new home snags

About us

We came about to try and improve the standard and persona of new build properties, with a view to helping the less experienced get the best standard possible for the money they are spending on a new home.  I have seen first hand the lax standards and little care that some builders take.  To coin a well known phrase "You're home was built by the cheapest sub contractor using the most cost effective materials" .  

Our snagging team have over 25 years experience within the construction industry and have worked for some of the main house builders and developers doing snagging day in day out.  We know exactly where people cut corners in the build of a new home, and the regulations that should be adhered to for your safety.

Why choose us?

  Competitive rates

  Over 25 years experience in the industry

  Expert in defects detection

  CSCS accredited staff

  CITB registered staff

  Awards for NHBC pride in the job and Commended winners

Why not get in touch for your free, no-obligation consultation today.

What are we looking for?

Internally

During a snag we look for items out of place, poor finishing standards and missing items which should have been fitted

Do the electrics work as they should?

Does the water flow away?  Do the basins and bath hold water (wastes adjusted)? How is the flow rate?

Do doors shut and latch correctly?  Are the doors fire doors onto an escape hallway? Does the self closer work properly?

Is everything sealed to prevent water ingress?

Are the walls plumb and the reveals square?  Margins around windows and doors even?

Are there any holes through walls that shouldn't be there or not been sealed?

Creaking floors and stairs?

Is the tiling to a good standard? No sharp edges, discoloured or missing grout

Do the windows open easily? Do they have restrictors? Are the locks working? Toughened glass on low level windows?

Has the painting been finished to a good standard? Tops of architrave not painted, inside cupboards, behind radiators etc

Has the loft space been insulated correctly? Fire socks fitted to party walls? Extract ducting connected to roof vents?

Do the kitchen appliances work? Are the wastes connected and leak free?  Extract ducting connected? Units fitted correctly

Is the floor level?

Externally

Does the roof structure have any cracked tiles or slates?

Is the guttering level and securely fixed?

Correctly installed flashings around chimneys and adjacent property

Level access threashold to main entrance door

Are all the windows and doors sealed correctly to prevent water ingress?

Weep holes and cavity trays fitted where they should be?

DPC's in the correct locations?

Patios and pathways laid to correct falls to prevent water ponding and free from trip hazards

Air bricks clear from obstruction?

Has the structure been cleaned, evidence of mortar residue or other finishes poorly left.

Are the facias and soffits fitted well?  Check ventilation to roof at eaves?

Check condition of external walls and fencing, any rear access gates etc

Check of garages, structure and finish, wall plate straps at correct centres, electric openers etc

Inspect driveways and paths for poor finish, missing items

Check any external meters and boxes to see if they are all sealed and free from damage

These items are a fraction of the sort of things we look for and inspect during a visit