New build Snagging report Vs Level 2 Survey

Rosie_eliz

I am about to purchase a new-build house and am looking into survey options. I cannot decide whether I should use one of these 'snagging specialists' or if it's better to just get a level 2 surveyor in? The level 2 surveyor is coming up as cheaper.

The snagging company states:
This snagging inspection report has been produced by a suitably qualified and experienced and independent building inspector. The report aims to help you:
• Highlight any issues in the property that full short of the warranty standards
• Highlight any breaches of building regulations or any other statutory technical guidance
• Identify works which are outstanding
• Identify where traditional custom and practice within the industry have not been met
• Provide guidance prior to or post completion of the property as to any outstanding issues requiring remedial works.
Any extra services we may be asked to provide are not covered by the terms and conditions of this report and must be covered by an additional contract for service.

Whereas the level 2 building surveyors state:
Choose this report if you need more extensive information whilst buying or selling a conventional house, flat or bungalow, built from common building materials and in reasonable condition. It includes:
• all of the features in the Condition Report; clear ‘traffic light’ ratings of the condition of different parts of the building, services, garage and outbuildings, showing problems that may require varying degrees of attention;
• a summary of the risks to the condition of the building; and
• advice on replacement parts guarantees, planning and control matters for your legal advisers.
• the surveyor’s professional opinion on the ‘market value’ of the property;
• an insurance reinstatement figure for the property;
• a list of problems that the surveyor considers may affect the value of the property;
• advice on repairs and ongoing maintenance;
• issues that need to be investigated to prevent serious damage or dangerous conditions;
• legal issues that need to be addressed before completing your purchase; and
• information on location, local environment and the recorded energy efficiency (where available).

What do you think is most appropriate for my situation?

Thanks

sal_III

The two are not really comparable, they focus on completely different things.

Presumably you get 10 years warranty with the new build, why would you pay for a survey?

Tridentmorph

Wouldn't necessarily recommend either depending on your builder. The surveyor report will be largely redundant as new build will be subject to nhbc or similar and built to current regulations. If you are going to a volume builder a snagging company will be more worthwhile to pick up paint snags, minor issues etc before you move in to save disruption of trades going in post move in. If a small high quality builder whose work is good wouldn't even say this would give you much more than peace of mind.