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Snagging & QualityA categorised guide to every common new build defect — from hairline cracks to faulty drainage. Each issue rated by severity, with NHBC tolerance thresholds so you know what counts as a real snag.
Snagging & QualityProfessional snagging inspections cost £300-£600 but typically find 50-200+ defects. Learn how to choose a snagger, what the report includes, when to book, and whether DIY snagging is enough.
Snagging & QualityA printable, room-by-room snagging checklist for new build homes. Over 150 items to inspect across every room — kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, loft, external areas and more. Walk through your home systematically.
Snagging & QualityThe complete UK guide to snagging a new build home. Understand your legal rights, when to snag, how to report defects effectively, email templates for developers, and how to escalate when they don't fix things.
Snagging & QualityWhat to do when your new build developer refuses to fix defects. The complete guide to escalation, formal complaints, NHBC resolution, Consumer Code disputes, the Financial Ombudsman, small claims court, and every legal remedy available to UK new build buyers.
Snagging & QualityThe complete UK guide to new build handover inspections. Room-by-room snagging checklist covering every area of your property, what documentation the developer must provide, how to conduct your walkthrough, and what to do about defects found before and after you move in.
Snagging & QualityThe definitive encyclopaedia of new build home defects in the UK. Every common issue categorised by trade and area — with causes, severity ratings, whether the developer must fix it, warranty coverage, and what happens if defects are left unresolved.
Snagging & QualitySnagging is the process of identifying defects and unfinished work in your new build home before or shortly after you move in. This comprehensive guide covers when to snag, how to do it properly, whether to hire a professional, how to report defects, and how to ensure the developer fixes everything within the defects liability period.
Snagging & QualityThe complete guide to new build home warranties in the UK. NHBC Buildmark, Premier Guarantee, LABC Warranty, and all providers compared side by side — with cover periods, what is and isn't included, how to make a claim, common claim scenarios, and what to do if your claim is rejected.
Snagging & QualityThe most comprehensive room-by-room snagging checklist for new build homes in the UK. Over 200 specific items to inspect across every room, exterior area, and building service — with severity ratings, what counts as a defect, and how to document everything properly.