200+ Checks · RPSA Accredited Inspectors
New Build Snagging Checklist: What We Inspect.
From structure to cosmetic finishes, our RPSA inspectors check every visible part of your new home. Here is the detailed checklist we work through, including windows, doors, plumbing, electrics and more.
200+
Individual checks
10
Inspection areas
36hr
Report turnaround
Room by room
Every defect photographed, located and explained in your report.
Our Snagging Checklist
200+ Checks Across 10 Key Areas
Our snaggers inspect every visually accessible part of your property, from untidy finishes and cosmetic issues to plumbing leaks, electrical faults and external work. Each defect is documented with photographs so your developer can put it right before it becomes a costly repair.
General ChecksAppliancesLofts & InsulationWalls & CeilingsSanitary WareFloors, Windows & DoorsGlazing & TilesFitted JoineryJoineryProperty Exterior
14 check areas
01
General Checks
Electrics, heating, water and safety devices across the whole home.
Light Fittings
- Present and working.
- Lamps and switches flush, secure, clean and level unless specified otherwise.
Sockets
- Level and flush with the wall.
- Every socket tested with a plug tester.
Wiring
- Neat and secure where visible.
Consumer Unit
- Level, neat and fully labelled.
- Blanks in place with no visible gaps.
Extractors
- Switch on with the light and at the fused spur.
- Grilles flush and secure.
Taps
- Working, leak-free, correctly installed and secure.
- Hot and cold in the correct order.
Heating
- Operating and free of unusual noise.
Boiler
- Working with undamaged casing.
- Pipes clean and concealed, no unusual noise.
- Flue sealed and installer sign-off label present.
Radiators
- Working, undamaged, level and leak-free.
- Decoration finished behind.
Hot & Cold Water Tank
- No leaks, installer-signed label and working.
Smoke, Heat & CO Detectors
- Present, installer-signed label and working.
Entry Phone
- Present where required, power light on, operation checked.
Doorbell
- Present where specified, operation checked.
Security Alarm
- Present where required, operation checked.
4 check areas
02
Appliances
Every integrated appliance supplied with your home.
Stove / Oven
- Operation tested.
- Isolation switches labelled where applicable.
Fridge / Freezer
- Operation verified.
- Isolation switches correctly labelled.
Dishwasher
- Drains correctly.
- Isolation switches correctly labelled.
Washing Machine
- Drains correctly.
- Isolation switches correctly labelled.
7 check areas
03
Lofts & Insulation
The parts of your home you rarely see but rely on most.
Cables & Wires
- Securely installed.
Insulation
- Laid evenly throughout.
Ducting
- No excessive loops or folds.
- Runs complete and secured at both ends.
Roof Felt
- Even and free of damage.
- Lapped and fixed at junctions and valleys.
Loft Hatch
- Working properly and securely fixed.
Ladder
- Good fit and stable.
Timber
- Securely fixed and evenly spaced.
- Free of cracks, twisting and distortion.
- Bracing and strapping in place.
2 check areas
04
Walls & Ceilings
Plastering, dry lining and decorative finishes in every room.
Plastering & Dry Lining
- Flat and plumb, with joints not visible.
- No shrinkage, popped screws or flaws.
- Joint tape fully covered.
- Minor texture variation around fittings is acceptable.
Finishes
- Even paint finish without blemishes.
- No paint on sockets and switches.
9 check areas
05
Sanitary Ware
Baths, showers, toilets, basins and every fitting around them.
Baths
- Fittings secure, pipes concealed, no visible damage.
- Correct water flow with hot and cold supply.
- Aligned, level and plumb with no unusual noise.
- Joints sealed and leak-free; filled to overflow without movement.
- Screens clean and neatly sealed.
- Drains freely without gurgling; plug and chain work.
Shower Trays
- Screens clean and securely sealed.
- Drains effectively without gurgling or backing up.
- No scratches, chips or abrasions.
Cubicles & Wet Rooms
- Screens clean and securely sealed.
- Drains effectively without gurgling or backing up.
- No scratches, chips or abrasions.
Toilets & Seats
- Secure, pipes concealed, no visible damage.
- Aligned, level and plumb with clean seals.
- Seat correctly fitted with working soft close.
Towel Rails
- Secure, sealed, leak-free and undamaged.
- Aligned, level and square.
- Decoration finished behind.
Basins
- Fittings secure, pipes concealed, no damage.
- Correct flow with hot and cold supply.
- Aligned, level and leak-free.
- Drains freely; plug and chain work.
Taps & Controls
- Securely mounted with clean seals.
- Correct flow and hot/cold supply, no pipe noise.
- No scratches or chips.
Pedestals
- Secure with concealed pipes.
- Level, plumb and neatly sealed.
Shaving Points
- Secure, aligned and undamaged.
- Properly sealed with power confirmed.
3 check areas
06
Floors, Windows & Doors
How everything opens, closes, seals and sits level.
Floors
- Level and free of excessive noise or creaks.
- Tiles, timber and laminate square to walls with consistent spacing.
- Carpets neatly fitted without ripples or lumps, threshold bars in place.
Windows
- Handles, stays and catches working and fitted correctly.
- Open and close without catching.
- Glass free of bubbles, blisters and other optical flaws.
- Frames square, undistorted and plumb with a proper perimeter seal.
- Keys provided.
Doors
- Locks, handles and catches working and undamaged.
- Open and close without fouling.
- Frames square and plumb with a suitable perimeter seal.
- Draught excluders fitted where needed; keys provided.
2 check areas
07
Glazing & Tiles
Glass safety marks and the quality of every tiled surface.
Glazing
- No visible bubbles, blisters, hairlines, scratches or particles.
- Safety glazing marks present in critical areas such as low level or near doors.
Tiles
- Complete with no breaks or scratches.
- Joints uniform, straight and square to walls, floors and ceilings.
- Clean grouting and consistent mastic in wet areas.
5 check areas
08
Fitted Joinery
Kitchen units, cupboards, drawers and wardrobes.
Cupboards
- Secure, aligned and level with uniform gaps.
- Open and close without fouling.
- Handles and catches working; matching scratch-free finish.
- Shelves fitted where applicable.
Plinths
- Secure, aligned and level with consistent spacing.
- Matching finish; plinth lighting works where fitted.
Kitchen Fittings
- Properly mounted, aligned and level.
- Doors and catches working and fitted squarely.
- Matching finish free of scratches; shelves and dividers secure.
Drawers
- Aligned and level with consistent spacing.
- Open, close and self-close without fouling.
- Dividers and liners fitted where applicable.
Wardrobes
- Handles, stays and catches working.
- Open and close without fouling.
- Even, undamaged finish; mirrors free of optical flaws.
2 check areas
09
Joinery
Skirting, staircases and handrails.
Skirting
- Uniform finish with a maximum 5mm gap to floors.
- Joints continuous, allowing for normal shrinkage.
Stairs
- Strings fit evenly and are well finished.
- Treads and risers secure, without excessive movement, creaking or exposed nails.
- Newels and handrails secure and plumb, at least 25mm from the wall.
5 check areas
10
Property Exterior
Brickwork, drainage, driveways, gardens and roof.
Walls
- Bricks from a consistent batch, clean and free of salt deposits.
- No major chips or mortar splashes; even, consistent joints.
- Weep vents fitted; DPC two courses above ground level.
- Window and door frames level and properly sealed.
Pipes & Drainage
- Downpipes plumb, secure and undamaged.
- No visible leaks or blockages.
- All pipework leaving the building sealed.
Driveways & Paths
- Paving level, clean and free of cracks.
- Driveway falls so water runs off.
- Gullies and channels clear and connected.
- Inspection chambers fitted, secure and clean.
Garden
- Free of debris, stones and builders’ rubbish.
- Topsoil spread and levelled; turf well laid and alive.
- Fence panels straight, secure and undamaged.
Roof
- Tiles and slates not chipped or damaged.
- Correctly ventilated; ridge tiles level and straight.
- Lead flashings neatly trimmed and pointed.
- Fascias and soffits fitted, clean and undamaged.
- Roof windows installed and flashed correctly.
Beyond The Checklist
The Quality You Were Promised
Thermal Camera Checks
If we spot heat loss around windows, doors or radiators, we capture thermal images as clear proof for your developer.
Standards & Regulations
We help make sure your home meets the technical standards and building regulations it should, not just how it looks.
Photo-Evidenced Report
Every snag is photographed, located and described in a builder-ready report delivered within 36 hours.
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