Frequently Asked Questions

It will depend on the type and size of your property and the quality of the build, but typically between 2-5 hours. 

Every inspector at Snagging Inspections Scotland is highly qualified and experienced, having inspected hundreds of new homes throughout Scotland in line with the New Homes Quality Code (NHQC). Our team comprises former site managers with over 15 years of experience in constructing new build homes in regions like Glasgow, Edinburgh, Glenrothes, and Fife. Their extensive background ensures they are exceptionally qualified to conduct a thorough snagging inspection in Scotland and identify any defects in your property.

While you have the option to create a DIY snagging list, the benefits of hiring a professional snagging company in Scotland.

Professional snagging services save you time and effort. With their vast experience in new home inspections, they are adept at pinpointing common issues in new build houses or flats. They possess the expertise to discern when a feature is up to standard and when it’s not.

The best time is before the legal completion. This allows the builder ample time to address any snags before you settle in. As per the New NHQC regulations, builders should present you with the option of a new home inspection before the handover.

Ideally prior to legal completion. That way the builder has the time and opportunity to remedy snags before you move in. Under the New NHQC regulations, builders should offer you the option to have your house inspected prior to handover.

If that is not possible then it should be done as soon as possible after handover. However the snagging inspection can take place at any time in the first 2 years of occupation.

Not always. Some builders might not permit snagging inspections before completion.

However, the New NHQC regulations mandate builders to provide the choice of a new build snagging survey before the handover. It’s crucial to verify if your builder adheres to the NHQC. Post legal completion, the inspection can be scheduled anytime within the initial two years, without affecting the builder’s accountability for snags or defects.

Builders are expected to promptly address the concerns highlighted in snagging surveys, preferably before your move. Unlike conventional house surveys, Snagging Inspections Scotland ensures a comprehensive evaluation.