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Snagging Surveys
Skyline Property Surveys specialises in providing professional snagging surveys and new build surveys for newly built homes in Yorkshire and the North-East of England.
Why We Started Carrying Out Snagging Surveys?
In recent years, the construction industry has witnessed a concerning decline in quality standards, leaving new homeowners with avoidable issues that compromise their investment and overall comfort. Frustrated by these declining standards, I founded Skyline Property Surveys with the vision of restoring quality and trust in new home construction.
As a proud member of the Institute of Clerk of Works and Construction Inspectorate, I bring a dedication to meticulous standards and years of professional experience. I saw firsthand how crucial rigorous inspections are to delivering a home that meets high standards of safety, durability, and quality. We are truly experts in carrying out new build snagging inspections.
As a professional snagging company, our mission is straightforward: to support homeowners by providing expert new build snagging surveys, identifying defects, and ensuring every aspect of their new home meets the highest standards. By helping homeowners navigate this critical phase, we strive to bring peace of mind and lasting quality to every new home. At Skyline Property Surveys, we believe that everyone deserves a home that lives up to its promise.
Ensure Your New Home is Built to the Highest Standards
Purchasing a new-build home is an exciting milestone, but the process can often be stressful. At Skyline Property Surveys, we understand the challenges involved, which is why we provide a comprehensive snagging survey to ensure your property meets the highest standards before or after you move in.
Why Do You Need a Snagging Survey?
Once you receive the keys to your new home, your builder will ask you to provide a list of defects or snags. While it may seem unusual to check for faults in a brand-new property, it’s important to remember that your home has been hand-built by multiple trades, often in varying weather conditions.
The UK’s new-build housing industry is notorious for poor workmanship, rushed completions, and overlooked defects due to tight deadlines and shareholder pressures. Many homeowners only notice issues when it’s too late, leaving them to cover costly repairs. This is why an independent snagging survey is essential to protect your investment.
What We Do at Skyline Property Surveys
At Skyline Property Surveys, we specialise in professional snagging inspections for new-build houses and apartments. We provide a detailed photographic snagging report, enabling your developer to rectify any defects swiftly.
The ideal time for a snagging inspection is before legal completion; however, as most housebuilders do not permit this, we recommend conducting it as soon as possible after moving in, ideally within the first two months of occupancy. Most UK housebuilders have a customer care charter outlining defect reporting procedures, and our snagging survey ensures issues are identified and addressed within the allowed timeframe.
With years of experience in the housebuilding industry, we identify both minor and major defects and compile them into a comprehensive and easy-to-understand photographic report, delivered electronically within 24-48 hours.
Contact Skyline Property Surveys today to book your snagging inspection and ensure your new home is built to last.
What Does Our Snagging Survey Cover?
A snagging survey is a visual inspection (not a structural survey or valuation report) that typically takes 3 to 4 hours. It covers:
External Property Checks:
✅ Roof tiles/slates
✅ Gutters and downpipes
✅ Driveways, paths, and patios
✅ Fencing and gates
✅ Garage and garden areas
✅ Loft inspection
✅ External walls
✅ Windows and doors
Internal Property Checks:
✅ Decoration and plasterwork
✅ Internal doors, skirting boards, and architraves
✅ Stairs, ceilings, and flooring
✅ Kitchen units and sanitary fittings
✅ Wall and floor tiling
✅ Ironmongery (handles, locks, and hinges)
Safety & Compliance Checks:
✅ Electrical socket testing
✅ Plumbing and leak checks
✅ Fire safety compliance
✅ Building regulations compliance
✅ NHBC/LABC standards compliance
✅ New Homes Quality Board compliance
Common Defects We Identify:
❌ NO damp proof course or not fitted correctly
❌ Poor insulation and thermal bridging
❌ Poor brickwork and external finishes
❌ Floors that are not level
❌ Leaks and plumbing faults
❌ Structural issues
❌ Breaches of building regulations
❌ Cosmetic defects (paintwork, damaged fittings, etc.)
Why Use Skyline Property Surveys?
We are members of the RPSA
We are Chartered Members of The CABE