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Do I Really Need a Snagging Survey? Here’s What Every New Build Buyer Should Know

  • holl176
  • Jul 6, 2025
  • 1 min read

Buying a new build home is exciting — everything is brand new, untouched, and seemingly perfect. But the reality? Even brand-new homes can be full of hidden issues, known as "snags."

A snagging survey is a professional inspection of your property, designed to find faults the developer may have missed. These range from minor cosmetic issues like paint runs or poorly finished sealant, to more serious problems like insulation gaps, faulty ventilation, or brickwork defects.

Why Do Snags Happen in New Builds?

New homes are built quickly to meet demand. With tight schedules and multiple trades on site, mistakes often slip through the cracks. Even a builder’s own quality checks aren’t always thorough — after all, they work for the developer.

What a Snagging Survey Gives You:

  • A detailed, room-by-room defect list

  • Independent, unbiased reporting (we don’t work for developers)

  • A formal document to present to your builder for rectification

  • Peace of mind knowing your investment is protected

If you want to move in with confidence and avoid being left with someone else’s mistakes, a snagging survey is not just useful — it’s essential.

 
 
 

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