Pre-Completion Inspection

NES Snagging Services is accredited by the RPSA which enables us to conduct pre- completion inspections on new build homes following NHBQ guidance.

The New Homes Quality Code means that as a new home buyer, you are entitled to a Pre-Completion Inspection before you legally complete the purchase of your new home. New build home developers across the North East that have signed up to the code must make sure that Customers are aware that they have the right to a pre completions inspection if required.

Pre-Completion Inspection

NES Snagging Services is accredited by the RPSA which enables us to conduct pre- completion inspections on new build homes following NHBQ guidance.

The New Homes Quality Code means that as a new home buyer, you are entitled to a Pre-Completion Inspection before you legally complete the purchase of your new home. New build home developers across the North East that have signed up to the code must make sure that Customers are aware that they have the right to a pre completions inspection if required.

What exactly is a pre-completion inspection?

A pre completion inspection is similar to a snagging inspection but is conducted before you complete the sale of your home.

What exactly is a pre-completion inspection?

A pre-completion inspection is similar to a snagging inspection but is conducted before you complete the sale of your home.

However, we as a professional snagging company have to follow a certain criteria and checklist issued by the NHQB which you can see here. This means we are more limited to what we can inspect in comparison to a snagging inspection.

Who can conduct a pre-completion inspection?

To conduct a PCI a snagging company must be accredited by either RPSA or RICS and have the required amount of professional indemnity insurance.

North East snagging is fully accredited by the RPSA allowing us to conduct pre completion inspection across the North East.

Pre-completion inspection vs Snagging inspection

Both inspections will provide you and your builder with a snagging report with images. However we do advise clients to get a snagging report as this is a more comprehensive inspection.

How to book your pre-completion inspection

Making a booking is very easy. Simply visit our booking portal and select a date that you have been provided by your builder. Book your appointment here.

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