A Snagging List Survey helps identify defects, unfinished work, and poor workmanship in new-build or recently renovated properties before completion or final handover.
This service provides buyers and owners with a clear, professional record of issues that should be addressed by the developer or contractor, helping protect your investment and avoid future disputes.
A Snagging List Survey is a detailed inspection of a newly built or recently refurbished property. Its purpose is to identify defects, omissions, or substandard workmanship before legal completion, warranty expiry, or final payment.
The survey is non-invasive and focuses on visible issues that may otherwise be overlooked without professional inspection.
This service is typically recommended for:
Early identification of issues allows defects to be rectified at the developer’s expense rather than yours.
The inspection covers all areas that are safe and reasonably accessible at the time of the visit.
Assessment of walls, ceilings, floors, doors, windows, joinery, and decorative finishes.
Inspection of kitchens, bathrooms, sanitary ware, fittings, and visible installation quality.
Review of external walls, roofs, paths, drainage features, balconies, and external finishes.
Identification of poor workmanship, incomplete items, or visible issues requiring rectification.
Following the inspection, you will receive a clear and structured snagging list.
A comprehensive list of identified defects and incomplete items.
Each issue explained in plain English, suitable for sharing with developers or contractors.
Images included to support and clearly illustrate each snag.
A report formatted for easy use during handover discussions or remedial works.
To set clear expectations, this service does not include:
Where necessary, further specialist inspections may be recommended.
A snagging inspection is best arranged just before legal completion or practical completion, while the developer remains responsible for rectifying defects.
It can also be carried out shortly after handover or before warranty periods expire.
A snagging list focuses on defects and unfinished work in new or recently renovated properties, while a survey assesses the overall condition and structure of a building.
Yes. New-build properties often contain defects that are easier and cheaper to resolve before completion or during the warranty period.
Yes. Photographs are included to clearly illustrate each defect or issue identified.
Yes. The report is designed to be shared with developers or contractors to support remedial works.
The inspection time varies depending on the size and complexity of the property, but typically takes a few hours.
Ensure issues are identified and addressed before they become your responsibility.
Let our surveyors provide a clear, professional snagging report to support your handover process.
