New Build Snagging Checklist:

What We Inspect in Your New Home

A professional snagging survey ensures your newly built home is free from defects before you move in. At SnagGo, our expert inspectors carry out a thorough, independent inspection of your property—covering everything from structural integrity to the smallest cosmetic finish. By using advanced equipment and years of experience, we identify and document issues early, complete with photographic evidence. This offers you the confidence to challenge your developer with the support of national regulations.
Essential Home Protection

Fire Safety Compliance

Fire safety is critical in any home. Our inspectors thoroughly check all fire safety features, including alarms, insulation, and fire stops, to ensure your property is fully compliant and protected in line with modern safety regulations and industry requirements.
  • Riser Cupboards: Properly sealed and fire-resistant.
  • Fire Foam Insulation: Correctly applied, no gaps.
  • Fire Stops: Secure and effective.
  • Fire Doors: Functional, compliant, and sealed
  • Smoke Alarms: Installed, tested, and working.
  • CO2 Alarms: Correctly fitted and operational.
  • Fire Alarms: Fully functional and builder compliant.
Outdoor Safety & Finish

Exterior Gardens and Driveways

The external areas of your property are just as important. We inspect drainage, pathways, and structural finishes to make sure outdoor features are safe, functional, and free from issues that may cause water damage or long-term maintenance problems.
  • Guttering: Clear, secure, and unimpeded.
  • Manhole Installation: Correctly fitted and secure.
  • External Drainage Runs: Clear and functional.
  • Footpaths and Driveways: Level, clean, and defect-free.
  • Surface Water Drains: Free from blockages, allowing smooth flow.
  • DPM/DPC Breeches: Properly sealed to prevent damp penetration.
Reliable Utility Systems

Heating and Plumbing

Efficient heating and plumbing systems are essential for comfort, safety and enery efficiency. Our surveyors ensure boilers, ducting, vents, and pipework are correctly installed, leak-free, and operating smoothly to prevent costly issues and ensure your home runs efficiently.
  • Boilers and Flues: Securely installed, quiet, and safe.
  • Ducting and Connections: Properly sealed with no leaks.
  • Ventilation Vents: Fully operational and clean.
  • Air Extraction: Efficient and functional.
  • Pipework: Secure, leak-free, and correctly fitted.
High-Use Living Spaces

Kitchens and Bathrooms

Kitchens and bathrooms are high-usage areas that must be built to last. We check everything from sealants and surfaces to taps and drainage, ensuring your installations are neat, functional, and compliant with quality standards.
  • Drainage Connections: Secure and efficient.
  • Sealant Consistency: Clean, neat, and durable.
  • Worktop/Surface Alignment: Even, level, and properly installed.
  • Taps and Showers: Leak-free and operational.
  • Tile Grouting & Alignment: Uniform and secure.
Power & Connectivity

Electrics

A safe and reliable electrical system is vital in any home. Our team checks circuits, sockets, and lighting installations to ensure everything is fitted to regulation standards, safe to use, and clearly labeled for convenience.
  • Circuit Checks: Fully tested and compliant.
  • Fault Checks: Identified and reported.
  • Sockets and Outlets: Secure, level, and functional.
  • Lighting and Switches: Operational and properly aligned.
Finishing Touches

Internal Decoration

The finish of your home defines its quality. We carefully examine paintwork, plastering, flooring, and carpentry to ensure they are smooth, uniform, and free of defects, leaving you with a home that looks as good as it feels.
  • Paintwork: Even, clean, and blemish-free.
  • Carpets & Laminate: Properly laid with no gaps.
  • Drylining/Plastering: Smooth, crack-free, and uniform.
  • Carpentry Workmanship: Neat, aligned, and secure.
Survey

Drone survey

We get up and close to the exterior of your roof and elevated areas using drone footage. Using UHD images, we are able to pinpoint areas of the home that most snagging surveys cannot reach.
  • Roof Inspection: Capture high-resolution images to identify cracks, loose tiles, or damaged areas.
  • Elevated Areas: Examine hard-to-reach zones such as dormers and roof joints safely and precisely.
  • External Walls & Render: Detect surface defects, discoloration, or moisture penetration.
Smart Energy Performance

Energy Efficiency

Energy efficiency directly impacts your comfort and running costs. Our team inspects for heat loss, thermal bridging, and insulation performance, ensuring your home conserves energy effectively and remains cost-efficient in the long run.
  • Heat Conservation/Loss: Checked using thermal imaging.
  • Thermal Bridging: Identified and documented.
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