The New Build Snagging Handbook

Make a clear, confident snagging list for your new-build home.

The New Build Snagging Handbook is a practical 42-page guide by Andy Kerrigan, RPSA Tech., an independent surveyor with more than 30 years’ experience in construction and property.

It takes you around the outside of your home from roof to ground, then inside from the loft down to the ground floor. At each stage, you’ll see what to look for, how to photograph it and how to describe an issue clearly to your developer.

Inside you’ll find:

• 14 inspection topics with two worked examples each

• Real inspection photographs with client details removed

• Suggested wording for common snagging issues

• Three clickable checklists covering outside, upstairs and downstairs

• A fillable snag record you can save or print

• Links to official NHQB, NHBC and government guidance

• Advice on checking repairs and knowing when to seek qualified help

You’ll receive one 42-page PDF immediately after purchase. It works on a phone, tablet or computer and can be printed on A4. For the fillable boxes and fields, a full PDF reader usually works best.

This handbook provides general homeowner guidance. It is not a survey of your property, an electrical or gas test, or a substitute for your warranty documents. It is independently produced by NW Snag Surveys and is not an NHBC or NHQB publication.

By Andy Kerrigan, RPSA Tech. | NW Snag Surveys

Questions? andykerrigan@nwsnagsurveys.com