New Build Snagging Surveys
Pre-completion snagging inspections for new-build houses and apartments, identifying defects before legal completion.
Specialist Survey
New Build Snagging Surveys
Katoli Chartered Surveyors provides new build snagging surveys across London, Essex, Cambridge, and Kent from Chelmsford. Even new homes can have defects, incomplete works, and quality issues that are easier to resolve before completion. Our new build snagging surveys provide a thorough pre-completion inspection with a detailed snag list for your developer. Reports are delivered within 4 business days, and you can discuss findings directly with the RICS chartered surveyor who carried out the inspection.
Even new homes can have defects, incomplete works, and quality issues that are easier to resolve before completion. Our new build snagging surveys provide a thorough pre-completion inspection with a detailed snag list for your developer.
We inspect finishes, services, external works, and common new-build issues so you can agree remedial works before you move in.
What's Included
What our survey covers
Every inspection is carried out and reported by a qualified RICS chartered surveyor.
- Room-by-room inspection of finishes, fixtures, and fittings
- Assessment of doors, windows, kitchens, bathrooms, and flooring
- External inspection of brickwork, render, roofing, and drainage
- Snag list suitable for discussion with your developer
- Follow-up discussion with the surveyor after the report
Coverage
Available across London, Essex, Cambridge, and Kent
Katoli is based in Chelmsford and serves homebuyers and property owners across the South East. Reports are delivered within 4 business days.
New Build Snagging Surveys is available across Essex, London, Cambridge, and Kent from our Chelmsford office. View our full location coverage or contact us for a free quote.
Alongside new build snagging surveys, we provide RICS Level 2 and Level 3 building surveys and a full range of specialist inspections. Compare our core survey types on the services page or browse all specialist inspections.
RICS Level 2 Building Survey
A detailed mid-range survey for conventional properties in reasonable condition. Includes inspection of structure, fabric, services, and finishes with clear defect analysis.
RICS Level 3 Building Survey
The most comprehensive RICS survey for older, larger, or non-standard properties. Includes detailed defect analysis and repair recommendations, with cost estimates when requested before the survey.
FAQs
New Build Snagging Surveys FAQs
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Book a new build snagging surveys
Contact our RICS surveyors for a free, no-obligation quote. Call 077 22 123 712 or send an enquiry online.