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Snagging Inspections
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TEL 0203 130 1427
HomeSnag are a professional snagging company covering sites across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Herfordshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Suffolk and Warwickshire.
Our snagging inspectors are highly experienced and hold RICS accredited qualifications which enable us to raise both major and minor issues. We use specialist equipment to identify issues with your new build property which are raised in a photographic snag report issued within 48 hours after the inspection.
We specialist in heat loss issues and we can carry out a heat loss check as part of your snagging inspection or on its own.
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​For our availability please see our diary below or call our office open 9-7pm
Snagging inspection photo of cracked verge
Photograph of new build house with blocked drains
On this new build snagging inspection we found fixings not secure on ridge tiles
We check for cracks which can be indicating subsidence, heave or shrinkage
We also highlight flaws with poor design as shown here where a gutter is required
This photograph shows a new build garage door not secured

External Snagging Inspection

We begin our snagging survey outside, inspecting areas out of sight; issues of poor workmanship include roof issues, cracking, and failures in damp proofing.
This photograph of a property in Chester had sockets not working
We check joinery aspects, as shown here with an unlevel sill in Leeds
This property near Preston had a major issue with the cylinder tank
We also check for issues with damp, as shown in this new build house in Leicester
This photograph of a cracked toilet was taken in a new build house in Chester
When snagging for paint and plaster issues we can highlight using spot stickers

Internal Snagging Inspection

Our snagger will then carry out a thorough inspection internally to every accessible part of your house including the loft. On average we raise 150 issues.
This property in Liverpool was experiencing heat loss in the walls
The thermal camera also highlights draughts as shown here
We also check for underperforming heating systems as shown in this house in York
This property in Shrewsbury had a massive voids
Voids in insulation  mean that the house will be noticeably colder and will cost more in heating
Our snagging inspectors are highly trained and experienced to raise snagging issues

Thermographic & Borescope

When booking you will be prompted whether to include a borescope and thermal heat loss survey for just +£45 Please read below for more details...
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The most comprehensive new-build Snagging Company

Our surveyor will aim to arrive between 8-10am and will snag every part of your house externally and internally.
As well as being very experienced and qualified, we use specialist tools to assist us finding issues out of sight. As part of your inspection your snag report and overview report will include:
  • External birds-eye aerial photographs of roof and gutters
  • Insulation loft inspection
  • Brickwork and Pointing snagging
  • Issues with your external doors
  • Driveways, paths and inspection chambers 
  • Soil - topsoil and subsoil quality
  • Fencing 
  • Plumbing:  internal leaks / efficiency of heating
  • Flooring levels and blemishes 
  • Ceiling / Walls and Skirting board snagging
  • Corners and ducts are square, ceilings are level and walls are plumb
  • Internal windows: draughts, scratches and damage
  • Internal doors: twisting frames, rattling and un-level doors
  • Levels of sockets, switches and radiators [note we do not inspect according to drawings]
  • Staircase joinery snagging
  • Kitchen: inspect cupboard doors, sizing up the space for appliances, extraction test etc
  • Bathrooms: tiles and fittings
  • Paintwork and Plasterwork snagging
  • Thermal imaging of radiators
Borescope Camera and Thermographic inspection:
An option when booking your snagging inspection in the South of the UK is whether to have a borescope & thermal inspection. This checks for draughts and heat loss through the cavity wall insulation voids, and there is no other way in which to identify such issues which is why we recommend all customers with a traditional build house to opt in.
A traditional house is one built of block and brick, whereby the insulation is typically pumped into the cavity 'blind'.
We do not advise this on timber-framed properties or if it is fully rendered. We also cannot use a borescope if you have an apartment, but you will still get photographs of your heating system with our thermal camera to check it is efficiently working. The thermal camera is fantastic to not only identify issues with the heating system but also for draughts. On average we find most houses in the South of the UK have at least one area of heat loss which is often noticeable in winter months.
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You will also get the option when booking to authorise us to use dot stickers internally. This will help the site quickly identify the snags we have highlighted, from a paint "snot" to an un-level door.
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All our snags have photos and the issues are time-stamped to ensure the builder takes responsibility for liability.
 Here we carried out a snag inspection in Leeds where we found a window smashed on the day before completion.
Ideally push for your snagging inspection before completion!
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"Snagging - the very name is enough to put you off. No one likes having to deal with problems or hitches. But for anyone who buys a newly built or converted property, the S-word can be crucial. ​Do it right and you could save yourself thousands of pounds. Do it wrong and you could end up with a problem property"
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Most problems with new-build homes are cosmetic and easily fixed. For that reason, a traditional survey is likely to be a little excessive - and this is where snagging surveys come in... ​​​We recommend hiring a professional surveyor to conduct your snagging survey"​​

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Our 'snagger' inspectors are highly experienced and qualified using specialist equipment
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All our snagging surveyors are CSCS certified and card holders meaning we are able to inspect the houses pre-completion
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As a member of BSRIA, we ensure our snagging inspectors are fully up to date with Building Regs

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  • About
    • What is Snagging?
    • Cost of Snagging Survey
    • Why Choose us?
    • Meet the Team
    • Gallery
    • Fatal Mistakes >
      • Choosing a Snagging Company
      • Dealing with your developer
    • FAQ
    • A Snaggers Blog
    • Contact us
  • Our Services
    • New-Build Snagging Survey
    • Re-inspection
    • Full Package
    • Heat Loss Survey
    • Areas Covered
    • Example Snag Reports >
      • 1-2 Bedroom Apt
      • 1-2 Bedroom House
      • 3 Bedroom House
      • 4 Bedroom House
      • 5 Bedroom House
      • 6 Bedroom House
    • Free Snagging Guide
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  • Reviews
  • Book Inspection