Shall I Go Ahead For A Pre Completion PCI Snagging Inspection?

A pre completion inspection is what home builders now try to push for. It may seem that this would be a better option because all the issues can be rectified prior to you moving in. Not the case I’m afraid. There will still be many issues needing resolving after you have moved in.

Unfortunately the real reason this inspection is preferred by homebuilders is because it is a very limited inspection, so therefore won’t show up many of the faults usually found in a post completion inspection.

With a pre completion inspection you are no longer an independent surveyor. You have to follow the inspection template set up by new homes quality board (NHQB), also called NHQB checklist. You are not allowed any tools for checking tolerances. Not allowed to test the plumbing fully. Not allowed to test the electrics or appliances. Not allowed to check loft area and much much more. 

More importantly we are not allowed to check your new home is compliant with building regulations or your warranty providers building specifications and tolerances. If we see something wrong we are not allowed to report it. Making sure your home is built to the regulations is usually the main reason for having your home inspected….. Is it not????

To complete this inspection usually most of the builders request to complete this inspection within 1 hour. 

Compare this to a post completion inspection where we have no limitations placed on us. A detailed snagging inspection takes place with no rush. We can fully test all items and use any measuring/inspection tools we see fit. If we see a issue we can investigate further. Any building regulation/tolerance failures or warranty failures are highlighted in our report. 

As you can tell we are not a fan of the new pre completion inspections and this is why we no longer offer this service. We would not be able to give you the piece of mind that your home has been fully inspected for faults. We would not be happy with handing over a partial report on your property, with a chance that you will still probably need to have a full report done afterwards to give you the satisfaction that your home has been built up to the current regulations and tolerances. 

BUT We have a solution of this. We are the only company in UK who is offering Pre & Post Snagging Inspection combined in one go.

How we do it?

Snag My New Home is the only company in the UK offering pre and post completion snagging inspections for ONE flat fee, for your complete peace of mind that you’ve got your property in the condition which should be expected from a brand-new home. We will visit your property once and do a thorough inspection to find all the issues/snags regardless of these issues falling in pre or post completion inspection category. Once you receive the report, handover to your developer and let them decide, which snags they would like to fix before the completion and which ones after the completed purchase.

If you are still unsure or would like some further advice/guidance, then please feel free to WhatsApp Chat with us on 07538969954 or go ahead and book a comprehensive snagging inspection with us. 

Conclusion: In our opinion, Pre-Completion PCI Inspection is not fit for purpose. The best time for snagging inspection is once you got the keys and before moving in your new home or latest as soon as moved in