What is a Home Inspection

Here at Snag List Pro, we’re new-build home inspection experts. Our house inspector has over 20 years of professional experience in new-build construction, maintenance and new build snagging inspections, we can help you with every home inspection requirement.

When you buy a home, it’s important to consider the benefits of a home inspection and why you need one. Home inspections allow you to learn about major and minor issues that a home may have before purchasing it.

We’re proud to be one of the most comprehensive providers of professional new-build snagging list home inspections in the UK, so please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.

In this blog, we’ll define exactly what a home inspection is, what it involves and discuss the many benefits of having one carried out on your new home.

A home inspection is a thorough safety and condition report of your new-build property with the aim of allowing buyers to learn about potential issues or future problems that might occur with their home.

The inspection is a critical step in purchasing a home as it can flag serious problems such as structural issues, poor insulation, mould, faulty wiring, and other issues that could become potential hazards. 

At Snag List Pro, we have a wealth of experience within the construction industry, as well as access to a wide range of high-tech equipment, including drones and thermal imaging. When you choose us as your house inspector, you can ensure it will be complete to the highest standard.

When we inspect your home, we check all aspects of the property, garden and any outbuildings. We look at your electrical system, heating, plumbing, windows, doors and much more.

Our professional house inspector has over 20 years of experience and has only your best interests at heart. We’re 100% independent, which means our relationship is with you and not the property developer or housing agent.

We have some of the most advanced home inspection testing equipment, including thermal imaging and aerial photography. We pride ourselves on a friendly and thorough service and so will do our utmost to answer any queries and share information on the problems we find along the way so that you can get the best out of your new home. We’ve compiled a list below, including examples of the types of things we look for during a house inspection. Please note this list isn’t exhaustive.

See a more extensive list of what we look for in a snagging inspection.

You should expect the home inspection to take place shortly after the seller accepts your offer on the property. The purchase agreement will then need to be signed by both parties. At this stage of the transaction, we will generally perform the home inspection.

Following a home inspection, you can be confident that your home will be finished to relevant industry standards providing a safe and structurally sound environment for your family and friends.

The inspection flags any faults or issues within your property, so you can be sure of the quality of all trades work and craftsmanship. Another benefit of home inspections is that by identifying any faults with heating, plumbing or electrics, you can guarantee efficiency with low energy consumption — this can boost your overall heat competence.

We’re proud to be trusted and reliable providers of snagging inspections in the UK. Whether you need a new build home inspection or perhaps more information on our services, we’re here to help.

With over 20 years of experience in professional snagging surveys, we have the expertise and knowledge to complete new build construction, maintenance and snagging inspections.

If you’d like any more information about our service or to get your custom quote to get the snagging survey cost for your new home or fill in the Snag List Pro contact form, and we will be in touch with you very soon.