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How to choose a Snagging Company You should Choose a company by looking at their customer reviews on a couple of review sites and then their prices as well as quizzing them about their experience and knowledge in the building trade. Request to see a previous or sample inspections report and find out what is included in their price. Mike from MDR Home Inspections advises you to ask what they will do after the report, whether they will help fight the Housebuilder. MDR Home Inspections project manage lists on quest from the purchasers. It is well worth trying to meet the snagger before they start the inspection so you can talk over any concerns you may have.Also, try to gauge how they will approach the survey to see if it matches your expectations. Sometimes a company can go overboard with checking too much and not looking at the fundamentals which should be the structure itself first. Michael's advise Tip; when looking at snagging companies, get quotes from three different c

Show Homes - Know what is and is not included It is now very common for house builders to present their developments using show homes to sell homes off -plan. However, this can be mis-leading knowing what is/ is not included within the specification. The guide below highlights some tricks used to sell homes off plan allowing you to make informed decisions about the purchase. Developers can spend thousands of pounds on show homes employing specialist services, for example, interior designers and landscapers. Below are some tactics to be aware of; All lights will be on to create the impression of natural light. Internal Doors will always be open to create larger open spaces. Wall colours - Light colours can make a room feel and look bigger. Glass Mirrors and furniture - These will provide a feeling of a greater floor space. Bedrooms may only have a bed and side table or chester draws. Wardrobes may be missing to give more room. Fixtures and fittings will be to the upgraded s

New Home Advanages 10 Year Warranties -  All new homes come with a 10 year warranty, provided by the likes of LABC, NHBC, Checkmate, Zurich, Premier. The warranty is an umbrella to support your case in the event of a resolution. It doesn't guarantee your home will  be snag free. They can be seen as an insurance for the developer and not the home owner but ultimately you will always be provided with a practical completion note or warranty. Energy Efficient -  New homes today are thermally very efficient and are up to date using the very latest building products and materials. This is reflected in your energy performance certificate which has an energy rating performed on the new home. Items like double glazing and efficient boilers help maintain house efficiency. The use of low carbon energy light bulbs further enhance this. Be sure that halogen and tungsten bulbs are NOT used. These use a lot of energy resulting in higher energy costs. Security -  New homes are well

Fun Ride Success MDR Home Inspections were part of the success held at Pencombe Fun Ride and Dog Show by Sponsoring the event. Pencombe school raised in excess of £1000. Well done to all who contributed to the success story. Here's to next year!

Having recently conducted a professional snagging inspection in Haywards Heath, Mid Sussex, it is apparent that developers are deferring completing snagging items. However, stay resolute in submitting defects up to the 2 year liability period as per the warranty details. Having a report highlighting these snags will further back up your claims. If no agreement can be sort with the develop, contact the warranty provider for further advice.

Top Tips for Buying New Build Homes Get your home professionally inspected by an independent snagging company that has no relation to the developer, such as MDR Home Inspections. Ideally you want this before legal completion so that the developer has a chance to rectify the faults. Important. Ensure you have a competent conveyancing solicitor who has a sound record of negotiating retentions and delaying completion dates until defects are complete. Do not always use the solicitor the developer offers, they may have hidden agenda's often to do with speeding up the process of legal completion. Check the property has a warranty from a well recognized provider, for example,Zurich,LABC. These do not guarantee your home will be defect free but provide a ten year insurance policy for the property to cover structural defects etc. Do some homework on the house builder. Look at their website and look at reviews of the builder. Check to see if there is any affordable housing on the dev

It is important to consider when appointing a professional snagging organisation how much experience the company has within the field of construction. Most professional snagging companies have ex site managers or building inspectors that have vast knowledge of building regulations. It is companies like these that provide the best service and not necessarily the ones at the top of the google pages. Snagging of homes typically should last between 2-3 hours and is dependent on the size of the dwelling.  

Why it is important to snag your new property? Snagging has become a fundamental part of the new build process to which you should always be encouraged to inspect your new property. It is the housebuilder who should provide you with this option. Always ask about the construction of the house, this will engage the builder to talk about the property, and if there was any issues. Remember, its your money! Having a professional survey always helps to ease any fears you may have. After all, construction is well documented on Television.