New Home Snagging Specialists!
Over 15 Years Experience in new
build snagging inspections.
What Is A Snagging List?
When buying a new-build property, you’d expect to avoid all of those structural and cosmetic issues you find in older homes. Everything should be pristine. This isn’t always the case, however. The speed at which homes are constructed today often leads to issues and defects throughout the property.
New-build properties are covered by a 10-year structural warranty. Yet you only have a two-year window to raise any issues regarding fixtures and fittings, remedial work or cosmetic damage.
Snag List You Can Trust
Our specialist teams are highly trained to identify even the smallest snagging issues in your property. They’ve seen it all. We’ve developed a thorough inspection process that can pick up on details missed by both you and the developer. All of our inspections follow NHBC guidelines and we’ve completed over 10,000 inspections to date.
Snag My New Home offers amazing customer service and provides excellent value for your money.
What We Inspect
Plastering & Drylining
- Wall Levels Within Tolerances
- Plaster-boarding & Joints
- Large Cracks & Overuse of Fillers
- Smoothness & Fine Finish
External Works
- Bricks, Mortar & Masonry Checked
- Application of Sealants Checked
- Brick Perpend Verticals for Square
- Stone Sills Checked For Damage
Driveway and Garden
- Drainage & Water Run-off
- Manhole Location
- Damp Course Position/Breach
- Drive Way, Paths & Patio Surfaces
Electrical System
- Correct Circuit Protection Devices
- Correct Earthing Arrangements
- Socket Polarity Check
- Zoning Compliance Checks
Heating & Plumbing
- Boiler Flue Inspection
- Radiators & Heating Pipework
- Hot/Cold/Mains Pipework
- Bath & Shower Room Installation
Fans & Ventilation
- Cooker Extractor Flow Rates
- All Bathroom Extractor Flow Rates
- All Bathroom Overrun Times
- Correct External Extraction
Painting & Decorating
- Drips, Runs & Brush Marks
- Missing & Thin Painted Areas
- Overpainting Switches/Brassware
- General Poor Craftsmanship
Windows & Doors
- Scratched Glass & Faulty Seals
- Misaligned Window & Doors
- Fire Escape Window Suitability
- Window Trickle Vent Effectiveness
Carpentry & Stairs
- Skirting/Architrave Joinery
- Hinge & Handle Fitment Check
- Handrail, Newel & Baluster
- Tread & Riser Conformity
Bathrooms and Kitchens
- Worktops & Surfaces Inspected
- Brown/ White Goods Inspected
- Cupboard & Door Alignment
- Sanitaryware, Shower & Screens
Loft & Insulation
- Roof Trusses Suitability & Fixing
- Required Insulation Levels
- Eaves Ventilation Checked
- Party/Gable End Walls Checked
Level Tolerances
- Wall/Ceiling/Floor Levels Checked
- Wall & Floor Tile Levels Checked
- Window & Door Levels Checked
- Not Square to Eye Levels Checked
Floor Coverings
- Vinyl Floor Damage & Fitment
- Carpet Stains, Damage & Fitment
- Wood/Laminate Marks & Fitment
- Floor Tiles Damage & Fitment
Fire Safety Compliance
- Smoke & CO2 Monitor Suitability
- Fire Door Compliance
- Correct Room Compartmentation
- Application of Fire Stopping
Thermal Imaging
- Cold Air Ingress Detection
- Bridging of Walls Checked
- Bridging Voids Checked
- Heating Optimisation
Our
Services
Snag My New Home offers a comprehensive range of new-build inspection services. All work is carried out following NHBC guidelines and you’ll be provided with a detailed report with accompanying photos.
We have one of the most detailed and comprehensive reporting services in the business and we’ll inspect every inch of your property, both inside and out.
All work is carried out by professional snagging teams with the latest in computer software and equipment.
Areas We Visit
New Build Snagging inspection Services
Owners of new-build properties can take advantage of our snagging inspection services in a number of locations throughout England. Our main areas of coverage are in and around the Greater London area and a large section of the South, Midlands, and the North.
You can see below the list and maps of cities and towns we cover within blue circles. If you can’t see your town or city listed there, we may still be able to help. Simply head on over to Google maps and if your property is within 100 miles of postcode M19 ( England North ) or IG4 ( England South ) then we will be able to visit you to perform an inspection of your new-build property.
England South
- Andover
- Ashford
- Aylesbury
- Basildon
- Basingstoke
- Bedford
- Bishop’s Stratford
- Bournemouth
- Bracknell
- Braintree
- Brighton
- Brighton
- Canterbury
- Chelmsford
- Cheltenham
- Chichester
- Clacton-0n-Sea
- Colchester
- Crawley
- Deal
- Diss
- Dover
- Eastbourne
- Ely
- Fakenham
- Felixstowe
- Grays
- Greater London
- Guildford
- Halesworth
- Hastings
- High Wycombe
- Horsham
- Huntingdon
- Ipswich
- Kettering
- Leiston
- Luton
- Maidstone
- Margate
- Milton Keynes
- Newbury
- Northampton
- Portsmouth
- Reading
- Reigate
- Rochester
- Saffron Walden
- Saint Albans
- Salisbury
- Slough
- Southampton
- Southend-on-Sea
- Stratford-upon-Avon
- Swindon
- Turnbridge Wells
- Wellingborough
- Whitstable
- Winchester
- Witham
- Woking
- Wokingham
England North
- Birmingham
- Blackburn
- Blackpool
- Bolton
- Bradford
- Carlisle
- Chester
- Coventry
- Darlington
- Derby
- Doncaster
- Dudley
- Huddersfield
- Hull
- Leeds
- Leicester
- Lincoln
- Liverpool
- Manchester
- Middlesbrough
- Nottingham
- Oldham
- Peterborough
- Preston
- Rotherham
- Scarborough
- Sheffield
- Solihull
- Stafford
- Stockport
- Warrington
- Wolverhampton
- Worcester
- York
FAQ’s
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A snagging list is too important to get wrong. Even if you have an excellent eye for detail, inspecting the property yourself won’t turn up all of the issues. There are many issues that you won’t be able to spot without the specialist equipment our team uses.
Our team has years of knowledge and experience that allows them to find issues that may not be visible to the naked eye. We use cutting edge inspection technology to ensure that nothing is missed both internally or externally.
In our experience, an inspection of a typical new-build three-bedroom property can identify between 100 – 200 individual snagging items.
As part of our inspection process, our team uses a specialist thermal imaging camera. This is used to detect any issues with your windows, external doors, underfloor heating and central heating system.
It can determine if there are any areas leaking heat due to gaps around windows or badly sealed glazing.
In an ideal scenario, the best time to book a new-build inspection is as soon as you’ve moved into the property. Even if you’ve already moved in, it’s not too late. Your developer must fix all issues, faults and snags reported within the first two years.
In some cases, we may be able to complete the survey before the completion of the sale, before you take possession of the property. If there are any major issues, you can report these to the developer immediately.
Book your inspection before the two years are up to get a comprehensive snagging list.
Once we’ve completed the homesnag inspection, we aim to have the report compiled and delivered to you the next working day.
Our
Inspection Fees
Our fees represent excellent value and can save you a considerable amount of money further down the line. There are no hidden fees and you are charged one price, guaranteed.
The inspection team use industry-leading inspection software, which produces a thorough report that includes comprehensive photos. Our fees also include inspection services such as thermal imaging, which other companies charge at an additional fee.
It’s so simple to book your inspection, as well. Use our simple online booking platform to secure a time and date that’s suitable for you. There’s nothing to pay when you book either. Simply pay off the balance latest 48 hours before the inspection date.
Our fees are extremely reasonable, with an inspection on a one-bedroom apartment costing £299 all the way up to a 6 bedroom house costing £550.
If you have a large property measuring over 2500sqft, then get in touch with us for a bespoke quote.
Remember, your developer is only obliged to repair snags that have been identified within two years of the property being purchased. Any defects which you have not identified within this period will need to be financially undertaken by you. Don’t risk it, book your snagging inspection today.