Independent new-home snagging inspections and defect reports

Defects, Snagging and Remedial Works

Independent new-home snagging inspections and defect reports

A new home should be finished to the standard you were promised. An independent snagging inspection before or shortly after legal completion gives you a clear, photographic record of defects and incomplete work, and a structured action list to present to the developer or contractor.

What we cover

Work covered

LateShield coordinates the required specialists and manages the process from initial review through to practical completion. The work covered on this service includes:

Discuss your project
  • Pre-completion inspections
  • New-build defects
  • Poor finishes
  • Incomplete work
  • Doors and windows
  • Roofing and drainage
  • Internal finishes
  • Mechanical and electrical observations
  • Photographic reports
  • Contractor action lists
  • Reinspection where included

Who this is for

Is this service right for you?

  • New-build homebuyers approaching legal completion
  • Buyers who have recently completed and found defects
  • Anyone who wants an independent record of defects before moving in
  • Clients whose developer has failed to address snagging items
  • Property investors purchasing new-build units

What you receive

Your deliverables

  • Photographic snagging report covering all visible defects
  • Itemised defect schedule with location references
  • Contractor action list for presentation to the developer
  • Priority grading of defects
  • Reinspection report where included

Process

How it works

01

Initial enquiry

Contact LateShield with the property address and your preferred inspection date. We will confirm availability and the scope of the inspection.

02

Inspection

We carry out a thorough inspection of the visible building fabric, finishes and fittings, recording all defects photographically.

03

Report preparation

We prepare a clear photographic snagging report with an itemised defect schedule and contractor action list.

04

Report delivery

We deliver the completed report and advise on how to present it to the developer or contractor.

05

Reinspection

Where included in the appointment, we carry out a reinspection to confirm that defects have been rectified.

Getting started

What to send us

Send us whatever you have. You do not need everything — share what is available and we will work with it.

Property address and completion date
Developer or contractor contact details
Any existing correspondence about defects
Floor plans if available
Details of any specific concerns

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

If you have a question not covered here, contact us directly and we will be happy to help.

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Ideally before legal completion, so defects are recorded before you take ownership. If this is not possible, an inspection shortly after completion is still valuable. The developer's obligation to rectify defects typically continues for a period after completion.

Yes. A snagging inspection can be carried out at any stage, although access may be more straightforward before furniture and belongings are in place.

No. LateShield provides an independent record of defects and a structured action list. The developer's obligation to rectify defects depends on the terms of the purchase contract and any applicable warranty.

New-home snagging inspections are available across Worcestershire and surrounding areas, including Worcester, Pershore, Evesham, Malvern, Droitwich Spa, Bromsgrove, Redditch and Kidderminster.

The report includes a photographic record of all visible defects, an itemised defect schedule with location references, a priority grading and a contractor action list for presentation to the developer.

Coverage

Service area

New-home snagging inspections are available across Worcestershire and surrounding areas, including Worcester, Pershore, Evesham, Malvern, Droitwich Spa, Bromsgrove, Redditch and Kidderminster.

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