New-Build Snagging Survey

HomeSnag are the UK's only RICS accredited snagging company, providing unrivalled experience and knowledge in new-build snagging. We have a proven track record of inspecting over 10,000 houses over the past 6 years.

Our new-build survey is suitable for homeowners that have just moved in or are still within the 2 year warranty period the builder offers to remedy issues. We use specialist equipment and a refined process to ensure your property is inspected thoroughly. We provide a photographic report, an excel version and an overview report (which details the checks carried out) within 48 hours.
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The range of snagging checks we carry out includes:-
  • ​​brickwork
  • plaster and paintwork
  • thermal imaging of radiators
  • soil quality test
  • roof and guttering
  • garage and groundwork
  • loft inspection
  • electrical test on sockets​​​​
  • ​plumbing
  • Co (Carbon Monoxide) test​
  • levels of floors and ceilings
  • fenestration
  • joinery issues ​
  • tiling issues
  • ​damage & poor design
  • ​fire safety measures
The following are optional extras:-
  • a borescope check to the cavity walls
  • measurements of windows and walls for ordering blinds and furniture
  • hard copy of the report
  • thermal heat loss survey (in winter months only)​​​
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As well as the snag report, we include an overview report which details the checks carried out even if no fault was found.  For example we provide pictures of your roof and thermal images of the radiators.

The timescale builders require a snagging list from you varies from just a couple of days to a few months. If you have bought through a large developer such as Bovis, Persimmon, Barratt, Bellway, Bloor, Taylor Wimpey, Redrow (etc) we recommend that the new build survey is carried out during the first 2 months. The reason for this is in relation to the 'HBF survey' which you will receive 8 weeks after completion. It is important for your builder to address the items on our snagging survey to ensure they receive a good rating when you come to complete the survey.