Snag Inspections

Ensures properties are delivered without defects

Establishes a clear list of final fixes or replacements

Verifies the working status of all fitted appliances

Peace of mind and guarantees for property buyers

Reviews repairs and fixes

Confirms final condition

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What is a Snag Inspection?

Newly-built property are not defect-free

A snag inspection, takes the form of a list or an inventory report that reports the decorative and structural defects - we call them "snags" - inside and outside a newly-built property.

With HD photos and supporting textual descriptions, a property owner can easily spot and report discrepancies to ensure fixes and repairs are completed during the warranty period.

The snag report can be sent to builders who will assess the repairs needed and decide to act accordingly.

A snag inspection must be carried out prior to moving in.

Detailed

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Benefits of Snag reports

Thorough check

Have independent and trained clerks inspect your property in depth and scan trough the quality of the finishes

Report fixes ands repairs

Report defects and list them for fixes and repairs during the warranty period and before complete the hand-over.

Whole property check

Clarity on the finish condition of any decorative and structural item of your newly-built property.

Save money

Reporting defects early can help you save money later by ensuring all defects are fixed during the warranty period

What's inspected

> Every internal and external room and spaces

> Every surfaces and their decorative condition

> Door and windows working condition

> Power and socket checks

> Safety regulation compliance check

> Cleaning assessment

> Flooring surfaces

Types of snags

Examples of snags include:

Scratched/chipped surfaces
Structural cracks
Missing or defective fitting
Stains
Faulty lights/sockets
Non-closing door/window
Scratched window pane

While the majority of snags are easy-to-fix decorative or cosmetic issues, some defects such as a scratched window or faulty electrical may require more time and cost to be either fixed or replaced.

The earlier you can report these, the better your chances of getting the right kind of fix under the warranty of your builder.

Note that warranties and their duration may vary, so be sure to review their conditions.

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Important items we check

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We test every electric and gas appliance present in your property and report on their working order and point out any visible defects or faulty units.

A power check consists of switching the unit on and verifying the power light switches on.

We power check the following white goods:

Fridge, freezer, oven, hob, extractor hood, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer and power showers

Appliance Power Check

Read the 2022 regulations guide

We help you stay compliant with fire and carbon monoxide safety regulations.

Our inventories report on the presence and working order of:

> Smoke alarms

> Carbon monoxide alarms

> Dual smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

We run power checks and report on any faulty or expiring units.

Fire Safety Check

A defect may hide a technical issue

While we do our best to review your property, we are not expert on fabrics, materials, appliances etc. nor qualified surveyor so you may require further technical expertise to investigate a reported issue.

Hihouse makes better reports

We take advantage of our experience and ability to listen to innovate and introduce unique features to our reports.