A house inspection before completion isn't just a list of defects. It's a shift in dynamic: the moment a documented snag list lands with your builder, the conversation changes from 'we'll fix that' to 'we'll fix these by this date'.
Without an Inspection
You sign for completion based on what you can see in a 30-minute walk-through. Anything not caught becomes your defect to chase later — under a defects period that loses friction every month, against an after-sales team that has moved on to the next project.
With an Inspection
You hand over a 30-page documented schedule with photographs and severity. Your builder's site manager works through it as part of finishing the build. Items get closed off before completion. The relationship is technical, not adversarial.
What It Costs vs What It Returns
€300–€450 for the inspection. A typical report identifies €1,500–€4,000 worth of remediation that the builder absorbs rather than you. The arithmetic isn't close.
Other Reasons Buyers Book
- Independent third-party record for warranty claims
- Negotiation leverage if defects are significant
- Confidence to sign for completion knowing what you're signing
- Faster resolution of any post-move-in issues because they were on the original list
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