New-Build Snagging Surveys across Surrey & the South East
An independent, room-by-room inspection of your new-build home - carried out by an MRICS Chartered Surveyor, not a checklist clipboard service. We produce a detailed, photographic snagging list you can issue directly to your developer within the NHBC (or equivalent warranty) defect period.
- MRICS CharteredDirector-led throughout.
- RICS-regulatedFirm regulation #897221.
- RPSA memberResidential Property Surveyors Association.
- 15+ years' experiencePeriod, altered and defective property.
- £500k PI coverUnderwritten by Hiscox.
Is this the right report for you?
- Pre-completion inspections before legal completion on a new-build.
- First two-year fix period under NHBC, LABC, Premier or Checkmate warranties.
- End-of-year defect inspections before warranty cut-off.
- Apartments and houses on any volume housebuilder development.
- Shared ownership and Help to Buy purchasers.
- Investors taking delivery of off-plan units.
Every report covers, as a minimum:
- Detailed room-by-room internal inspection
- External envelope, roof (where accessible), brickwork and render
- Cross-check against NHBC technical standards and Building Regulations
- Mechanical, electrical, ventilation and plumbing visible checks
- Tile lippage, decoration, joinery and finishing quality
- Photographic snagging schedule - annotated and developer-ready
- Thermal imaging for cold spots and missing insulation
- Independent - no relationship with any developer or warranty provider
Chartered Surveyor with more than fifteen years' experience of residential and commercial property across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire and South West London. RICS-regulated firm no. 897221.
From quote to report - how it works.
Book the inspection
Send the development name, plot number and your handover or warranty deadline. We confirm a fixed fee and the right window to inspect.
On-site snagging
A methodical room-by-room inspection - typically 3-5 hours on site depending on size - with thermal imaging and moisture readings where useful.
Issue to developer
You receive a fully photographed, itemised snagging report you can forward directly to your site manager or customer care team.
Frequently asked
- When is the best time to have a snagging survey?
- Ideally between exchange and legal completion, so issues are logged before you take ownership. If that's not possible, the first few weeks after move-in and again just before the end of the two-year fix period are both critical milestones.
- Will the developer let you on site before completion?
- Most developers now accept independent pre-completion inspections, particularly under the New Homes Quality Code. We liaise directly with site managers to book access.
- What's the difference between snagging and a Home Survey?
- A snagging survey checks workmanship and finish against new-build standards - it's about making the developer fix things under warranty. A RICS Home Survey assesses condition for a buyer of an existing property. They serve different purposes.
- Do you cover apartments as well as houses?
- Yes - including high-rise and mixed-use schemes. We inspect your demise plus visible common parts affecting your unit.
What our clients say
"Very grateful to Oliver for his advice with a stressful business rates dispute involving my father. His guidance helped us achieve an excellent outcome. Highly recommended."
"Oliver made a very thorough inspection of the flat we aim to purchase and gave us a very in-depth report that pointed to issues that we didn't know. It was a pleasure to deal with him and we highly recommend him."
"My partner and I recently used Oliver for a L3 survey and he was brilliant. The level of detail in the report was excellent, and easy to understand. Oliver was really easy to communicate with, and we found the price to be very reasonable. I'd have no hesitation using Oliver again in the future, and highly recommend him to anyone looking to get a survey done."
You may also need
Building Defect Report
If a specific issue appears post-handover and you need an independent investigation.
Drone Roof Survey
Useful for inspecting roof finishes on town houses and apartment blocks at handover.
Which survey do I need?
Snagging vs Home Survey vs Defect Report - a full comparison guide.
Discuss your property with a Chartered Surveyor.
A short, no-obligation conversation is usually enough for us to recommend the right level of report and provide a fixed-fee quote.