Home Snagging Inspection in Hoddlesden, Blackburn
5 Bed Detached New Build – Post Completion Inspection
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Buying a brand new home should be a smooth experience. For Greg Cave, it quickly became clear that professional home snagging support was needed to protect his position with the builder.
This case study highlights why independent house snagging inspections are so important, especially on large new build homes.
Property Overview
The inspection took place at Little Meadow in Hoddlesden, Blackburn.
The property was a brand new five bedroom detached home, recently completed and handed over by the developer.
Despite being newly built, a significant number of issues were already present at the point of completion.
Why the Customer Contacted Home Snagging UK
Greg contacted Home Snagging UK after experiencing ongoing issues with the builder.
He wanted an independent, professional snagging report that clearly documented all outstanding defects at completion.
The goal was simple - To provide clear evidence of issues that required rectification, without relying on the builder’s own assessments.
Type of Snagging Report Provided
Julie carried out a full Post Completion Inspection, designed to identify visible defects, poor workmanship, and compliance issues across the entire property.
The inspection included:
- A comprehensive internal and external home snagging assessment
- Drone inspection of the roof and chimney areas
- Thermal camera inspections to identify heat loss, draughts, and insulation issues
The completed house snagging report was emailed to the customer the day after the inspection.
Key Findings From the Home Snagging Report
Many of these defects would not have been obvious to a homeowner during a standard walk-through, particularly the thermal and roof-related issues.
The inspection identified 139 snags and defects throughout the property
External defects
Brickwork not cleaned properly, incomplete pointing, blocked air bricks, damaged cills, incomplete mastic seals, and drainage concerns to pathways and garden areas.
Roof and structural issues
The drone inspection identified a leaking chimney, while roof-related defects were highlighted without the need for scaffolding or further disruption.
Internal workmanship issues
Poor finishes to plastering and decoration, missing mastic seals, damaged doors and frames, exposed wiring, uneven flooring, and incomplete carpentry across several rooms.
Thermal and energy efficiency concerns
Thermal imaging revealed air leakage around external doors and bifold doors, cold bridging in upstairs ceilings, inconsistent radiator performance, and insulation defects within the loft space.
Outcome for the Homeowner
Greg received a clear, easy to understand snagging report that could be passed directly to the builder. Each issue was photographed, explained, and categorised, giving him a strong position to request remedial works.
This level of independent home snagging gave Greg confidence that nothing had been missed and that the builder was being held accountable.
Julie responded almost immediately to my initial enquiry and offered to visit our house within a week of that time. She produced a thorough and easy to understand report which arrived with me the day after her visit. The majority of the snags Julie identified were issues we probably would not have identified ourselves, making her service well worth her fee. We would definitely recommend Julie to anyone looking for a snagger.
Why Professional Home Snagging Matters
This case study is a perfect example of why house snagging should never be overlooked, even on high value new build homes.
Independent snagging inspections help:
- Protect buyers during disputes with developers
- Identify hidden defects before warranty periods expire
- Improve energy efficiency and long term performance
- Ensure the property meets expected build standards
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