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The UK's leading Snagging Company

Welcome to HomeSnag. We are a new-build professional snagging company offering the most comprehensive snagging survey available on new-build properties throughout England and Wales. Our snagging inspectors are highly experienced surveyors with RICS accredited qualifications and we use specialist equipment to identify issues in a photographic snag report. We specialise in heat-loss and exclusively inspect new-build properties. We are the only 5-star independently verified snagging company.

1) Reserve the day

Reserve online at any time using the interactive diary. Alternatively call our office (open Mon-Fri 9am-7pm) to take your booking over the phone. ​We can snag your house prior to completion or once you've moved in,
To reserve costs just £49

2) Inspection

Our professional snagging inspection typically takes 5 hours as we snag internally and externally everything from insulation to paintwork.
HomeSnag guarantee the most comprehensive snagging inspection available.

3) Receive Report

Receive your photographic snagging report within 48 hours of the inspection.
We also include an overview report showing all checks carried out such as aerial photographs of your roof and thermal imaging of radiators.
​Our comprehensive new build snagging survey on external and internal areas offer:
  • thermal camera heat loss / draught test *
  • borescope camera check on cavity insulation *
  • thermal imaging of radiators
  • soil quality test
  • birds-eye camera inspection of roof and guttering
  • garage and loft inspection
  • electrical test on sockets
  • plumbing tests to inspect for leaks
  • heating system check using a thermal camera
  • level flooring, square walls and flat ceiling inspection
  • poor workmanship with brickwork, fenestration etc
  • joinery issues such as doors, staircases etc
  • fire safety measures
... and more. For more information about our professional snagging survey, click here

*  Full Thermographic & Borescope checks are optional​ extras 
See our gallery
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Increased demand for affordable housing is compromising quality...Get a detailed “snagging” survey done between the end of building work and legal completion.
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Choose an independent [snagging] surveyor and make sure you agree to exchange subject to a snagging survey on completion.
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Nearly 300 families a week are being forced to move into shoddy newly-built homes that have not been finished as builders cut corners to meet targets
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The potential pitfalls with new-build developments are numerous.. you can never know exactly how the property will turn out. ​"I always insist that there is specific provision for snagging"
HomeSnag are a new build professional snagging company, inspecting houses and apartments across England and Wales. 
Hiring an independent snagging surveyor is an important part in purchasing a new property, especially with large developers who will be building a lot of other houses or apartments. ​As you will read on our website, housing experts, newspaper journalists and solicitors advise using a professional snagging company to snag your new build house / apartment prior to completing to ensure a good standard before you accept the keys, 
Conducting a Snagging Survey on a new build house is a specialist field and we know what to look for and the tools to capture them -  common items range from un-level flooring to leaks and poor insulation.
Unlike the process of most other snagging companies who simply walk around and identify issues by eye (which is then dictated for a secretary to type) our snagging inspector will raise issues with specialist equipment, photograph and describe it and identify the trade required to rectify all whilst on site. This alone is why HomeSnag confidently offer the marketing leading snagging inspection service in the UK, and our verified 5 star customer reviews concur.
Don't worry if your builder deny our snagger access before you complete or you have already moved in several months ago as we can conduct our snagging inspection at any point during the new-build warranty to identify poor workmanship.
For more information why to choose us to snag your new build house, click here or call us to speak to one of our team who will be happy to help. We can also take your reservation over the telephone. We are open 9am - 7pm Monday - Friday
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"Wow! I would highly recommend this inspection really thorough ,everything as described on the website , really helpful and explained everything...
​I researched for days before choosing Homesnag - don't waste your time, this company are brilliant !!!"
                                                                  -Tracey W
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​"Recommend for anyone buying new build - don't wait to move in like I did... Professional, prompt and worth every penny"
                                                                             - Josh S

Just because it is new
does not mean it is perfect

New-build construction companies are under constant pressure to hand over houses and apartments, especially the large-volume developers who have to meet strict financial deadlines. On the most part, this has an adverse effect on the quality of hand-over to clients who are understandably disappointed or angry over the standard of finish.  We find this is especially resonant during the "year end" financial deadlines for companies and is why it is important for an independent professional snagging company to conduct a snagging survey on your new house or apartment.  
​A HomeSnag snagging inspector will spend the necessary time properly inspecting your new build house or apartment which cannot be said for the site team who have other priorities.  The other reality with many construction companies is that their snagging is mostly carried out by sales consultants. Regardless of their level of expertise or understanding of the building process and associated tolerances, they arguably have a bias towards the sale going through rather than the quality..
​When booking a new-build snagging survey with HomeSnag you get the reassurance that our priority is for you to get the best quality from the trades available on site.  We will spend the most part of the day inspecting - between 4-7 hours - raising snagging issues both minor (aesthetic blemishes) and also "red items" according to tolerances.  Nearly 50% of the houses we inspect have leaks or an issue relating to heat loss and nearly every house we inspect has uneven floor / walls or ceilings; on average we raise more than 150 items.  

​As well as knowing what issues to look for, we know the terminology to communicate snags effectively and use colour coordinating spot stickers alongside a photographic pdf snag report
 
HomeSnag have the latest in modern technology at our disposal offering a unique perspective on usually ‘blind’ areas in new build houses through aerial photographs thermal imaging and cavity borescope inspections (included as a supplement to your snagging survey).  These are instrumental in highlighting issues otherwise missed by your typical inspection.
Whether you are short on time, knowledge, inclination or simply want peace of mind, we believe you will find our professional snagging survey the most valuable investment you will make for your new house.

Why HomeSnag provide the best value snagging survey in the UK:

  • Our inspectors are Surveyors, most holding RICS accredited qualifications.
  • Other snagging companies do not check insulation, draughts, roof, guttering nor soil
  • We take pictures of everything; rather than just writing a list like most other companies. We do this to assist the site and you locate the and understand the snagging issue easily
  • We provide an overview report which includes photographs of checks carried out on the day, inc. the aerial photos and location of your radiator /underfloor pipework.
  • The snags can be identified using spot stickers which are colour coded for trades
  • Time-stamped pictures: date and time of the picture taken is on the pdf report avoiding the site not accepting responsibility
  • We are experienced and highly trained inspectors (employed rather than subcontracted) with specialist backgrounds, making us experts in snagging new build properties.
  • We can carry out an insulation camera test on your wall cavities using a borescope and a thermal camera test on for heat loss and draughts for only +£45
  • Our snagging inspectors are here to help before and after the inspection: providing free advice just get in contact with your situation and we will be happy to advise you through the process
  • HomeSnag is a member of BSRIA to ensure we are up to date with building regulations.