New build inspections · NHBC + Building Regs aligned
Snagging reports built for UK new builds, extensions & refurbishments
Pre-completion through 12-month de-snag. Plus extensions and refurb defect inspections. Compliance-rich defect schema, developer dispute log, AI assist on your notes — not your photos.
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What's in the report
Seven sections, RICS-aligned structure, NHBC chapter mapping per snag.
- A Inspection details Inspector, qualifications, plot/site, weather, methodology, areas not inspected, weather impact.
- B Property & compliance Warranty provider & cert, construction stage, smoke alarm grade (D1–LD3), CO detector, fire door rating (FD30–FD60), MVHR commissioning, boiler & Benchmark cert, ground conditions, isolator locations.
- C External inspection Brickwork, render, roof & ridge, fascias, gutters, downpipes, drainage falls, boundaries, drives. Unlimited snags per section.
- D Internal inspection Walls, ceilings, doors, windows, skirting, flooring, kitchen units, worktops, bathrooms, tiling, decoration, staircase, joinery.
- E Services check Boiler, radiators, thermostat, electrics, light fittings, plumbing, water pressure, drainage, extractor fans, smoke & CO alarms.
- F Summary Practical completion (yes/no/partial), satisfactory findings (evidence trail), certificates received, snag counts by severity, reinspection scheduling.
- G Inspector's statement Signed declaration, qualifications, RICS-aligned AI disclosure (text/photo/research), contact details, signature image.
Inspection types
- Pre-completion
- At completion
- Post-completion
- 12-month de-snag
- Extension / refurbishment
Standards
- NHBC Buildmark Ch 3,5,6,7,9
- Approved Docs B,F,J,K,L,M,P
- BS EN 12150 · IGEM UP/2
- HBF Consumer Code · Gas Safe
Warranty providers
- NHBC
- LABC
- Premier Guarantee
- Checkmate
Output formats
- Branded PDF
- DOCX (Word)
- Snags-only CSV
From handover to handover-ready
Four stages. Click any step to explore — or watch it play through automatically.
14 Elm Terrace · Snagging
3 safety 8 functional 12 cosmetic
Safety
Master bedroom · Smoke alarm not commissioned
NHBC Ch.7 Functional
Kitchen · Extractor fan ducting kinked
AD F Functional
Bathroom · Mastic seal to bath, gap to wall
NHBC 8.3 Cosmetic
Lounge · Paint spot to skirting at door
— Cosmetic
Hall · Touch-up to plaster join above socket
— Smoke alarms
Fitted & working
Grade D1 · 4 units · mains + tamper-proof
CO detector
Fitted & working
Boiler cupboard · tested 01 May
Fire doors
FD30 · compliant
3 units · intumescent strips intact
Boiler
Awaiting Benchmark
Worcester 30Si · cert pending
MVHR
Commissioned
Loft · cert ref MVHR-227
Ground conditions
Shrinkable clay
SI ref: GeoTech-1142
Your notes
"kitchen extractor ducting bent — reduced airflow — needs straightening — AD F"
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AI draft — review before signing off
Severity: Functional
Priority: Within 7 days
Description: Kitchen extractor fan ducting observed kinked at the elbow joint above the cooker hood, reducing airflow below required performance.
Building Regs ref: Approved Document F (Ventilation)
Remedial action: Developer to fix — reroute or replace ducting to maintain straight run
Strict-literal mode · AI never invents materials, measurements or causes
Snagging Report
14 Elm Terrace · Plot 27 · 1 May 2026
F. Summary
Total snags:23
Safety items:3
Practical completion achieved:Partial
H. Standards & References
NHBC Ch.6, 7, 8 AD F, AD K, AD P BS EN 12150 IGEM UP/2
⬇ Download branded PDF
⬇ Download DOCX
⬇ Snags-only CSV (for developer)
Built for the disputes that follow
Snagging only matters if the developer accepts the snags. We've built every feature with that in mind.
Developer dispute log
Track every snag's status: not yet submitted, accepted, disputed, agreed waiver. Developer comments captured per snag. The report becomes the evidence file.
Satisfactory findings
Log items tested as working too — smoke alarms tested, utilities confirmed, meter readings recorded. Defends against developers later claiming a snag wasn't noted.
Crack measurement
BRE Digest 251 bands built in: fine (<1mm), moderate (1–3mm), wide (3–5mm), severe (>5mm). Crack pattern classification (vertical, stepped, radiating). Movement baseline you can defend.
NHBC chapter mapping
Tag every snag with the relevant NHBC chapter (Ch.3, 5, 6, 7, 9) and Approved Document (K, B, F, J, L, M, P). Auto-generated standards appendix at the back of the PDF.
Fire safety depth
Fire door ratings (FD30/FD30S/FD60/FD60S), smoke alarm grades (D1/D2/LD1/LD2/LD3), CO detector status with location. Compliance you can show, not assert.
12-month de-snag mode
Dedicated workflow for the end-of-2-year-warranty inspection. Different scope, different stakes — surfaced explicitly so it's never confused with a first-occupancy snag.
Most snagging tools stop at the photo
Capability
Most snagging apps
SurveyorSuite
Defect description from photo
AI inference, no source check
Strict-literal AI from your notes — never invents
Severity classification
2–3 fixed levels
Severity + priority + defect type taxonomy
Developer response tracking
External chase by email
Built into the report — status + comments per snag
Smoke alarm grade / fire door rating
Free-text field
Structured (D1/D2/LD1–3, FD30/FD30S/FD60)
12-month de-snag workflow
Same form as initial snag
Distinct mode — surfaced in template
Output formats
PDF only
PDF + DOCX, branded, snags-only CSV
Offline capture
Web-only or limited
Native iOS & Android, full offline + on-device voice
RICS 2026 AI disclosure
Not addressed
Built-in disclosure block on every report
Snagging report FAQs
Quick answers for surveyors, buyers, and developers.
What is a snagging report?
A snagging report is a professional inspection of a newly built or recently completed property that
documents defects the developer is contractually responsible for fixing. Defects range from cosmetic
(paint, finishes) through functional (doors, fans, plumbing) to safety (fire doors, smoke alarms,
electrical, gas).
When should a snagging inspection be commissioned?
For new builds: pre-completion (before legal handover), at completion
(handover day), post-completion (within the first few weeks of occupancy), and the
12-month de-snag (toward the end of the 2-year developer defects period). For
extensions and refurbishments, surveyors typically inspect once the contractor's works
are substantially complete and before final payment. SurveyorSuite supports all five workflows as
distinct construction-stage options.
What is a 12-month de-snag inspection?
A 12-month de-snag is a final inspection commissioned around month 22–23 of the 2-year initial
defects period. It captures snags that have only become visible through a year of living in the property
— movement cracks, settled finishes, performance issues with services. After the 2-year period, the
developer's liability narrows significantly to the warranty provider's structural cover, so the de-snag
is the buyer's last opportunity to push remaining issues onto the developer directly.
Does the SurveyorSuite snagging report cite NHBC standards?
Yes. Every snag can be tagged with the relevant NHBC Buildmark chapter (Ch.3 Site Conditions, Ch.5
Substructure, Ch.6 Superstructure, Ch.7 Roofing, Ch.9 Internal Finishes), the relevant Approved Document
(B Fire, F Ventilation, J Heat-producing appliances, K Falls, L Conservation of Fuel, M Access, P
Electrical), and other British Standards (e.g. BS EN 12150 for toughened safety glass, IGEM UP/2 for gas
pipework). An auto-generated standards appendix collates these at the back of the PDF.
Can I send the snagging report to the developer?
Yes — that's the primary use. Reports export as branded PDF and DOCX, ready to email or upload to
the developer's portal. A snags-only CSV is also available so the developer can bulk-import the items
into their own defect tracking. Each snag has a developer response field (not yet submitted, accepted,
disputed, agreed waiver) and a comments field, so the report can be re-issued as the dispute log evolves.
What output formats are produced?
Branded PDF (your logo, colours, header/footer), DOCX (Word, for editing or merging into a covering
letter), and a snags-only CSV for developer import. Photos are embedded inline or in an appendix
depending on your preference, with annotations preserved.
How does AI help with snagging reports?
The AI takes your short on-site notes (e.g. "kitchen extractor ducting bent — reduced
airflow — AD F") and drafts the formal description, severity, priority and Approved Document
reference. You review and sign off before anything exports. The AI is strict-literal
— it never invents materials, measurements, or causes that you didn't observe. SurveyorSuite is
fully compliant with the RICS 2026 Professional Standard on AI: every AI-assisted report carries a
disclosure block, audit trail, and named surveyor sign-off.
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