Buying a new home should be exciting, not stressful. However, rushed workmanship, overlooked defects and poor finishing can leave homeowners unsure where to turn. At New Build Snagging Ltd, we provide new build snagging in Swindon and across the South West, giving you a clear, evidence-based report to present to your developer.
With more than 25 years of construction experience, we inspect your property thoroughly, explain our findings in plain English and help you take the next step with confidence. Book an inspection today and receive a free drone survey with every inspection.
Do not leave potential defects undiscovered in your new home. Whether you are approaching completion, have recently received your keys or have started to notice problems after moving in, we can help.
Book a professional, independent snagging inspection with New Build Snagging Ltd and receive a detailed photographic report within 24 hours, plus a free drone survey where conditions and access allow.
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Roof-level defects can be difficult to spot from the ground. That is why our new build snagging in Swindon includes a complimentary drone survey where conditions and site access allow. This helps us review roof coverings, gutters, chimneys, flashing and other elevated external areas more closely.
Our drone images can provide valuable supporting evidence within your snagging report, helping ensure visible concerns are recorded clearly.
At New Build Snagging Ltd, we carry out inspections with the principles of the New Homes Quality Code in mind. The Code is intended to promote good practice, fair treatment and better outcomes for buyers of newly built homes.
Our inspections are independent, methodical and focused on the quality, condition and completion of your property. We also follow relevant NHBC and LABC guidance alongside recognised good building practice. Choosing new build snagging in Swindon gives you an impartial record of issues that may need your developer's attention during the applicable warranty and defect period.
Yes. A newly built property may be new, but it is not automatically free from faults. Developers often work to tight programmes, with several trades completing work at the same time. As a result, minor defects and more serious issues can be overlooked.
A new home inspection Swindon homeowners can rely on gives you an independent view before or shortly after completion. It can identify everything from poor decoration and damaged fixtures to drainage concerns, gaps around windows, inadequate sealing, uneven flooring and visible workmanship issues.
Investing in new build snagging in Swindon can help you report concerns early, while your developer remains responsible for addressing qualifying defects.
A professional snagging survey is about more than making a list of cosmetic imperfections. It gives you a structured record of the condition of your property at a key stage in ownership.
Our reports can help you:
New Build Snagging Ltd provides impartial advice. We work for you, not the developer, and our priority is helping you protect your investment.
There is no single legal rule that applies to every developer, but your purchase contract, developer handover process and new-build warranty will set out important responsibilities and timescales.
Many developers ask buyers to submit snagging items shortly after completion, sometimes within the first 7 to 14 days. However, it is important to check your own paperwork rather than assume a particular deadline applies.
Most new homes are supplied with a structural warranty, such as an NHBC or LABC warranty. During the initial two-year builder liability period, the developer is generally responsible for putting right defects that fall within the warranty terms. A professional report helps you record concerns promptly and accurately.
If your developer is slow to respond or disputes the issues you have raised, remain calm, organised and persistent. Keep all communications in writing and retain copies of emails, photographs, dates and any responses received.
Send your snagging report with a clear request for the issues to be reviewed and rectified. Ask for a written action plan and reasonable timescales for the work. If progress is limited, refer to your warranty provider and follow its complaint or dispute-resolution process.
An independent report can strengthen your position by showing that the concerns have been identified professionally rather than being based on opinion alone. If necessary, you may also wish to seek independent legal advice after exhausting the developer’s and warranty provider’s processes.
The best time is before legal completion, where access is permitted by the developer, or as soon as possible after you receive the keys. A professional new build snagging inspection in Swindon can identify defects early, allowing you to report them while the developer’s initial defect liability period is active.
A professional snagging inspection checks visible workmanship, finishes and accessible installations throughout the home. This can include brickwork, roofing, gutters, windows, doors, plastering, paintwork, kitchens, bathrooms, plumbing, heating, electrics, flooring, ventilation, drainage, gardens, driveways and boundaries.
The cost of a new build snagging inspection depends on the size, type and location of the property. New Build Snagging Ltd provides a clear quote before booking, based on your individual requirements. Every inspection includes a detailed photographic report and a free drone survey where site conditions and access allow.
Yes. We can provide independent snagging inspections for small developers, building companies and contractors who want an impartial quality-control review before handover. Our reports provide a clear record of visible defects, incomplete items and workmanship concerns that may require attention.
Yes. We inspect self-builds and individually built new homes, as well as developer-built properties. An independent inspection can help identify visible defects, incomplete work and finishing issues before final sign-off, handover or occupation.
Any defects found are documented in a detailed snagging report with clear descriptions and photographic evidence. You can send the report to your developer or builder and request an action plan for remedial work. We can also help you understand the findings and the next steps for raising the issues.
You do not usually need to be present, provided access has been arranged with the developer, site team or property agent. Once the inspection is complete, you will receive a detailed report within 24 hours, and we remain available to discuss the findings with you.
For thorough new build snagging in Swindon, choose an experienced team that understands construction, defects and the importance of getting your home finished to the standard you expect.
Based in Swindon, we serve Wiltshire and the surrounding counties, including Bristol, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Dorset, Hampshire and Berkshire.
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