How much does a snagging survey cost?
Fixed prices from £349, set by bedroom count and nothing else. Drone roof survey, thermal imaging and your NHBC/NHQB-aligned PDF report are all included.
Snagging survey prices by property size
What you’re quoted is what you pay. No travel charges across the North West.
- 1–2 bedrooms
- from £349
- 3 bedrooms
- from £400
- 4 bedrooms
- from £490
- 5 bedrooms
- from £600
Apartments and starter homes
Most common family new build
Detached and townhouses
Large detached properties
What’s included in the price
Included as standard
- Full internal and external inspection, typically 100–300 items logged.
- Drone roof survey — tiles, ridge, flashing and gutter defects.
- Thermal imaging — missing insulation, cold bridging, hidden leaks.
- Photographic PDF report within 48 hours, RPSA-accredited and fully insured.
What we never charge for
- Travel within the North West
- Drone or thermal imaging as an "upgrade"
- Report copies or re-sending your PDF
- A phone call to talk through your findings
What affects the cost of a snagging survey?
Property size is the main factor — a five-bedroom detached home takes roughly twice as long to inspect as a two-bedroom apartment, which is why our pricing is banded by bedroom count rather than quoted case by case.
Stage of purchase can matter elsewhere in the market: pre-completion inspections are often priced higher because of tight developer access windows. We charge the same either way.
Technology is where most quotes diverge. Many firms treat drone and thermal surveys as paid extras of £75–£150 each. Both are included in our fixed price.
Is a snagging survey worth it?
A typical inspection identifies £3,000–£8,000 worth of defects the developer is obliged to put right free of charge. Against a fee starting at £349, the survey usually pays for itself many times over — and the report gives you leverage that a verbal conversation with the site manager never will.
DIY snagging list
£0
Catches visible finish issues only. Start with our free list.
Our fixed-price survey
from £349
100–300 items, drone, thermal, 48-hour report.
Doing nothing
£3,000+
Defects found after year two are usually yours to pay for.
Prefer to start yourself? Use our free room-by-room snagging list or check the areas we cover.
Cost FAQs
Are there any hidden extras?
No. The quoted price covers the inspection, drone survey, thermal imaging and your report.
When do I pay?
After the inspection is booked and confirmed. Your report is issued within 48 hours of the visit.
Do you charge for a re-inspection?
Re-inspections after the builder’s remedial works are quoted separately and are always cheaper than the original survey. Ask when you book.