Frequently Asked Questions
By New Build Pro Solutions Ltd
Find The Right Answers For Your Questions
What is snagging?
Snagging for new build homes is an essential process that meticulously examines your entire building for any faults or defects (snags). These issues may be minor inconsistencies or much larger overlooked problems during the construction process.
Many internal snags are aesthetic such as blemishes of paint work, chips or cracks around the property or misaligned doors. While easily rectified they are important to pick out so that you are receiving the quality you would expect from a new build purchase.
Some snags are more concerning in nature which can cause much bigger issues down the line if not noticed. Improperly fitted kitchens or bathrooms can lead to large electrical faults and repair bills, while cracks in the walls can be a sign of poor construction processes. In depth snagging will not only ensure you home is of the upmost quality but will help protect you from running into any serious issues that will cost a lot of money to rectify down the line.
Snagging will most importantly ensure every part of your home is safe for you and your family to live in.
What is a snagging list?
A snag list will be a crucial part of your snagging report. It will list all the defects or issues within your home and analyse their severity. Getting trained surveyors like New Build PRO Solutions to complete your snagging list is crucial as home builders do not legally have to inform or of defects within the home. Our trained snaggers will be able to find any and every issue within your property so it can be rectified and ensure the quality and safety of your new property.
What are the most common new build home defects?
When snagging new build homes, we often come across the following issues –
- Blemishes on paint work
- Misaligned Door or Windows
- Misplaced Roof Tiles
- Substandard Plaster Work
- Poorly Tiled Kitchens / Bathrooms
- Poor Installed Kitchens
- Incomplete Loft Insulation
- Lack of Ventilation in The Property
- Energy Efficiency
- Roofline Issues
Any issue whether minor or large can be a problem for a new build property. You should be expecting the highest standards with a new build, New Build Pro Solutions Ltd will ensure that you do.
What is the best time to get a snagging report?
Snagging reports can be undertaken at any point within two-years of you purchasing your property. This is the time in which your property is covered by a builder’s warrantee. If you are purchasing your property off plan or an existing new build, then you may get your report completed at different times.
Off Plan Purchase – With an off-plan purchase contracts are exchanged prior to the building work taking place. The best time to get your property snagged is when your builder issues a notice of completion, this is often a couple of weeks prior to the allotted completion date.
Pre-Built Purchase – If you are purchasing a new build property thar has already been built then we recommend getting a snagging report completed prior to exchanging any contracts. This will help protect you in case any issues arise during the snagging process, from there you can outline in the contract what needs to be resolved before full payment is made.
Can you be denied access to snag for me?
Snagging inspections for new builds has become more common over the years, many experienced builders are used to working with snagging companies and are very accommodating to surveyors checking their work. Legally however access to the home remains the owner’s prerogative before contracts have been exchanged so they can deny access. If this happens your solicitor will be able to facilitate access to allow a snagging report to take place.
Do you snag for structural defects?
While full structural surveys do not take place our “snaggers” are adept at finding faults that may raise concern over structural issues. If any of these issues are found, they will be highlighted in your snagging report and will allow for further investigation of the structural integrity of the property. This can however delay the build or push back the completion date; you should consult your solicitor if you believe further investigation is required for the structural integrity of your property.
Can I withhold payment if my home has lots of defects?
Any defects in new build properties are often minor and can be rectified after you move in providing, they are within the two year builders warrantee. However, if the property is not habitable or in urgent need of having the issues rectified then you may be able to withhold payment. This will be dependent on your contract as many sellers require the payment exactly on the specified date whether the property is completed to your standards or not.
Your solicitor will be able to help you if you wish to delay payment until the issues within your property are resolved.
What types of properties do you snag?
New Build Pro Solutions Ltd can conduct snagging reports for a wide range of properties including –
- New Buids – Houses and Apartments
- Bespoke / Prestige Builds
- Commercial Properties
- Student Accommodation
- Rental Properties
- New Home developments such as extensions
How quickly can you snag my property?
The New Build Pro Solutions team pride themselves on their eye for detail and efficiency. We will never rush your report so we can ensure you are getting the most thorough snagging report possible. This doesn’t however mean you will have to wait a long time. One off new build snagging reports can be delivered within 48 hours, while larger properties such as bespoke builds and student accommodation can have a completed snagging report within 48 hours.
Do you offer snagging repairs?
Yes, we have a team of skilled tradesmen ready to conduct any snagging repairs you may need.
What parts of my property do you snag?
New Build Pro Solutions will snag every part of your new property.
This Includes –
- All Internal Works
- All External Works
- Roof & Roofline
- Loft
- Heating Systems
- Boundary Walls
- Garage
- Drainage
- Brickwork
Contact us today to begin your new snagging report.
What are your accreditations?
New Build Pro Solutions are trained snaggers with over 20 years’ experience in our sector. We are a member of RPSA (Residential Property Surveyors Association ) and follow all guidelines from the NHQB (New Homes Quality Board).
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