Snagging is the process of identifying defects (snags) within a property. NES carry out an inspection and consolidate a list of defects for you to hand to your developer.

At NES we have the training, experience and equipment to identify defects which might otherwise go unnoticed and unnoticed defects can be costly to you in the long term. Just as you take your car to a professional mechanic for inspection, a professional new build snagger will have the knowledge to inspect your home and check it meets required standards and expectations

The best time to book your snagging inspection is within the 7 days after your completion date, ideally before furniture has been delivered. Try to avoid booking in an inspection on the same date you have another contractor attending as this can make it difficult for full access to all of your new build depending on the work you are having carried out.

You do have up to 2 years to report any defects back to your developer. However, the sooner a list of defects is handed to your developer, the more accommodating they will be to action any repairs or issues.

The time taken for the snagging inspection survey to complete depends on the size of the property and the quality of the build.

The average time to complete the inspection of a 4 bed house is 4 – 5 hours. For a 2-bedroom apartment 2 – 3 hours. We charge a set fee for each house size rather than an hourly rate, so even if the inspection takes much longer than expected, the cost will remain the same.

We are thorough at inspecting everything within the property which can be visually assessed. These include things such as cosmetic issues, plumbing (leaks), electrical (faults & compliance) and external finishing. We also help ensure your property is compliant with technical standards and building regulations. Our thermal imaging cameras check for potential cold spots that could affect your energy efficiency.

The most common defects we come across are insulation, ventilation and windows not sealed effectively, all of these things can be costly to your household bills in the long run if not corrected.

Our aim is to ensure your property is the quality you were promised and expected.

Absolutely! Please get in touch with us with the number of properties you would like to book in. Whether you are a developer, landlord, or would like to join up with a neighbour then drop us a message.

The most common defects we come across are insulation, ventilation and windows not sealed effectively, all of these things can be costly to your household bills in the long run if not corrected.

Our aim is to ensure your property is the quality you were promised and expected.

Yes, we proudly work with developers who want to ensure they are producing high quality properties.