Constables Surveyors

What is Snagging?

When you purchase and move into a new property there will be issues and defects, its just how it is. These property defects are called snags. Hopefully these snags will be small and not too numerous, but they can be large, hidden and dangerous. Even the best builders and tradesman make mistakes and new estates are being built at such a rate that some of these snags will slip by the builders own snagging team.

So hopefully before hand over either you or someone your behalf needs to survey the property looking for defects in build, fixture and finishes. Then compile a snagging list and hand over to the builder to hopefully fix. Some home builders are great at solving these issues; some are not and will need relentless chasing. This process is called snagging.

Why use a snagging surveyor?

The benefits of using us to carry out this snagging process for you are numerous.

Time. You have more important things to be doing and should be enjoying your move and new home. You want these snags found and dealt with now; it may not be any good finding issues 6 months after moving in. The developers may be off site and more difficult to negotiate with.

Skills and experience. We find snags it is what we do. We know where most of the hidden snags can be. We have the test equipment and process to methodically search your new home. We can compile the report in the correct manner for the builders to easily understand and be more likely to act when presented by a qualified third party.

Independent surveyors. We work for you not the building contractors and wish you to have the home you have paid for and agreed upon. We are aware of NHBC standards and can present faults to your builders impartially and from an informed position.