Bought a New Build?
Enable Building Consultancy provides professional new build inspections and new home snagging services to ensure your property is completed to the highest standards.
Our expert surveyors identify defects, unfinished work, and quality issues before you move in, helping you protect your investment and ensure your developer resolves problems quickly and efficiently.
Why get a New Build inspected?
Benefits of a New Build Inspection & Snagging Survey
Independent, professional assessment of your new home
Identify defects before they become costly problems
Hold developers accountable for build quality
Clear evidence to support repair requests
Peace of mind before you fully settle into your new property
Ensure your home meets expected construction standards
Save time and stress dealing with builders after moving in
Detailed photographic report for easy communication with your developer
What We Check During a New Home Inspection
Internal finishes (paintwork, plastering, tiling and flooring)
Doors, windows and frames for alignment and operation
Kitchen units, worktops and appliances installation
Bathrooms, sealants, sanitary ware and water pressure
Heating systems, radiators and thermostats
Electrical fixtures, sockets, switches and lighting
Walls, ceilings and floors for cracks, damage or uneven surfaces
Insulation, ventilation and airflow where accessible
External brickwork, render and cladding
Roofline, gutters and drainage
Paths, driveways and external groundworks
Garden grading and boundary finishes
Buying a brand new home should be exciting — not stressful. But many new builds are handed over with unfinished details, poor workmanship, or hidden defects. A professional new build inspection ensures your property is checked thoroughly before these issues become your problem. It gives you confidence that your home has been properly assessed by an independent expert, not just signed off by the developer.
A snagging inspection highlights everything from cosmetic issues to more serious construction defects. This can include things like uneven paintwork, poorly fitted doors, cracked tiles, damaged fixtures, insulation gaps, ventilation problems, or plumbing issues. Having a clear, professional snagging list means you can present the developer with documented evidence of what needs fixing — making it far easier to get issues resolved quickly.
At Enable Building Consultancy, we carry out detailed new home inspections designed to protect buyers and hold developers to the standards they should be delivering. Our experienced surveyors carefully inspect both the inside and outside of your property, identifying defects that are often missed during handover.
You’ll receive a clear, easy-to-understand snagging report with photographs and detailed descriptions of every issue found. This gives you a powerful tool to ensure your builder puts things right — so you can focus on enjoying your new home, not chasing repairs.
