New Build Snagging Scotland
Your new home will have snags. We find them, evidence them and help you get them fixed – before your warranty runs out.
Full internal and external snagging with a drone roof inspection included as standard, and a clear, standards-referenced report within 3–5 business days, or accelerated on request*.
* Charges may apply for accelerated reports.
of new-build buyers report at least one issue to their builder after moving in.
Source: PBC Today, 2026
- Professional Civil Engineer – BEng Hons, RPSATechQualified, experienced engineering assessment of your home
- Over 22 years' experience
- Fully independent – we don't work for developers
- Professional Indemnity & Public Liability insured
Home inspection and snagging surveys
Every survey is carried out by a qualified, insured and fully independent surveyor, and reported against the standards your developer and warranty provider work to.
NHQC Pre-Completion Inspection
Post-Completion Snagging & Quality Survey
Homehealth Home Testing
Drone Roof & Roof Space Moisture Survey
Commercial Schedule of Condition
DRONE INSPECTION · INCLUDED AS STANDARD
See your roof without a ladder
Drone inspection is included as standard with our snagging surveys, reaching roofs, chimneys and other areas that are hard or unsafe to access. For any home – new or older – our standalone Drone Roof Survey & Roof Space Moisture Survey gives you:
- Annotated drone photographs of every roof slope, verge, hip and gutter
- Timber moisture readings in the roof space, compared with BRE decay thresholds
- Traffic-light condition ratings and plain-English explanations
- Recommendations, indicative costs and a maintenance and inspection plan
“The best-laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft agley.”
So do the best-laid blocks, bricks and roof trusses. Flick through a real Snapshot report layout – every defect measured, photographed, traffic-light rated and referenced to NHBC, the Building (Scotland) Regulations and British Standards, with the drone roof survey included as standard.
Sample only – fictitious customer and address; findings are genuine examples with identifying details removed. Watch the report video
Pick a date, send your enquiry, secure it with a deposit
Most snags can be put right with little fuss when they're found early – the sooner your report reaches your developer, the sooner they can programme the repairs.
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Updated weekly. Showing 3 weeks at a time – use the arrows (or swipe) to see more. Select a green or amber date, then send your enquiry.
Competitive, Professional Snagging Survey Services in and around Glasgow, Central and West Scotland.
Snagging and home inspection that meets Scottish Building Technical Handbook and British building standards, including NHQC, NHBC, Premier Guarantee, and LABC Standards.
Receive your professional snag list and report to help identify defects early, ensuring you get the works carried out during the builders Warranty Period.
Detailed snagging surveys and reports for new builds, extensions, Bathrooms and outbuildings by Scotland's best snagging company.
We provide quick report turnaround for snagging services across Scotland, typically from Greenock and Glasgow to Bearsden, East Kilbride to Kirkintilloch, Livingston to Ayr, and as far as Dumfries or Inverness.
Our inspection covers the entire building, inside and out, including garage and outdoor spaces. (DRONE SURVEYS ARE INCLUDED AS STANDARD FOR SNAGGING SURVEYS)
Ensure the best results from your builder or developer for your family's peace of mind, with comprehensive repairs raised for completion in a timely manner.
See a Snapshot survey in action
Short videos and a free sample report showing how we inspect, test and report – so you know exactly what you are getting before you book.
Snapshot Property Inspection – new build home & property snagging
See how we inspect a new home, from technical testing to the final report.
Buying a home? Insist on an RPSA surveyor
Why an accredited, independent surveyor protects you when you buy.
Read a Snapshot sample snagging report
Every defect measured, photographed, rated and referenced to the standards – open the PDF.
What People Are Saying
I was genuinely impressed with the thoroughness and professionalism of the service. The inspection was extremely detailed, with clear photographic evidence highlighting issues that could easily have been overlooked by an untrained eye … The report gave us the evidence and confidence needed to challenge the issues identified with the developer. If you are buying a new-build, I would consider an independent inspection with Snapshot Property Inspection essential rather than optional.
Five stars through and through for a new build home inspection. Simon was very responsive, professional, and an absolute expert with greatest attention to detail. Would 100% recommend him for snagging issues.
Mr Simon is a thorough professional and spent several hours inspecting the apartment. Not only are they laborious in approach they are full of empathy – they managed to submit the detailed report of over 100 pages ahead of time as they were aware we were pressed for time.
Snapshot Property Inspection were absolutely brilliant and very flexible, especially at short notice when my developer asked us to change the date for the snagging inspection.
Fantastic service. Very efficient, professional and non-intrusive survey and produced a very thorough report. Will definitely recommend.
Pick your professional home snagging survey
- Extension Surveys
- Upgrades, including New Bathrooms / Landscaping
Our full internal and external survey after you get the keys.
- Every room, the garage and outside areas
- Drone roof inspection included as standard
- Report in 3–5 business days, or accelerated on request*
- Standards-referenced, with traffic-light priorities
Homehealth+ Testing
Add home testing to your survey (sold separately).
- Alarms, extract fans and air quality
- Thermal imaging and underfloor heating
- Moisture, mould risk and legionella temperatures
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Once we've confirmed your date, pay a refundable £50 deposit for any service.
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- Any survey or testing service
Shop all services · Terms apply; inclusions depend on the package selected.
* Accelerated reports are available on request – charges may apply.
Snagging survey FAQs
What is a new build snagging survey?
A snagging survey is an independent inspection of a newly built home to find defects, unfinished work and items that don't meet the standards the builder and warranty provider work to. You receive a photographic report to submit to your developer so the issues are put right.
When should I book my snagging survey?
As early as possible after you get the keys, so your developer can programme the repairs. Defects reported within the first two years of the builder's warranty remain the developer's responsibility, and we suggest submitting any final snags at least three months before your warranty ends.
What's the difference between a Pre-Completion Inspection and a Post-Completion Survey?
A Pre-Completion Inspection (PCI) is a quick visual check against the NHQB checklist before you complete. A Post-Completion Survey is a fuller inspection after you get the keys, with specialist checks such as thermal imaging. Compare them and take the 30-second quiz.
How long does the survey take, and do I need to be there?
We start from 9am and a typical property takes around 5 hours, working from the top of the house to the bottom. You don't need to be there – keys can be posted back through the door.
When will I get my report?
Your report is issued 3–5 business days after the survey, by Dropbox – no account needed. An accelerated report is available on request; charges may apply.
Are drone inspections included?
Yes. Drone inspection is included as standard with our snagging surveys, so roofs and other hard-to-reach areas are checked. We also offer a standalone Drone Roof Survey & Roof Space Moisture Survey for any home. View our sample reports.
Which standards do you inspect against?
The Scottish Building Technical Handbook, British Standards, and the NHBC, New Homes Quality Code, Premier Guarantee and LABC Warranty standards, with BRE and CIBSE guidance where relevant.
Are you independent of the developer?
Yes. We are fully independent and do not work for developers, and we hold Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance as standard.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Glasgow and cover the West of Scotland, Central Scotland and further afield, including Greenock, Bearsden, East Kilbride, Kirkintilloch, Kilmarnock, Livingston, Ayr, Dumfries and Inverness.
How do I book?
Check our weekly availability, send an enquiry with your preferred date, then pay a deposit to secure it – or call 07928 786820.
Don't leave defects to chance.
Check availability and send your enquiry today – report in 3–5 business days.