Snagging.org is a community run website and internet forum setup back in 2004 to share information about buying a new home and specifically the snagging process. The site is run and managed by new home owners and property experts willing to provide their time to help raise awareness. The aim […]
Where is the best place to find a snagging inspector in my area ? You can search the many web sites and find one in your area Better still try www.snaggingdirectory.com On this site you can find , review , and compare snagging inspectors …simply by typing in your postcode […]
It’s particularly important that you select a company with the necessary proficiency and experience to properly undertake an inspection and which is capable of demonstrating the appropriate skills and competence required. With the growth of the market sector, we have witnessed a surge in the emergence of new snagging companies […]
The role of a snagging inspector is to identify the defects . Poor workmanship and where builder has failed to meet the warranty standards and builder regulations A snagging inspector will typically be qualified to a minimum NVQ level 3 standard and have a minimum of 5 years construction experience […]
This is a common problem …one I get questions from new home buyers a lot According to regulations, all outdoor taps should have an isolation valve, which enables you to turn off the water to the tap, without needing to turn off your whole water supply. www.newbuildinspections.com
Is it normal to see cracks in concrete floors of new build houses ?. The NHBC in thier technical standards confirm that cracks are not normally serious and are very unlikely to affect the stability of the building. What causes cracking? There are a number of reasons why cracking can […]
Cold rooms above garages and in rooms within a roof situations Every year starting around October the phone starts to ring with new home buyers who have a cold room in the house Typically it’s a room above a garage or a room in the roof…. Or both Some background […]
Whilst insulation is great for making top floor rooms warmer, it comes at the cost of making your loft or roof space cooler. Condensation in lofts occurs when humid air makes its way through insulation or other gaps into the loft space and hits a cooler surface leading to beads […]
Yes of course ….and their are various pro formas and guides to help you accomplish the task What to include on a snagging list ? Once again there’s no point in inventing the wheel Go to www.snagging.org https://www.snagging.org/snagging-guide-checklist
All professional snagging inspectors should be providing an example of the snagging lists on their webpage or Facebook pages in order that uses of the website can the kind and depth at work they undertake However bear in mind that there are only likely to show the worst possible examples […]
