspath while the builder still controls access and the defect list can be sorted before keys change hands. If completion has already happened, the first 2 years under NHBC Buildmark, Premier Guarantee or LABC New Home Warranty still matter.

How much does a snagging survey cost?

Our Solihull snagging prices start from £295 for a 1-2 bed flat or house, £375 for a 3 bed house, £450 for a 4 bed house and £550 for a 5+ bed home. The same prices apply pre-completion, so there is no premium for booking before handover on a home in Shirley, B90, or B91 around Solihull town centre.

How long does the inspection take?

Most Solihull snagging inspections take 3-6 hours, depending on the size of the home and access to lofts, roof spaces, garages and external areas. A 2-bed apartment at Lucas Green, B90, will usually take less time than a 5-bed house at Hampton Manor, B91 2SW, but we still work room by room.

What counts as a snaggable defect?

We record defects that sit outside normal wear and tear. Paint misses, plaster cracks, doors that do not latch, windows that do not seal, sockets out of square, bad sealant, uneven floors, poor kitchen fitting and unfinished landscaping all count. Big items like missing fire stopping, poor ventilation or bad drainage falls are flagged clearly as well.

Who pays for the snagging survey?

The buyer pays Homemove for the inspection. The developer is then asked to put defects right under the warranty or build contract, so the cost of the report is not taken from the builder. In Solihull, that applies just as much to a Crest Nicholson home at Hampton Manor as it does to a Bellway plot in Shirley.

Can the developer refuse to fix the snag list?

They can dispute individual items, especially where a point is about wear and tear or design rather than a true defect. A clear photo-led report helps because it gives the developer a room-by-room list from properties like Lucas Green, B90, or Ashtree Grove, B92, with the issue described in plain language. If they still dig their heels in, the warranty provider's dispute route is the next step.

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

The builder is the company that sold and built the home, such as Crest Nicholson, Bellway, Persimmon or David Wilson Homes on the schemes named in Solihull. NHBC Buildmark, Premier Guarantee and LABC New Home Warranty are the cover in the background. The developer handles most defects in the first 2 years, while the warranty provider becomes more important if the response stalls or the issue is structural.

What if I have already moved in?

No, it is not too late. If you are already in a new home in Shirley, Monkspath or Hampton-in-Arden, we can still inspect and report defects within the 2-year defects period. The sooner the survey is booked after completion, the easier it is to link each issue to the build rather than to use.