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Birmingham · New-build Snagging

Snagging Surveys in Birmingham

Buying or just moved into a new-build in Birmingham? Our lead engineer inspects it in person from our base in Shirley, Solihull, with a photographed report within 24 hours.

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Inspected in Person, Not Passed On

Across Birmingham, the person inspecting your home is our lead engineer, a civil engineer who also designs and calculates structures. We act only for buyers, never for developers.

Which Inspection Do You Need?

What's Included

  • Inspection of every room, the loft space and the outside
  • Checks against Building Regulations and warranty-provider standards
  • Windows, doors, finishes, plumbing, heating, electrics (visual and functional)
  • Photographs with each snag located and graded
  • PDF report within 24 hours, ready to send to the developer

Not Included

  • Opening up of concealed structures
  • Specialist gas or electrical safety certification
  • Thermal imaging and drone roof checks

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Fixed prices by bedrooms. Request your inspection online and we'll confirm the date.

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Local Knowledge

New-build Areas We Inspect Around Birmingham

  • Langley, Sutton Coldfield: about 5,500 homes approved near Walmley. Read the guide.
  • Longbridge: new homes by several developers on the former car works site.
  • Frankley Park, Birmingham: listed by Bloor Homes.
  • Lindridge Chase, Sutton Coldfield: listed by Taylor Wimpey.
  • Lucas Green, Shirley: listed by Bellway.
  • Ashtree Grove, Hampton-in-Arden: listed by David Wilson Homes.

Developments as listed on the builders' websites on 20 October 2026. Availability changes quickly. See also extension design and coverage in Birmingham.

Questions

How Much Is a Snagging Survey in Birmingham?
From £325 for a flat, £370 for a 3-bedroom house and £429 for 5 bedrooms. There is no travel charge in Birmingham.
How Much Does a Re-inspection Cost?
£150. We return to check the developer's repairs against the original report, so each item is signed off properly.
Do You Cover Sutton Coldfield and Langley?
Yes. Our lead engineer inspects across Sutton Coldfield, including new homes at Langley.
Who Arranges Access With the Developer?
For pre-completion inspections, we confirm the access arrangements with the site team once you have your inspection window.

Related Guides

Pre-completion Inspections ExplainedWhat the New Homes Quality Code lets you do before completion, when to book, and what happens to the defects found.New-build Snagging Checklist: Room by Room (Free to Print)A room-by-room snagging list for new-build homes in England, written by an engineer. Print it or save it as a PDF and take it round your home.What Happens After Your Snagging Report?Do builders have to fix snags, and how long do you have to report them? Sending the report, the Code timescales, complaints and the New Homes Ombudsman.

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