Snagging List

Why Do I Need a Snagging List Survey?

A newly built home may be complete, but that does not mean every element has been finished correctly. Minor defects, incomplete work and poor finishes can easily be missed during a handover inspection.

A Snagging List Survey provides an independent inspection of your new property, identifying visible issues for the developer to consider and rectify.

What Does the Survey Cover?

Our surveyor inspects the accessible areas inside and outside the property, looking for matters such as:

• Cracked, damaged or incomplete finishes
• Poorly fitted doors and windows
• Gaps around frames, fittings and sealants
• Damaged sanitaryware or kitchen units
• Uneven floors, walls or ceilings
• Incomplete decoration
• Visible plumbing or drainage concerns
• Defects in external brickwork and roofing
• Items that appear unfinished or require adjustment

All findings are clearly documented in an organised, easy-to-follow report, providing you with a comprehensive list of issues to raise with your developer, including defects and items that may not be covered under the NHBC warranty.

Identifying Problems Early

Ideally, a snagging inspection should take place before completion or shortly after you receive the keys, subject to access being permitted by the developer.

Identifying defects early gives the developer an opportunity to address them before they become an ongoing inconvenience. It also provides a useful record of the property’s condition at the time of inspection.

Independent Professional Advice

The developer will usually carry out its own checks, but an independent surveyor is working on your behalf.

Our practical building knowledge helps us look beyond cosmetic presentation and identify visible workmanship or completion issues that a buyer may not recognise during a brief handover visit.

Arrange Your Snagging List Survey

If you are purchasing a new-build home in Yorkshire, contact Charters-Reid Surveyors as early as possible to discuss access and the best time for the inspection.

Call York 01904 468881,

Leeds 01133 530032,

Harrogate 01423 605123,

Selby 01757 249327,

Scarbrough 01723 371466,

Wakefield 01924 663039,

Pocklington 01759 373 310

or request a quotation online.