A snagging inspection is a professional survey of your home that is designed to identify any issues that your new build property might possess. It will record anything that is deemed to be below high standards, not completed to specification or anything non-compliant with building regulations.

A snag refers to any issue with your new build property. It could be anything from sub standard paintwork to missing fixtures and fittings.

A snagging report, or snagging list, is a comprehensive list of all snags found in your property with locations, descriptions and photographs. It includes every type of snag, from cosmetic issues to regulatory non-compliances and everything in between.

A snagging inspection is not a requirement of purchasing a new home, and it does not have to be carried out by a professional snagger - the homeowner could carry this out themselves. However, it is highly recommended that a survey is carried out by a professional snagger because they will know exactly where to look and what issues to look for.

All new home owners should have a snagging inspection to identify any defects with their property once the housebuilder deems it to be completed. Without a snagging inspection, there could be unidentified issues with your home that could cause more serious problems if left untreated.

We recommend having a snagging inspection prior to completion of your home to ensure the housebuilder can fix any identified snags before you move in, and before you hand over the rest of your money. This gives you slightly more leverage to have everything fixed. However, where this is not possible, we suggest having your survey as soon as possible after completion to ensure any issues can be identified and rectified before they cause serious problems. You normally have 2 years to report any defects to your builder, so inspections can be carried out later if required.

Before hiring a professional snagger to complete your home inspection, you should ensure they have expertise within the housebuilding industry, are experienced in the construction process and are well-versed when it comes to building regulations. Asking questions is also key. At Shropshire Home Snagging, we're on hand to answer any questions about our experience and the snagging process before you book with us, offering you complete peace of mind and confidence in our snagging inspections.

On the day of your survey, we will inspect all accessible areas of your property. This includes external walls, roofs, features to all internal rooms, voids and loft spaces.

Each snagging inspection is bespoke to you and the time taken will depend on the size of your property, among other factors. As a guideline, we would expect to spend around 2 hours in an apartment, 3 hours in a small house and between 3-6 hours in larger homes.

Ideally, we would like our clients to be present for the inspection but it is not essential. As long as we have been given a key to the property prior to our visit and can access all areas, then you do not need to be there.

You can give your professional snagging report to your housebuilder so that they can rectify any issues we have found and ensure your property is finished to the highest standard. If you give your snagging report to your housebuilder within their 2-year builders defect period, they are legally obliged to fix any issues as part of your property warranty.

Yes. If you have had a snagging inspection carried out by us, and you refer a friend or neighbour who also has a snagging survey within 3 months of yours, we will gift you a £25 Amazon voucher. *Maximum of 4 referrals per household.

While our home is in Shrewsbury, we also carry out home snagging across the following locations: Birmingham Cheshire Derbyshire Herefordshire Shropshire Staffordshire Telford & Wrekin Wolverhampton Worcestershire