Check handrails along newel posts - sloppy finish?
Happy with your new build? Has the builder been meticulous in its construction? We have found that a good indication of the general...
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Sep 191 min
Scratched window panes - a regularly found defect in new builds
One thing that clients always notice without fail either pre-completion or once they get the keys are the scratches on the windows (or on...
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Aug 141 min
Floor not level - total car crash !
Don't expect floors to be level in your gleaming new apartment or house. The snagging survey in this build apartment in Enfield in North...
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Jul 261 min
Poor design
All too often, as you might well expect, we come across poor design in new houses and apartments. An aspect of any good design is a good...
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Apr 221 min
Damaged balcony door
Perplexing how often we come across damaged or poorly installed balcony doors and frames that leave clients hugely disappointed
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Mar 71 min
Positioning of light switches and sockets
This is a common isuue with new builds that we find during a snagging survey and is an issue that often simply lacks common sense. Why...
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Feb 51 min
Garage doorframes (why they are often overlooked by developers)
It is advisable to check along doorframes in garages and porches as you may be in for a nasty surprise when you pick up the keys....
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Nov 26, 20231 min
Professional kitchen installers?
New buyers seem to be under the allusion that there new swanky kitchen has been installed by professional kitchen fitters with vast...
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Nov 16, 20231 min
Basin cabinets
Basin cabinets are a source of many a snag including water leaks, poor fitting and chipped doors and poor sealant finish to name but a...
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May 15, 20231 min
Tarmaced driveway?
Useful tip. You are most likely to find that the drainage channel along the driveway (if installed) will be full of tarmac deposits due...
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Apr 3, 20231 min
Watch out for those bespoke doors !
This oak veneered door was cut down to fit the cupboard under the stairs. Nothing short of vandalism as they have used a non matching...
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Oct 18, 20221 min
Watch out for those wonky ceilings!
Under the NHBC guidelines the maximum deviation from a straight edge is jut 2-3mm. As you can see the off house is far from that. This...
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Oct 18, 20221 min
Without question, UK properties are getting smaller!
If there was ever any doubt that properties in general are getting smaller by the year then take a look at the landing in this Manchester...
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May 23, 20221 min
Penthouses inspections Canary Wharf
Delighted once again to assist Berkeley Homes help raise the quality of finish in their 3 top floor penthouse apartments at South Quay...
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Jan 20, 20221 min
Check height of doors
If thinking of carrying out your own snagging inspection (which we would advise against as our reports are taken much more seriously and...
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Sep 17, 20211 min
Site Snagging Inspections - new website launched
We are pleased to announce the launch of our brand new website. We would love to hear your feedback so please get in touch. So whether...
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