§ New-Build Inspection
The quiet leverage before you complete.
Commonly called a 'snagging' report, my New-Build Inspection tells you, your builder, the developer or the contractor which items need remediation on a newly completed home.
§ Brief
A short orientation — what the report covers, how it reads, and what it's for.
I carry out a non-invasive inspection, suitable for new finished properties prior to or on occupation. My visit is visual — I use a drone, binoculars and camera images where appropriate — and I don't include market valuations, rebuild/repair costs or warranties.
I write the report on a Skyline template in line with NHQC reporting standards, agreed with most building contractors. It contains numerous annotated photographs and plain, easily understandable text explaining defects, the remedial repairs I recommend and general observations.
§ Inspected
What the visit covers.
External
- ◆Walls, roofs, ridges, flashings
- ◆Gutters and downpipes
- ◆Fascias and soffits
- ◆Boundaries and outbuildings
- ◆Driveways, paths, landscaping
Internal & finishes
- ◆Ceilings, walls, decorations
- ◆Fitted cupboards and wardrobes
- ◆Kitchen units and worktops
- ◆Bathroom fixtures and fittings
- ◆Glazing to windows and doors
Services & site
- ◆Electrical sockets and switches
- ◆Heating and plumbing function
- ◆Ventilation and extraction
- ◆Smoke and CO alarms
- ◆General site conditions after completion
§ Why bother
Three honest reasons.
New does not mean perfect
Even reputable developers hand over homes with dozens of small defects. A fresh, independent pair of eyes catches what the site manager won't.
Leverage before completion
Once you complete, getting the developer back becomes a conversation. Before, it is a contractual item on their punch list.
A document the developer can work to
You get a clear snagging list the site team can action, with photographs and enough context that no one has to guess what you mean.
§ Common finds
The recurring cast of new-build defects.
§ No valuations
This is a building inspection, not a valuation.
My report does not include market valuations, rebuild/repair costs, or any form of guarantee. Sample reports and terms & conditions are available on request.
§ Plates
From recent files.
A handful of recent properties — composition and crop only, no identifying detail.
Pl. 01 — New-build property
Pl. 02 — Modern apartment
Pl. 03 — New detached home
Pl. 04 — Semi-detached new build
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