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What’s Included in a Professional Snagging Survey? A Room-by-Room Breakdown

  • holl176
  • Jul 30, 2025
  • 1 min read

Thinking of booking a snagging survey but not sure what’s included? Here’s what we inspect during a typical survey:

Outside:

  • Brickwork, pointing, pipework and vents

  • Driveway, paths and drainage, garden area

  • Guttering, roofline and roof tiles (via drone)

  • Garage (if applicable) 

  • Windows ,canopies ,Ground 

  • Building regulation compliance 

Inside:

  • Paintwork, plaster and skirting boards

  • Floor levels and door operation

  • Stairs, bannisters and landing areas

  • Building regulation compliance 

Kitchen & Bathrooms:

  • Cabinets, doors, alignment and soft-close

  • Water flow, drainage and leaks

  • Sealant, tile finish, extractor fans

Loft Area:

  • Insulation levels

  • Pipe lagging and general tidiness

  • Extraction & Ventilation systems installed correctly 

  • Fire stopping details 

Every defect is listed in a full digital report, complete with high-quality images and expert recommendations.

Don’t leave it to chance — get your new build professionally checked.

 
 
 

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