Snagging - New Build

[BYTEr]

Hi all,

Due to complete the exchange of our new build on Monday 30th October, not moving in until the 8th November as we're having the flooring installed on the 6th & 7th November.

Initially I wanted to get a professional snagger in between the dates to do a complete audit, mostly because you hear horror stories about new builds and it's £400 on a purchase of £200,000.

However, I've now got family and friends stating it's a complete waste of money, most issues will be hidden, you can easily do your own snagging list, you have NHBC warranty etc.

Now, at this stage, we could really do with the £400, so I don't want to waste it on a snagger if it's really not needed and I am happy to attempt to do my own snagging list (I've noticed a few small things already) if it's possible for someone with no experience to do a thorough one.

So, what are peoples opinions on this?

Thanks in advance.

 

[BYTEr]

Thanks Dynix,

Well the home snagger I was looking at apparently does fancy things like measure the moisture content of walls/bricks, thermographic and borescope testing etc, so not just the obvious things that I can pick up on.

What you've suggested sounds good, like I said, we have almost a week before the flooring guys turn up so plenty of time to give everything a good seeing over.

 

[BYTEr]

Just to update, we were handed the keys on Monday 30th October, and although I haven't yet done a really thorough check of everything, both me and my wife are pleasantly surprised at the standard of finish, we've really only noticed the odd tiny rough bit on a wall, and a slight chip to the french door handles, of course we haven't lived in the place yet, but considering some of the horror stories I've read about new builds, we've been really happy with the whole process.

All in all, very happy so far, and at least for us, Persimmon have been very good.