Pre Completion Snagging
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What is Pre-Completion Snagging?
Pre-completion snagging refers to a detailed inspection of a new build property before legal completion takes place. This essential service ensures your home meets the required standards of construction and is free of defects before you move in.
The Importance of Pre-Completion Inspections
Pre-completion inspections offer peace of mind by ensuring your new build home is delivered to the highest standards. Key benefits include:
Early Detection of Defects: Identify issues before moving in, saving time and money on post-completion repairs.
Compliance Assurance: Ensure your property adheres to NHBC, LABC, and New Homes Quality Code standards.
Improved Builder Accountability: Comprehensive snagging reports make it easier to hold developers responsible for necessary fixes.
Hassle-Free Handover: Move into your new home with confidence, knowing it’s been thoroughly inspected by professionals.
What We Check During a Pre-Completion Snagging Inspection
Our inspections cover every visible and accessible area of your property, ensuring no detail is overlooked. Areas we inspect include:
- Structural Elements: Foundations, walls, and roofing for integrity and compliance.
- Plumbing and Heating Systems: Checking taps, showers, radiators, and drainage systems.
- Electrical Systems: Verifying the functionality of sockets, switches, and appliances.
- Windows and Doors: Ensuring proper alignment, seals, and locking mechanisms.
- Interior Finishes: Identifying issues with paintwork, flooring, and plastering.
- Fire Safety Measures: Confirming fire stopping and escape routes meet regulations.
External Areas: Examining driveways, paths, gardens, and boundary walls.
How the New Homes Quality Code Protects You
he New Homes Quality Code gives buyers the right to a pre-completion inspection, ensuring their property is built to an acceptable standard. Key protections include:
Inspection Rights: Developers must allow independent inspections before completion.
Health and Safety Compliance: Ensuring the construction site is safe for inspectors and buyers.
Timely Repairs: Builders are required to address identified defects promptly, often within 30 days.
Complaint Resolution: Access to the New Homes Ombudsman Scheme for dispute resolution if necessary.
By working with NBI Snagging, you can ensure your rights under the New Homes Quality Code are upheld.
Why Choose NBI Snagging for Your Pre-Completion Inspection?
With over 40 years of experience in the construction industry, NBI Snagging is your trusted partner for professional pre-completion snagging inspections. Here’s why homeowners choose us:
Certified Expertise: Accredited by RICS, MCIOB, and MRPSA.
Advanced Tools: From thermal imaging to digital measures, we use the latest technology for precise inspections.
Detailed Reporting: Comprehensive snagging lists with photographic evidence and actionable recommendations.
Wide Coverage: Serving areas across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and beyond.
Unbiased Service: We work independently of developers, ensuring your best interests are always our priority.
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