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Snagging guides for new-build buyers

Clear, practical answers from an RPSA-registered snagging surveyor, based on the New Homes Quality Code and NHBC Standards.

The NHQB Pre-Completion Inspection Checklist, explainedThe NHQB Pre-Completion Inspection Checklist explained: who can use it, when the inspection happens and what the developer must do next. Version 2, March 2026. How long does a developer have to fix snags?How long a UK developer has to fix snags under the New Homes Quality Code and your warranty: 30 days, two years, complaints and the New Homes Ombudsman. How much does a snagging survey cost in 2026?Snagging survey prices for 2026: fixed fees from £300 for a 1 bed flat to £480 for a 5+ bed house, what affects the price and what should be included. End of warranty inspections: what they are and when to bookWhat an end of warranty inspection is, why you should book one before the builder's two-year warranty period ends, and what it typically finds.
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