Home Snagging Inspection in Hoddlesden, Blackburn

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.

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.

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.