What is a Snag List?
A snag list or Snagging is a report on a new house and any faults or defects found in the property. When a new home has been purchased the quality of the buildings finish can often be overlooked but once the new owner has moved in the missed problems can cause larger issues with the house’s performance.
A snag list is generally divided into 2 sections:
- functionality This is the process of checking that everything in the new dwelling works as it should do, e.g. doors and windows open and close, tapes, plumbing and gutters do not leak or drip etc.
Example of a snag list 2. aesthetically This is the process of checking the finished house is of a suitable standard. This means checking the whole house for defective plaster, painting, roofing, blockwork, cracking or spalling etc.
When should a Snag list be done on a house?
Generally, the snag list should be done before legal completion. As this will provide enough time for the builder to fix any of the identified problems before you move into your new house. If the snag list cannot be done before legal completion, it should be done as soon as possible after the completion of the sale. This been said a snag list can be performed any time up to 2 years after the sale of the house.
Benefits of a Snag List
As a construction professional with a Master’s Degree in Surveying and over 15 years working in the construction sector, we know what is an acceptable standard for a new house. We are an independent snagging company and have no affiliation to any builders, we provide the clients with the highest quality snag list in the sector. We will provide the prospective new homeowner with a detailed report with pictures that point out the substandard work. The report will also be provided to the builder showing them the defects, that require fixing. The snag list has the potential to save the new homeowner thousands in fixing defective substandard work.
Many house buyers simply do not know that the builder will fix all these problems free of charge if pointed out to them before purchase. This is why it is important to get the snag report done ASAP.
Areas that we provide services
We cover all Leinster with the majority of the snag lists in Dublin Wicklow and Kildare. All our surveys start at €250 for the below counties.
- Dublin City, south Dublin, DLR, North Dublin
- Co Wicklow
- Co Wexford
- Co Carlow
- Co Kildare
We will travel to other counties but there will be an additional charge.
Please contact Us for a quote.