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SAT snagging list experts offer detailed and comprehensive snagging list reports on buildings and properties. Our specialist inspectors are rope access certified.

This allows us to operate at any height without the heavy cost of scaffolding or cherry pickers. Therefore, our clients benefit from our cost-effective snagging list inspections with minimal disruptions to daily activities and low ground footprint.

Our specialist surveyors can access hard to reach areas which typically present problems in the long run. The reason these areas lead to problems is the difficulty in accessing them, as well as the associated costs.

Specialist Access Technicians employ rope access certified snagging inspectors that can reach these areas.

When buildings or properties are being built, there are often little bits that are either not completed or completed inadequately or insufficiently. These defects often lead to problems down the line and should be addressed as soon as they are noticed.

All the inspectors at Specialist Access Technicians are passionate snagging inspectors with years of experience in identifying defects on new build properties and buildings.

Don't Risk Your Building Being Unsafe!

If you have purchased a new property, or perhaps you are thinking of purchasing one, but want to make sure nothing requires attention. Then why not get in touch with us today!

We Have a Simple 4 Step Process

We know that you have things to do. That is why we make our snagging list inspections an easy 4-step process!

STEP 1 - BOOK AN INSPECTION

Specialist Access Technicians have made booking a snagging lists inspection very easy and straight forward. You can book an appointment with us via our website contact form or simply give us a call. Our friendly teams are ready to assist you with your snagging inspection requirements today!

We are open and transparent with our clients

There are no hidden costs associated with our inspections

Our friendly teams of experts are always ready to assist you

Choose a date and time that suits you

BOOK AN INSPECTION

STEP 2 - SNAGGING LIST PRE-INSPECTION

We are proud to offer our clients cost effective solutions to their snagging inspection requirements. But in order for us to deliver on this promise, there are some things that we require on our client’s behalf. This is to ensure that there is minimal downtime before and during the inspection. Before we arrive on site for the inspection, we request that our clients have ready the below items. This ensures the inspection is done seamlessly and effectively, because we understand that our clients time is important to them.

Access to roof areas and hatches

Relevant access permits available

Assigned personnel responsible for areas

Parking / access restrictions or requirements

STEP 3 - SNAGGING INSPECTION

Once we arrive at your building or property, we will undertake an in-depth and thorough external inspection of the entire building, roof and surrounding areas. Below are some examples of checks we will undertake.

External structural checks

Ancillary equipment and fixture checks

Cladding, stonework, window and steel work checks

Drainage, ventilation and access systems

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STEP 4 - INSPECTION REPORT

Upon completion of the snagging inspection, we will submit the inspection report within 48hrs. Our inspection team work to the highest reporting standards, ensuring each report we submit is highly detailed and comprehensive. Every aspect of the inspection is recorded in depth so our clients can be guaranteed to understand exactly what kind of condition their property is in.

Detailed information about all defects identified

Photographic evidence of defects identified

Defect location and level of priority

Full traceability and reference

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The Chosen Snagging Inspection Company

Have Your Property Inspected by Industry Professionals!

The expertly trained and highly sought-after inspectors at Specialist Access Technicians work to the highest standards to ensure our clients property has been thoroughly checked.

Our clients can be rest assured that we leave no stone unturned during our inspections. We want our clients to feel safe and secure knowing that experienced professionals are taking care of their snagging list inspections.

Through our extensive experience, we have developed a keen eye for identifying defects that would normally go unnoticed. Especially at heights that are not easily accessible. Your property is your future, and we want you to feel that your investment is safe and secure.

Professional inspectors know what to look for

Homeowners can conduct their own snagging inspection, however professional inspectors are likely to identify more defects.

Inspectors can liaise on your behalf

Once we have completed the snagging inspection, we can liaise with the building contractor or owner to push the rectification of the defects

Make informed decisions on your property

The information reported after the snagging inspection will allow you to make an informed decision about the future of your property

Understand the condition of your building

Property owners are not always aware of the current condition of their property. Especially all the hard-to-reach areas. A snagging inspection will identify any defects in these areas.

Supporting photographs of defects identified

Each defect that is identified during the snagging inspection is photographed and referenced in the snagging inspection report

Detailed information regarding each defect

Complete description and relevant information for each defect will be recorded and summarized in the inspection report

Exact defect location

Defects identified during the snagging inspection will be highlighted and their exact location marked on the report or relevant drawings

Defect category breakdown analysis

The report will detail defects based on their category and represented in charting format for analysis

New Build Snagging Inspection

The best times to undertake a snagging list inspection is just before the property is complete and ready to move in. This way you are aware of any defects that remain that require additional work. You may find that contractors make it difficult to allow access.

Legally they are entitled to as they still own the property/land. However, sometimes it is in their best interest to identify defects while they are still on site.

Pre-Purchase Snagging Inspection

Specialist Access Technicians have undertaken many pre-purchase snagging inspections on behalf of our clients. When you are ready to invest hundreds of thousands of pounds, you really want to make sure that you know what you are paying for.

For this reason, having pre-purchase snagging inspections conducted will allow you to fully understand the external condition of the building, roof and surrounding areas.

New Builds

Guidelines for determining what constitutes a defect can be a minefield. A defect identified by an inspector can be argued by the building contractor as to its validity. Sometimes it just means having to negotiate with the contractor and coming to an agreement.

However, building contractors are required to undertake all building work in accordance with relevant building codes and standards. It is in their best interest to put right defects that are in violation of these standards and codes.

Pre-Purchase Defects

These type of snagging inspections differ somewhat to new build inspections as they are existing properties or structured. There are times that defects are identified that are in violation of governing standards and codes. But most of the time, a snagging checklist from pre-purchase snagging inspections are typically due to age, wear and tear and poor maintenance.

These will impact the sale price of the seller as you the purchaser have a right to reject the price on the basis of its current condition. Unless these defects are rectified by the owner. Normally the purchaser will get their own quote and have that deducted from the sale price. This not always in the best interest of the seller.