Snagging

Viz_2

Willapp wrote:

One question I have about snagging, as we're also in the process of buying a new build - is it a "snagging item" that they should clean the windows before we move in? It might sound stupid, but the windows are filthy at the moment and I don't know whether to mention it to the developers, assume they'll clean them, or if we have to do it all ourselves.

They are still building on our development and I find that the windows tend to get pretty dirty a lot quicker than normal anyway.

follyfoot

wymondham wrote:

The thing is, you should not need to have to do this... it's a sad state of affairs when you have to spend money on something that's brand new to prove it's all ok? - we don't do it for cars or other expensive items, so why is it just accepted that we need to do it for houses ?

If you purchased a new washing machine from Comet, would you then immediately pay someone £20 to come out and list the faults for you - I think you'd expect it to work perfectly, and if it did'nt you'd hand it back!

When you spend at least £200k+ on a new house, it should be in perfect condition - no excuses. Builders should hand over the houses 'pre-snagged', or better still build the houses properly using the correct materials and good workmen!

People seem overly forgiving with new houses...

Very true and a very sad state of affair that properties are built to such a poor standard and developers can get away with it. I feel so stressed already with just the move never mind what i might find in the new build.

Willapp_2

wymondham wrote:

Builders should hand over the houses 'pre-snagged', or better still build the houses properly using the correct materials and good workmen!

People seem overly forgiving with new houses...

I think in most cases that the developer does do their own 'pre-snagging', but depending on how good the developer is, they're bound to overlook things that either just aren't noticed, or they don't feel are important. This is why the customer is usually invited to 'snag' themselves, since the purchaser is more likely to notice every little detail.

I agree that people shouldn't really need to pay a snagging company to do this - that's just giving money away. We're going to snag ourselves, with parents in tow to assist - I'm sure nothing will get missed with 6 sets of eyes on the case!

follyfoot

Viz wrote: »

I bought a new build home in October 2005 and used a snagging company called Inspector Home.
You can find them at https://www.inspector home.co.uk

I was quite impressed with the finds, mostly small ones, but finds that we may not have spotted.

At the time of ordering the service (before my new home was complete) I asked for a price reduction and I would pay in full there and then, and they did :T

So haggle away if you choose them

what sort of "small" things would u have missed? I am still thinking of using a company because i am finding it increasingly difficult to get time off work and when i do the state of the flat is not really in a state to snag. I dont think the selling agent realises the property should have the NHBC cert so that is guaranteed to be habitable.

follyfoot

Lady_maverick1979 wrote: »

We're moving into a new build at the end of March, and have also been thinking about using a professional snagging company. We figured what's £500 for a £200,000 purchase.

But in looking for firms that do this, I came across http://www.snagging.org who do offer the service. However, they also sell, for £15, a copy of the snaggin checklist their people use, so you can do it yourself.

I decided to save over £400 by doing it myself, using their checklist, and having bought it and browsed it, I can say it is pretty comprehensive. I goes through each aspect of the house, room by room, and also contains a wee guide to the best way aof getting it all fixed.

HTH,

L_M.xx

I am about to complete did you find the snagging guide useful - is it worth me buying it.........................?

terrierlady

once the home is complete the builders agents do a build clean then before you move in a sparkle clean, includes windows and outside doors etc. its done usually on the day of your move in, with regard to snagging, its an old fashioned way of working, all homes are built to average standard , people see different faults so most companies ask for a list a couple of days after you have moved in then ask for a month to correct these items after that if faults outstanding still, you go over to customer care.
No home will be snag free, mass produced product, its only as good as the last trade that worked in there.