Checks for newly built houses
New Build House Snagging
Give your new house a proper inspection before outstanding defects become part of everyday life. Get a Free Estimate
Checks for newly built houses
Give your new house a proper inspection before outstanding defects become part of everyday life. Get a Free Estimate
New build houses involve many separate trades working to tight completion dates. By handover, the property may have passed through decorators, joiners, kitchen installers, electricians, plumbers and finishing teams. Even where the overall build is good, small defects can be left behind.
A new build house snagging inspection is designed to identify those visible issues in a structured way. An independent snagging survey provider can inspect accessible rooms, finishes, doors, windows, fittings and relevant external areas, then document observed defects clearly so you can raise them with your builder or developer.
Snags vary from property to property. Some are cosmetic, some affect day-to-day use and others indicate work that has not been completed properly. The value of the survey is in bringing those issues together into one organised inspection.
Patchy paint, damaged surfaces, poor edges, visible marks and unfinished decorative work are common items checked during the inspection.
An independent provider can look for visible problems with skirting, architraves, doors, handles, cupboards and other fitted joinery.
Accessible flooring is checked for visible damage, poor finishing, gaps and other obvious installation issues.
An independent snagging survey provider can inspect accessible finishes, fittings, seals and fitted units for visible defects or incomplete work.
Where accessible, an independent provider can look at visible external details associated with the house, including general finish and incomplete work.
| Service | Estimated Cost | Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2–3 bedroom new build house | £300–£400 | Around £350 |
| 4 bedroom new build house | £350–£500 | Around £425 |
| Larger detached property | £450–£650+ | Around £550 |
Prices are indicative only and vary with property size, complexity, travel, access and the level of inspection required.
The inspection can account for the wider range of rooms, fittings and accessible exterior elements normally involved in a house.
The findings give you an organised starting point for conversations with your developer about remedial work.
Independent providers can cover new build developments throughout Yorkshire and understand the practical realities of developer handovers.
Send us your house type, development location and expected handover date for a tailored quote.
Free enquiry — no obligation
Tell us the house type, number of bedrooms, location and anticipated handover date.
The enquiry service can help arrange a visit once suitable access to the house is available.
An independent snagging survey provider can check the property in a logical sequence, recording visible defects and incomplete finishes.
You receive a practical record you can use when discussing outstanding items with the builder or developer.