Snagging Survey

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New Build Snagging Survey Inspectors

Save money – Save Time – Peace of mind

Specialist Thermal Imaging snagging Surveys. We will look inside the fabric of your property to find the faults that are hidden from the naked untrained eye. Your property will be inspected from top to bottom – roof to floor, we will uncover the faults that could cost you lots of money in the long term.

We have a highly skilled new build snagging inspector team based in Maidstone, that operate throughout Kent London. We will provide you with a snagging survey report that will save you time and money in the long run.

Booking your new snagging survey report with GL Surveyors, will eliminate the stress, worry and disappointment that accompanies finding niggling defects once you have moved into your new home and more to the point, what you can expect to find if you have not arranged a professional snagging inspection beforehand.

Why choose GL Surveyors?

We use experienced snagging inspectors with hands on experience in the house building industry
Fully qualified and experienced with years of new build experience
We inspect your property from the top of your roof to the bottom floorboards
Readily available inspectors in Kent, London and Surrey.
Inspections from only £49

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Why snag a new build property?

The purpose of a snagging report is to provide an independent, unbiased survey of your new property and to find any potential faults that may be hidden by the developer.

Here is an extract is taken from the Observer newspaper: “You own a shiny new home, but is it fully up to scratch?”

“Moving into a new-build property should mean taking possession of a ready-made home without the need to so much as pick up a paintbrush. But what if the inside of the property is not as flawless as you expected?… it is really important to “snag” the property before you transfer funds”.

The following extract is taken from the Guardian newspaper: “Many people prefer brand new homes, but beware the many “snags” … warns Peter Davy

“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”

“ … more commonly, though, the problems won’t begin until you have moved in. New homes have become notorious for “snags”: minor defects that remain after the building has been signed off. These include anything from paint splashes or chipped tiles to faulty electrics or dodgy plumbing. The most recent HBF (Home Builders Federation) customer satisfaction survey found that more than 90% of new-build owners reported problems to the builder after moving in”.

The potential pitfalls with new-build developments are numerous.. you can never know exactly how the property will turn out. “I always insist that there is a specific provision for snagging”

“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”

When is best time to get my new build inspected?

Ideally the best time to arrange a snagging inspection is between contract exchange and pre-completion which most developers are happy to comply with. Those that are not willing to accommodate an independent snagging survey prior to completion do sometimes agree to the inspection taking place at the same time as the buyer’s conducted tour of the property when the new home owner is given an opportunity to point out anything that they are not happy with and are also shown how all the appliances work, which usually allows a small window of opportunity to correct the snags prior to the moving in date.

An independent snagging survey can of course still be carried out post-completion providing the necessary builder’s warranty is in place.

When will I receive my report?

You will receive your report within 1-3 working days and a report will also be sent to your developer. We will provide you with help and support at no extra cost throughout the process.

Please contact us via the contact page and we will be happy to send you a report

We provide new build snagging surveys for all types of new build and renovation projects throughout Kent and London.

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