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01 / Look closely
Systematic visual checks
Visible finishes and accessible areas are checked methodically, including walls, ceilings, floors, joinery, windows, doors, kitchens and bathrooms.
POST-COMPLETION NEW-BUILD SNAGGING · NORTH EAST ENGLAND
Post-completion
new-build snagging.
An independent, visual inspection after you have legally completed and gained access to your new home. I record visible defects and unfinished finishes in a clear photographic report you can use when raising issues with your housebuilder.
RPSA TECHNICAL MEMBER · RPSATechServing Darlington, County Durham, the wider North East and North Yorkshire.
NEW-BUILD SNAGGINGA clear, independent look at the details in your new home
Important booking information
Inspections take place after legal completion.
You can enquire before your expected completion date so we can discuss availability. The inspection is carried out once you have completed and have access to the property. If your builder sets a deadline for reporting damage or defects, check its specific requirements.
Independent approachFocused on your property and findings
Clear photographic reportDefects recorded in a useful format
Local serviceNorth East & North Yorkshire
One clear service
New-build snagging, made straightforward.
A visual, non-invasive inspection of accessible areas after legal completion. Findings are documented so you have a clear record of visible defects and unfinished work to discuss with your housebuilder.
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02 / Record clearly
Photographs that explain
Where appropriate, findings are supported by photographs and clear descriptions to help you identify the location and nature of each snag.
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03 / Use the report
A practical report
Receive a written record of visible defects and incomplete finishes, with straightforward recommendations where appropriate.
A look inside the report
A professional report, built around your property.
This is a preview of the actual report template, including the Gregg Lewis Property Inspections branding, RPSA Technical Member designation and property details. The issued report is completed for each inspection, with findings and photographs specific to that home.
Illustrative template preview only. The example cover contains placeholders and is not a completed client report.
Gregg LewisRPSA Technical Member · RPSATech
Meet your inspector
A methodical eye for detail.
My professional background is in railway structural inspections, involving systematic checks, accurate defect recording, photographs and clear reports.
“The details matter. Findings should be clear, supported by evidence and easy to understand.”
I bring that methodical, evidence-led approach to new-build snagging, focusing on visible defects and unfinished details within the agreed residential inspection scope. I’m an RPSA Technical Member and use the designation RPSATech.
Railway structural examination and residential snagging are different services. My railway background demonstrates inspection and reporting experience; this snagging service is not a structural assessment of the home.
Transparent pricing
Straightforward snagging prices.
Prices for a post-completion new-build snagging inspection and photographic report, based on bedroom count.
1–2 bedrooms
£299
Inspection & report
3 bedrooms
£349
Inspection & report
4 bedrooms
£399
Inspection & report
5 bedrooms
£449
Inspection & report
6+ bedrooms, unusual layouts or properties outside the usual area: please enquire for a quote. Final price and scope will be confirmed before any booking is accepted.
How it works
From first message to clear report.
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Tell me about the home
Share the postcode, property size and completion date or expected date.
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Confirm the booking
I’ll confirm availability, agreed scope, price and the information needed before inspection.
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Inspection visit
After completion and once access is available, accessible areas are checked visually and non-invasively.
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Receive your report
Use the photographic report as a clear record when discussing issues with your builder.
FAQs
A few useful answers.
When should I enquire about snagging?
You can contact me before your expected completion date to discuss availability. The inspection itself takes place after legal completion, once you have access to the property. Contact me early so we can plan a suitable appointment after you receive your keys. If your housebuilder has given you a deadline for reporting damage or defects, check its specific requirements.
Can you inspect before I complete?
This service is for post-completion snagging. You can contact me before your expected completion date to discuss availability, but the inspection takes place after legal completion, once you have access to the property.
Do you inspect houses and apartments?
Yes, both houses and apartments can be considered. The property details, access and agreed scope will be confirmed before booking.
Is the inspection invasive?
No. It is a visual and non-invasive inspection of accessible areas. No destructive opening-up or specialist testing of concealed systems is included.
Will the report guarantee that every snag is found?
No inspection can guarantee that every defect will be identified. The report records findings visible during the visit within the agreed scope and explains relevant limitations.
Do you check building regulations or certify the property?
No. A snagging inspection is not a building-control inspection, certification, full building survey or structural assessment. Specialist matters may require advice from an appropriately qualified professional.
Where do you work?
I’m based in the Darlington area and cover County Durham, the wider North East and North Yorkshire. Send the property postcode and I’ll confirm whether it falls within my service area.
What does RPSA Technical Member mean?
I am a Technical Member of the Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA) and use the designation RPSATech. Membership should not be taken to mean that every type of inspection or scheme is automatically included; the service offered is the snagging inspection described on this website.
LOCAL COVERAGE
Independent snagging inspections across the North East & North Yorkshire.
Based in Darlington, I provide post-completion new-build snagging inspections across a wide area. Select a region below for local coverage information, or contact me to check availability for your postcode.
County Durham & Darlington →Darlington, Durham, Newton Aycliffe, Spennymoor, Bishop Auckland, Chester-le-Street and surrounding areas.Teesside & East Cleveland →Middlesbrough, Stockton, Yarm, Hartlepool, Redcar, Saltburn, Guisborough and nearby towns.Newcastle, Tyne & Wear →Newcastle, Gateshead, Sunderland, South Shields, Cramlington and surrounding areas.North Yorkshire →Richmond, Catterick, Northallerton, Thirsk, York, Whitby and surrounding areas.
Coverage depends on the property location and availability. Please enquire before booking for a specific address.
Completing on a new-build soon?
Contact me before completion to discuss availability. Your inspection will take place after legal completion, once you have access to the property.
Enquiry form
Planning to complete on your new-build?
Use this form to enquire about a post-completion snagging inspection. Your email app will open with a pre-filled message for you to review and send. This website does not store form submissions, so please make sure you press Send in your email app.
Prefer email? gregg@gregglewispropertyinspections.co.uk