New Build Snagging Surveys in Portsmouth
Independent RPSA accredited inspectors covering Portsmouth and South East Hampshire, from Southsea and Gunwharf to Fareham, Gosport and Waterlooville. Fixed prices, £0 deposit and your report within 36 hours.
Snagging Surveys in Portsmouth
Space is tight on Portsea Island, so many new homes in Portsmouth are apartments near the seafront and harbour, while larger family-house developments are spread across Fareham, Waterlooville and the new Welborne garden village. Buyers here include first-time buyers, naval and dockyard families and downsizers moving to the coast.
Every survey follows the same 200+ point checklist, and you receive a photographic, builder-ready report within 36 hours that you can send straight to your developer.
What We Find in Portsmouth New Builds
Every area has its own building styles and common faults. Here is what our inspectors see most often.
Coastal homes face wind, rain and salt air, and the faults we see most often include:
- Render, cladding and external seals that are cracked, incomplete or poorly finished
- Windows and balcony doors that let in draughts or water
- Gaps and cracking in sealant around baths, showers and worktops
- Missing or poorly fitted loft insulation in houses
- Uneven paving, patios and gardens with poor drainage
For apartments in Southsea and Gunwharf we also note visible issues in communal areas. Our Premium survey adds thermal imaging to find missing insulation and cold spots you cannot see.
Areas We Cover Around Portsmouth
Portsmouth (PO1 to PO6)
- Southsea
- Gunwharf Quays
- North End
- Hilsea
- Cosham
- Drayton
West (PO12 to PO16)
- Fareham
- Welborne
- Gosport
- Lee-on-the-Solent
- Portchester
- Whiteley
North & East (PO7 to PO9)
- Waterlooville
- Horndean
- Cowplain
- Havant
- Emsworth
- Denmead
Book in Two Minutes
Book online
Choose your survey, property size and a date that suits you. No deposit to pay.
We confirm
We arrange access with your developer or sales office, so you don't have to.
We inspect
An RPSA accredited inspector checks your home against our 200+ point checklist.
Report in 36 hours
A photographic, builder-ready report you can send straight to your developer.
Your Questions Answered
Which parts of Portsmouth do you cover?
We cover all of Portsmouth and Southsea plus Fareham, Gosport, Waterlooville, Havant and the surrounding PO postcodes. If your area is not listed, call us and we will confirm.
Do you check the outside of coastal homes?
Yes. We inspect everything we can safely see outside, including render, cladding, windows, doors, roofs from ground level, gutters and drainage, which matters even more on homes exposed to sea air.
How much does a snagging survey in Portsmouth cost?
Fixed prices start from £325 for a Pre-Completion Inspection, and there is no deposit to book. The price depends on the survey type and the size of your home. See our pricing page for every option.
I have already moved in. Is it too late?
No. Your developer must put right defects reported during the first two years of your new home warranty, so a snagging survey is still worth booking after you move in.
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