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When buying a new-build home, you have to check the property for any defects that the developer needs to fix before you finalise the deal and move in. Doing this is necessary, so you do not spend the initial months or years of your stay in your new home uncovering and repairing defects.
The ideal time for the new home survey is when the house has been fully built and before you finalise the contract. While developers and builders have a legal obligation to remedy the defects, they do not act swiftly when the deal has already been closed.
All the defects found during the survey are compiled in a report that is popularly called a snag list. You and the developer or builder will discuss the items on the report and agree on what the next steps will be – what to fix, when the deadline is, etc.
How Long Will a New Home Survey Take?
Naturally, after months of waiting, you would want to move into your new house as soon as possible. But you have to wait a little longer because of the snagging survey and the repair work that will be done based on the snag list.
It should be noted though that the snagging process does not take a lot of time. It is possible to get a snag list in 48 hours or less after you contact your chosen snagging company.
The inspection itself only takes several hours depending on the size of your house. It usually takes around 2 to 3 hours to inspect a two-bedroom apartment.
Most companies finish the snag list in 2 to 4 days, but there are companies like New Home Surveys that send the report within 24 hours of the inspection.
So, the actual snagging, along with the creation of the report, can be accomplished in a day or two. But you have to take into account that the inspection needs to be coordinated with your developer, and this is where you might encounter delays.
Even if your snagging company is available to survey the house the next day, they cannot proceed if your developer or builder does not permit them to enter the property.
New Home Survey: Hire Pros for a Quick Turnaround Time
While you can opt to do the inspection on your own, it is highly recommended that you hire professional snaggers if you want it accomplished fast.
Anyone, including you, can survey the property quickly. But you do not just want the inspection to be fast. You also want it to be thorough, and this is what you get when you hire trusted snagging specialists.
Professionals have the skills, experience and tools needed to finish this task fast without sacrificing quality. They have developed a methodical way of inspecting homes – one that has been honed over the years.
Trusted snagging companies recognise the importance of accomplishing their task quickly. They know that delays on their part result in a longer waiting time for clients who are already eager to have their new home. This is why reputable snaggers ensure that they schedule the inspection as soon as possible and complete the report in a day.
Some snagging specialists even take care of the scheduling to hasten the process. Having been in the industry for years, they know who to talk to and how to communicate with developers and builders, so the survey can be scheduled at the soonest possible time.
In summary, getting a snag list for your new home won’t take a lot of time for as long as you hire a trusted snagging specialist. You can even fast track the process by looking for qualified snaggers a month before the projected construction completion. This way, the coordination between the snagging specialist and developer can happen even before the house is finished.
Want a fast yet comprehensive new home survey? Enlist the services of our experienced snagging specialists. Call us now on 016874452 (9am to 5pm) or 0852563277 or email us at sales@newhomesurveys.ie to book your appointment!
