Straight answers about new build inspections
Written to be useful whether or not you ever book anything. Where we state a fact about the market or the Code, we say where it came from.
When should you book a snagging survey?
The best window is after the build is finished but before you legally complete. Here is why that timing matters, and what to do if you have already moved in.
Read the guideWhat is a pre-completion inspection, and how is it different from snagging?
A Pre-Completion Inspection is a specific right under the New Homes Quality Code, carried out on the Code’s own checklist. A snagging survey is broader. The difference matters, including who is allowed to do it.
Read the guideWhat does a snagging survey cost in the UK?
Most UK snagging surveys fall between about £300 and £600 in 2026, depending on the size of the property. Here is what moves the price and what should be included.
Read the guideWhat to do if your developer will not fix the snags
A photographed, dated, itemised report is the foundation. Here is the order to work through, from site manager to formal complaint, and what to keep a record of.
Read the guide
Get it checked before you sign for it
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