Although homeowners can carry out their own snagging checks, professional snaggers are far better equipped to uncover hidden defects and potential issues that may otherwise go unnoticed. Many problems are not visible to the naked eye and require specialised tools such as thermal imaging cameras to detect. Your home is likely the largest investment you will ever make, and our experienced surveyors provide the reassurance that every aspect of your new property meets the quality standards you expect and is built to perform for years to come. 

What is Snagging?

Snagging is a thorough inspection of your new home — whether it’s a house or flat — it's designed to identify faults, defects, or incomplete work before it becomes your responsibility at pre completion inspection and after completion.
During a snagging survey, we check for:

• Work that doesn’t meet NHBC standards of craftsmanship

• Items that don’t match the agreed specification

• Unfinished trade work

• And importantly, anything that may break Building Regulations or warranty providing standards

In essence, it ensures your new home is finished properly and safely for you and your family.

If you’re buying a brand-new property, a snagging survey is highly recommended — after all, when you’re investing hundreds of thousands of pounds, it makes sense to make sure everything is right.

A snagging survey is also valuable if:

• You’ve had an extension or major renovation done

• You’ve already moved in but need evidence of outstanding defects to resolve disputes with your builder or developer in which cases some developers call this 7 day list

Is Snagging Worth It?

Absolutely. With new homes being built at a rapid pace and fewer skilled tradespeople available, mistakes and poor finishes are all too common.
Many new-build buyers are shocked at the number of defects found — but a snagging inspection gives you peace of mind and ensures your home is safe, compliant, and delivered to the quality you paid for.

Our detailed report includes a full internal and external visual inspection of your home, covering all key areas so nothing gets overlooked.