Our Services

Exterior

• Roof: The tiling of the roof should be inspected for broken, loose tiles or cracked tiles. Roof tiles are one of the most common issues found on snagging lists.

• Walls, fences and gates: Ensure the outside walls and fences are sturdy. Check any gates are sturdy and check any locks too.

• Pipes: It’s essential that any outdoor piping on your house works property. Check water can flow through and drain.

• Paintwork: Check the paintwork on the outside of the property has been carried out to a good standard. Also, check the brickwork is satisfactory and that acid wash has been applied correctly – if it hasn’t, you may see white powdery marks across the brickwork.

• Driveway and garage: Make sure the ground is even on any driveway. If there’s a garage, check the doors and any windows to see if they’re sturdy, whether they open and close easily, and if they have satisfactory locks.

Interior

• Doors:  Test each door by opening and closing them to make sure they’re fitted properly. Make sure that the gap between the door and its frame isn’t too big, as this could let drafts in.

• Windows: Make sure all windows have been fitted properly, with no gaps between the window and the frame. Check they open and close properly and that locks work. Also, look out for any scratches on the glass.

• Stairs: Ensure any stairs are strong; if you hear creaks when using them.

• Kitchen:  There’s a lot of potential for new build snags in the kitchen. So make sure all the fittings are installed properly, that cupboards and drawers open properly. Test all appliances and taps.

• Bathroom: Ensure the grouting has been done properly and that tiles have been fitted properly. Check the taps and shower work properly.

• Cosmetic issues: Checking how your home looks too, including things like paintwork has been done to the correct standard, carpets have been laid properly and skirting boards aren’t loose.

• Heating and insulation:  Turn the heating on and make sure radiators work properly. Also, check the insulation, especially in the loft.

• Plumbing:  Flush all the toilets to check they work and run every tap including outside ones to make sure they work.