New Build Snagging Company Oxfordshire

We find the issues with your new-build before its too late

When investing in a new build property, it's crucial to ensure that it meets the highest standards before the end of the warranty period. At our award-winning new-build snagging company, we understand the importance of identifying any issues that may not be visible to the untrained eye. Our expert team uses specialist equipment to conduct snagging inspections for properties in Oxfordshire and beyond.

We take pride in being the UK's only Snagging Company regulated by RICS, which means our clients can trust in our expertise and commitment to excellence. Our professional snaggers present any issues in an efficient photographic snag list, allowing your developer to take quick action.

We offer two types of surveys depending on the stage of your property's construction: Pre Completion Inspections (PCI's) and Post Completion Snagging Surveys. Additionally, during the winter months, we can perform thermal heat loss surveys to ensure that your property is energy-efficient.

Unlike other nationwide snagging companies, our inspectors are all qualified surveyors, offering an unparalleled level of knowledge and experience. Getting a survey from us before the end of the warranty period is crucial to identifying any potential issues and ensuring that your new build property meets the highest standards. Don't take any chances with the condition of your property, trust our expert team to provide the highest quality service. Contact us today to book your survey.

Pre Completion Inspection

A Pre-Completion Inspection (PCI) follows a specific checklist designed by the NHQB (New Homes Quality Board) to provide homeowners yet to move in with a list specifying if areas of the property have met its standards or not.
The PCI is only suitable pre-completion and is issued within just 24 hours.

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Snagging Survey

Our snagging survey is generally more in-depth than a Pre Completion Inspection as it is not restricted to the the NHQB checklist; rather expanded to include issues that are out of tolerance according to the standards of the NHBC and Building Regulations.
This survey is only carried out after completing (unless consent granted by developer) and is issued within 48 hours.

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New-build snagging in Oxfordshire

The main distinction between a Pre Completion Inspection (PCI) and a Snagging Survey is the level of detail and equipment used. Although a PCI is restricted in terms of the checks we can carry out and the equipment we can use compared to a Snagging Survey, it provides an excellent opportunity for us to identify and report important issues to the developer before you move in. This enables them to promptly address issues and ensure that you can enjoy your new home without any disruptions.

To minimise any delays, we guarantee that the PCI report will be delivered to you within 24 hours, and we can also send it to the site manager if we have their email address. A PCI can detect significant issues such as blocked drains, leaks, damaged units, and substandard workmanship in brickwork, joinery, flooring, plumbing, tiling, plastering, and more.

On the other hand, a Snagging Survey allows us to use more specialised equipment and inspect areas that are not easily visible, such as the roof, under baths, heating systems using thermal cameras and checking the loft. The snagging survey allows us to identify a wider range of issues in accordance with NHBC tolerances. We deliver the Snagging Survey report within 48 hours.
Below is a summary of the checks we perform on a Snagging Survey:

brickwork inc weep vents etc
inspection chambers
thermal imaging of radiators / UFH
soil quality test
roof and guttering
garage & any boundary walls etc
groundwork
loft inspection
electrical test on sockets

plumbing
Co (Carbon Monoxide) test
levels of floors, walls and ceilings
fenestration
joinery
tiling
damage & poor design
fire safety
examples of plaster & paintwork

Optional extra for a Pre Completion Inspection:-

measurements of windows for ordering blinds

On a Snagging Survey you can also choose to add:-

borescope check to the cavity walls
thermal heat loss survey (in winter months only)

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48 HOUR TURNAROUND FOR SNAGGING SURVEYS, 24 HOURS FOR PRE COMPLETION INSPECTIONS

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"In November 2017, the family hired independent inspection company HomeSnag to do a report - and they identified nearly 150 problems"

"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"

"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"