New Build Snagging Surveys
A comprehensive snagging survey service for new build properties.
We are fully qualified and insured and an associate member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a member of the Residential Property Surveyors Association.
Please continue down this page for more information on snagging surveys in Essex and the South East.
PRE COMPLETION INSPECTION (PCI)
Every person who buys a new home is allowed to have a Pre Completion Inspection (PCI) carried out on their new home before legal completion. This was introduced by the New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) Code of Practice.
A PCI can be completed at any point from five days after notice of completion has been served and prior to legal completion, as long as the developer in charge of the property development is registered with the scheme.
This inspection should be carried out by a suitably qualified inspector, who meets the following criteria:
- Be a member of a recognised professional body (e.g. RICS, RPSA etc)
- Have experience surveying residential properties
- Have up-to-date and sufficient professional indemnity insurance
- Work to their level of competency and not beyond
- Utilise the correct and agreed checklist
We are an associate member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and a member of the Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA), with professional indemnity insurance in place. Our reports follow the NHQB Pre Completion Inspection template, ensuring we meet the criteria listed above.
On all projects, we follow the RPSA New Build Inspection and Reporting Standards. These standards not only meet the required code of practice for snagging services but exceed them.
At PJF Surveying, a Pre Completion Inspection includes:
- Health and safety aspects (scaffolding, footpaths and roads and tidiness)
- Walls
- Roofs
- Rainwater Furniture
- Garages
- Balconies
- Surfaces
- Porches
- Conservatories
- Vents
- Drains
- Windows and Doors
- Services
- Boundaries
- Appliances
- Ceilings
- Floors
- Lofts
- Joinery
- Tiling and Sanitary Wear
Upon completion of the inspection, our comprehensive report will be prepared and delivered via email within two working days. This will include full colour images and information within a PDF.
To find out more about the Pre Completion Inspection service we provide, or to book an inspection then please get in touch with the team today. You can complete the contact form below, email us directly on info@pjfsurveying.co.uk or call 01277 285645.
Post Completion Inspections
A Post Completion Inspection is carried out after the completion of a new build with the goal of identifying areas to be improved, that may require repair or replacement. Each inspection is referenced against core industry standards including NHBC, CWCT and building regulations. Furthermore, the inspection will follow the key elements found in the RPSA New Build Inspection and Reporting standards. We will inspect all aspects of a property, covering both functionality and aesthetics.
The areas covered by our Post Completion Inspection include:
Areas covered include;
- Health and safety aspects (footpaths and roads and tidiness)
- Walls (Internal and External)
- Roofs
- Rainwater Furniture
- Garages
- Surfaces
- Balconies
- Porches
- Conservatories
- Drains
- Vents
- Windows and Doors
- Services
- Boundaries
- Appliances
- Floors
- Ceilings
- Loft
- Joinery
- Tiling and Sanitary Wear including sealants
- Kitchen Units and Worktops
Thermal Imaging to ensure heating systems are working correctly (all year round) and that there are no excessive cold spots around the property (during winter months only) is included at no extra cost. A drone inspection of the roof is also included but is weather dependent.
Additional services include:
- Return visit to check that the required action has been taken to resolve issues flagged up in the Post Completion Inspection report. We will also detail any potential issues that may need to be revisited.
Upon completion of the inspection, a full report including colour images will be delivered by email within two working days.
To find out more about the Post Completion Inspection service we provide, or to book an inspection then please get in touch with the team today. You can complete the contact form below, email us directly on info@pjfsurveying.co.uk or call 01277 285645.
Fees
The prices quoted below are a guideline only, dependant on the location and size of the property. Each service includes one visit to the property and the subsequent report. Contact us today and tell us about your requirements and the property and we will provide you with a bespoke quotation.
Apartments
From £300.
Houses
From £400.
A return visit to review works completed by the developer or contractor following a post completion inspection
is charged from £250 and an updated report will be issued.
For a quote and to discuss multiple properties please call, send an email or use the contact us form.
Payment can be made by by bank transfer or by card and is required in full two working days before the inspection takes place.