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About Our Inspectors:

At Essex Snagging Services, our inspectors are highly experienced professionals with a deep understanding of new build construction. Each of our inspectors holds a degree in a relevant field, bringing over 15 years of hands-on experience to every inspection. Meticulous in their approach, they use advanced tools and methods to thoroughly assess every aspect of your new home, ensuring it meets the highest standards. Our team prides itself on attention to detail and a commitment to providing clients with peace of mind, identifying even the smallest issues so they can be addressed before you settle in. With a focus on quality and customer satisfaction, our inspectors are dedicated to ensuring your new home is everything you expect it to be.

What We Inspect During Our New Build Snagging Inspection

At Essex Snagging Services, we conduct a thorough and detailed inspection of your new property, both inside and out. Our snagging process ensures that every aspect of your home is meticulously reviewed, leaving no stone unturned. We focus on identifying any issues that may affect the quality and finish of your property, ensuring it meets the highest standards.

During our inspection, we look for:

  • Breaches of NHBC Standards: Ensuring that your property adheres to the guidelines set by the National House Building Council, guaranteeing quality and compliance with industry standards.
  • Non-Compliance with Building Regulations: Meticulously checking that all aspects of your property meet current building regulations, ensuring safety and legal compliance.
  • Incomplete Works: Identifying any unfinished work, whether it’s structural, decorative, or related to installations.
  • Damaged Surfaces, Fixtures, Joinery, and Glass: Inspecting for damage to key areas, including walls, floors, ceilings, doors, windows, and all installed fixtures.
  • Poor Workmanship: Highlighting any areas where the quality of work does not meet expected standards, ensuring that even the smallest defects are noted.

This is not an exhaustive list, as every new home is unique, and each one is constructed by various individuals and trades. The range of issues can vary depending on the quality of inspections carried out by the housebuilder’s management team. Our goal is to ensure your home is thoroughly inspected so any issues can be addressed before you settle in.

Why Should You Book A New Build Inspection:

In the UK, homeowners have the legal right to inspect and identify defects, known as “snags,” in a new build property once it has been completed. While there is no specific law that mandates a snagging inspection, developers are required to meet the standards set by the National House Building Council (NHBC) or other warranty providers, and to comply with building regulations. Most new build properties come with a 10-year structural warranty, and buyers can raise issues, such as poor workmanship or non-compliance with standards, during the first two years, when the builder is obliged to rectify any defects. Homeowners are entitled to conduct their own snagging inspection or hire a professional inspector to ensure that all issues are identified and addressed before the end of the developer’s liability period, providing an opportunity to ensure the home meets the expected quality and safety standards.