Home Snagging Inspection in Burnley
Post Completion Inspection at Brun Lea Heights
Date
This home snagging inspection in Burnley highlights the value of acting quickly after completion. Even when the property appears finished on the surface.
By arranging a professional post completion inspection, the homeowner was able to identify defects early and address them with the builder without delay.
Property Overview
The property is located at Brun Lea Heights in Burnley. The inspection was carried out shortly after legal completion in January 2026.
A post completion home snagging inspection was chosen to identify any outstanding issues before they had the chance to worsen.
Why the Customer Contacted Home Snagging UK
Kevin contacted Home Snagging UK because he needed an independent inspection carried out urgently. Due to working away during the week, timing was critical.
Keith attended on a Sunday morning to complete the inspection, ensuring deadlines with the builder could still be met.
Type of Snagging Inspection Carried Out
A full Post Completion Inspection was carried out, covering the entire property.
The inspection included:
- A detailed internal and external home snagging inspection
- Drone inspection of the roof and chimney areas
- Thermal camera inspections to assess air tightness, insulation, and heating performance
Julie coordinated the booking and reporting process, with the completed report delivered the following day.
What the Home Snagging Inspection Found
The inspection identified a range of defects across the property. This includes both cosmetic and technical issues.
Many of these issues would not have been obvious during a standard homeowner inspection.
External defects
incomplete pointing, gaps below the front door threshold, missing mastic seals, poorly fitted lintels, and issues around pipe penetrations and service entries.
Roofing Defects
The drone inspection highlighted defects to roof tile alignment and unsealed leadwork around the chimney. Inside the loft, issues were found with insulation placement, unsecured ducting, and poorly finished chimney detailing.
Internal finish and cosmetic issues
Internally, defects included uneven flooring, poor door alignment, damaged skirting boards, inconsistent plaster finishes, and incomplete decoration in several rooms.
Kitchen and bathroom defects
Kitchen, bathroom, and WC areas showed missing silicone seals, unsecured pedestals and cisterns, ineffective soft closers, and general installation defects.
Thermal and heating performance concerns
Thermal imaging confirmed cold air ingress around the front door and French doors, along with inconsistent radiator performance, highlighting areas where energy efficiency could be improved.
Outcome for the Burnley Homeowner
Kevin received a clear, easy to understand house snagging report with photographs and explanations for each issue.
The speed of inspection and reporting meant the snags could be raised with the builder immediately. Helping keep the post completion process moving smoothly.
This independent home snagging inspection provided reassurance that all issues had been properly identified and documented.
Keith has amazing experience of what he does and what he knows and explained everything thoroughly. I needed the report done asap and he came out that Sunday morning, due to me working away during the week. Top guy. Julie did a fantastic job with the report and I received it the following day. Can’t thank them both enough. Fantastic company highly recommend.
Why Home Snagging Is Important After Completion
This Burnley case study shows why post completion house snagging inspections are still essential, even when a property looks finished.
Professional home snagging inspections help:
- Identify hidden defects and poor workmanship
- Highlight air leakage and insulation issues
- Safely inspect roofs using drone technology
- Provide clear evidence when dealing with builders
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