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New Build Snagging

Pre-completion inspections

Identify defects in your new build before you move in and get it right from the start.

Our independent snagging inspections catch the cosmetic and structural defects developers often miss, giving you a detailed list to present to your builder.

Prices Start From
£395.00 + VAT
Detailed inspection inside and out
Identify defects, poor workmanship and unfinished items
Clear, illustrated report with photos
Submit directly to your developer
Independent and impartial – working for you, not the builder
RICS REGULATED BY RICS
Regulated by RICS We are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, giving you professional standards and peace of mind.
Fast Turnaround
Efficient service and prompt report delivery.
Clear Reports
Easy to understand findings and advice.
Fixed Fees
Transparent pricing with no hidden costs.

A snagging survey is a detailed inspection of a new build property to identify defects and unfinished work.

It covers everything from cosmetic finishes to functional and structural issues.

The resulting report gives you a clear list to present to your developer for rectification.

New Build Buyers
Anyone purchasing a brand-new home.
Pre-Completion
Inspections before you legally complete.
Post-Completion
Within the developer's defect period.
Investors
Protecting a new build investment.
Help to Buy
Ensuring quality on a new scheme.
Peace of Mind
Move in knowing issues are logged.
Walls, ceilings, paintwork, flooring and joinery.
Damp & Moisture Ingress
Structural Cracking & Movement
Roof Defects
Timber Decay & Woodworm
Poor Alterations & DIY Works
Inadequate Ventilation
Insulation Deficiencies
Defective Rainwater Goods

Why Get a Snagging Survey

Independent Inspection
We work for you, not the developer.
Detailed Snag List
A clear, photographed report to hand to your builder.
Protect Your Investment
Get defects fixed before you complete or while in warranty.
Save Time & Stress
We catch the issues so you don't have to.

Our Snagging Process

  1. STEP 1
    Instruction Received
  2. STEP 2
    Property Inspection
  3. STEP 3
    Photographic Evidence
  4. STEP 4
    Defect Assessment
  5. STEP 5
    Report Issued
  6. STEP 6
    Developer Rectification

New Build Snagging Across Birmingham & The West Midlands

We regularly work throughout Birmingham, Solihull and the wider West Midlands.

Birmingham Solihull Sutton Coldfield Moseley Kings Heath Harborne Edgbaston Coventry Wolverhampton Dudley Redditch Shirley

Frequently Asked Questions

Identifying defects and unfinished work in a new build property.

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Book Your Snagging Survey

Move into your new home with total confidence.

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