A new build snagging inspection catalogues the defects a developer should put right before or shortly after completion — from poor decoration and misaligned doors to missing seals, damaged units and incomplete finishes.
The value to the client is a schedule the developer cannot argue with: numbered, photographed, room by room, and clear about what needs doing. SurvAIQ is built to produce exactly that.
What a snagging report needs to do
It has to be complete, it has to be evidenced, and it has to be actionable. A developer's site manager should be able to walk the property with the schedule and know precisely what is being asked for in each room.
It also has to show the inspection was thorough. Listing only the defects can make a careful inspection look thin, which is why the full checklist matters as much as the snag list.
How SurvAIQ handles it
Describe the plot once and your room-by-room snagging checklist builds itself. Work through it, logging each snag with photographs as you go.
The report opens with an overall summary, then lists every snag — numbered, grouped by room, with the action required from the developer — and carries the complete inspection checklist as an appendix so the thoroughness of the visit is on the record. Findings are written with regard to the NHBC Standards where relevant.
Made for the pace of snagging
Numbered snag schedule
Every snag numbered and grouped by room, each with the action required, so the developer can work straight from it.
Full checklist as an appendix
The complete list of inspection points is attached, demonstrating the scope of the inspection rather than just the faults found.
Photo evidence throughout
Photographs attach to the snag itself, so nothing has to be matched up afterwards.
Same-day delivery
Sign and issue the schedule before the client has finished asking when they will get it.
Frequently asked questions
What is a snagging survey?
A snagging survey is an inspection of a newly built home that identifies defects and unfinished work the developer should rectify. It is usually carried out before legal completion or during the developer's initial liability period.
How many snags does a typical new build have?
It varies enormously by developer and plot, but it is common for a thorough inspection to identify dozens of items, most of them minor finishing defects. The tooling therefore has to make logging each one quick.
Does the report reference NHBC Standards?
Findings are written with regard to the NHBC Standards where they are relevant. SurvAIQ is an independent software product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHBC.
Can I add a room that is not on the checklist?
Yes. The checklist is built from the plot details you enter, and you can add any room or area on site; its inspection points are created for you.
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