Kitchen & bathrooms
Sealant lines, tile alignment, appliance install quality, waste connections, tap flow and pressure, extractor performance.
New Build Snagging Inspection
Independent snagging — from a maintenance company, not a snagger.
We inspect your new build on handover, catch every defect and finish issue, and hand you a photo report your developer can act on the same week. Elite Maintenance repairs to the standard we inspect against — every day, on real jobs.
- Independent — we work only for the homeowner
- 3–5 hour on-site inspection, 200+ check points
- Full photo report within 48 hours
- Written to what the developer must fix under warranty
- Optional re-inspection after remedials
- Coverage across the East of England
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What we inspect
Doors, windows & seals
Alignment, hinge tension, latch engagement, trickle vents, glazing scratches, cill and reveal finishes.
Plaster, paint & finishes
Wall flatness, decorator finish, skirting mitres, caulk lines, ceiling nail-pops, dust and touch-up quality.
Electrical safety & install
Consumer unit labelling, socket levels, switch operation, smoke and heat alarm interlink, CU test after handover.
Plumbing & heating
Boiler commissioning check, radiator balance, TRV operation, hot-water flow, waste run alignment, external tap.
Roof, loft & externals
Visible roof line, loft insulation depth and coverage, fascia and soffit, render finish, driveway falls and drainage.
Garden & boundaries
Fence line, gate operation, turf laying, patio falls, drain gully covers, external lighting operation.
Structural & finish defects
Floor level checks, staircase squeaks, door drop, cracks against NHBC tolerances — flagged with photos and locations.
Snagging inspections by county
Choose your county for local coverage, typical development areas and a direct booking form.
Cambridgeshire →
Cambridge, Peterborough, St Neots, Huntingdon, Ely, Wisbech.
Hertfordshire →
St Albans, Watford, Stevenage, Hemel Hempstead, Hitchin, Bishop's Stortford.
Bedfordshire →
Bedford, Luton, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Biggleswade, Wixams.
Northamptonshire →
Northampton, Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, Rushden, Daventry.
Lincolnshire →
Lincoln, Grantham, Stamford, Boston, Spalding, Sleaford.
Snagging questions, answered
What is a snagging inspection?+
A professional walk-through of your new build home, identifying every defect, poor finish or non-compliance the developer should fix under warranty. You receive a photo-led report you send straight to the developer.
When should I book a snagging survey?+
Ideally in the two-week window between exchange and legal completion, or within the first few weeks after moving in. All NHBC/LABC warranties cover cosmetic snags for the first two years — the sooner you list them, the harder they are to refuse.
Is a snagging survey worth it?+
For a £300–500k new build, our inspections typically identify 80–200 items ranging from cosmetic to safety-critical. Developers fix them free under warranty — the survey pays for itself in the first afternoon.
Are you independent of the developer?+
Completely. We work only for the homeowner. Elite Maintenance is a professional maintenance company — we know what a proper finish looks like because we install and repair to that standard every day.
How long does an inspection take?+
Three to five hours on site for a typical 3–4 bed home, plus a day to compile the report. You receive the full PDF report within 48 hours.
What areas do you cover?+
Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire — plus surrounding areas on request. See the county pages for city coverage.
Can you re-inspect after the developer fixes items?+
Yes. We offer a fixed-price re-inspection once the developer has signed off the fixes, so you have written proof each item was resolved.
Selected clients
Trusted by clients who don't accept a poor finish.
Just moved in? Book before the two-year cosmetic window closes.
Tell us your address, developer and completion date. We'll come back with an inspection slot and fixed price.