New build snagging survey in Chester
RPSA-accredited snagging inspections for new build homes in Chester and west Cheshire. RPSA-accredited, fully insured, drone & thermal imaging included as standard — and a builder-ready report within 48 hours.
Covering Chester, Ellesmere Port and the Wirral border.
Snagging inspections for Chester new builds
We inspect every type of new build in Chester and across Cheshire, from first-time-buyer apartments to five-bedroom detached homes. A typical inspection logs 100–300 defects — from paint and sealant finish to roof tiles, missing loft insulation, cold bridging and plumbing leaks you'd never spot unaided.
Developments we regularly visit
- Saighton, Huntington and Upton new build estates
- Ellesmere Port and Neston releases
- Village developments around Tarvin and Christleton
Included as standard
- Drone roof survey — tiles, flashing, ridge and gutter defects.
- Thermal imaging — missing insulation, cold spots, hidden leaks.
- NHBC/NHQB-aligned PDF report, fully insured and RPSA-accredited.
Fixed prices for Chester homeowners
No travel charges anywhere in Cheshire. What you're quoted is what you pay.
- 1–2 bedrooms
- from £349
- 3 bedrooms
- from £400
- 4 bedrooms
- from £490
- 5 bedrooms
- from £600
Reporting deadlines matter: most cosmetic and workmanship defects must be reported in writing within your first two years. Read the NHBC & NHQB timeframes or work through our free room-by-room snagging checklist.
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Chester snagging survey FAQs
How much does a snagging survey cost in Chester?
Fixed prices from £349 for a 1–2 bedroom new build, up to £600 for five bedrooms. Drone and thermal imaging are included, with no travel charges in Cheshire.
When should I book my inspection?
Ideally before legal completion, or within your first two years while the builder remains responsible for cosmetic and workmanship defects under NHBC and NHQB guidelines.
How quickly will I get my report?
Your builder-ready PDF report, complete with photographs and NHBC/NHQB references, is emailed within 48 hours of the inspection.