SURVEYS

What's a snagging survey for?

A snagging survey is carried out to spot problems with your new home. These may be small and cosmetic, to significant and structural. A snagging survey is a physical set of test to ensure functionality of items like heating, hot & cold water, Drains (visible areas), ensure windows and doors open/close and lock without binding, ensure all lights work and power sockets plus a visual survey to check the quality of workmanship against applicable standards. A good snagging inspector should check every aspect of the property that is visible, covering both the interior and the exterior of the property as well as garden, driveway and garage, if relevant.

When should I get a snagging survey?

The ideal time to get a professional snagging survey done is before you exchange contracts. This provides you with a clearer picture of what you are buying so you are fully informed & aware of what you are purchasing.

The reports are not designed to put you off buying a property, but to ensure you don't have any nasty surprises when you move in...

What’s the process of getting a snagging survey?

Our Client will contact the developer or Estate Agent to arrange a convenient time for our visit to inspect the property. We will confirm the inspection time with our Client and attend the property and carry out our Snagging Survey. Generally we will need 5-8 hours to carry out our inspection. We will then write up a survey report and email it to you. Once the developer has received the survey results they will be encouraged to rectify the problems within an agreed time period, if purchasing an existing property your clearer understanding of the property condition may influence how you proceed.

Please note - New build properties and existing properties are not factory built products, whilst the list we provide maybe extensive you need to consider what items are really important to you.