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The Consequences of Neglecting a Snagging Inspection on Your New Home

A snagging inspection is a crucial step in buying a new home and neglecting the idea of hiring a professional to perform a snagging inspection can prove to be consequential.

 

When buying a new home, it’s easy to get excited and go ahead with the deal before taking the correct steps. It is important to remember that homes are never perfect, and a snagging inspection is a crucial part of the home-buying process. A professional will come to the home and perform inspections, finding all the snags within the home and providing you with a list so you can make future improvements. In this article, we will cover how important snagging inspections are, and what you could be facing without one.

 

Health and Safety

 

The main benefit of having a snagging inspection on your new home is to spot the health and safety risks of the home’s infrastructure. For example, there may be small snags in the home such as minor cracks, but most people would not see these or just may not think much of it. A snagging inspection allows a professional to find the snags and understand their severity, which can help you make the correct repairs before it is too late.

 

These snags may be more severe and still go unnoticed by the average person. For example, poorly installed appliances could lead to electrical issues which cause a fire risk. These faults can be extremely consequential and could lead to extreme safety concerns, so a snagging inspection is the best course of action to take, even just for peace of mind.

 

Property Value

 

Neglecting a snagging inspection could also lead to a decrease in the value of your new property. If the snags in your property are not properly inspected and resolved in the future, then it will decrease the resale value of your home. Over time, the unnoticed snags within your home will worsen, causing the home to be in significantly worse condition and, in turn, its value will plummet.

 

On top of this, value is decreased if a future homebuyer simply knows that you have not undertaken a snagging inspection on the home. They are likely to understand the risks of this and will understandably be sceptical about buying the home, which could make it more difficult for you to sell in general.

 

Future Cost

 

Adding onto the financial topic of the previous section, neglecting a snagging inspection can also prove to be extremely costly in the future. The existing snags in your new home can worsen if repairs have not been made, resulting in more expensive repair projects in the future. This can result in unexpected future costs that may cause financial stress depending on your situation.

 

Neglecting a snagging inspection can also lead to warranty issues in the future. When buying a new home, a warranty usually comes with it, covering snags and defects that would be found in a snagging inspection. This warranty may not cover repairs that have not previously been identified by a professional snagging surveyor.

 

Legal Issues

 

Another reason to have a snagging inspection performed by a professional is to avoid potentially lengthy legal disputes. These may come about between homeowners and builders, and having a snagging inspection can help find snags before they become an issue.

 

If you have a snagging inspection on your new home, this can be used as proof of your argument if you were to reach legal disputes. This means that you could not receive any compensation you might be entitled to due to a lack of evidence.

 

Conclusion

 

In conclusion, neglecting a snagging inspection can lead to many consequences. These consequences can be financial, or could even relate to a homebuyer’s safety. It is always a smart idea to have a snagging inspection on a new home to make sure there is a lack of snags and that any repairs can be made before it is too late.

 

Home Snagging UK

At Home Snagging UK, we ensure that your property is finished to your requirements. We also take great pride in our precision and care for every last detail, making sure that any snags are corrected. Our professional snaggers have received training in a variety of topics, such as maintaining a consistent finish and preventing defects. Learn more about our snagging packages here. Or, follow us on Instagram to stay up to date.

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