2-year Warranty Inspection
Get Defects on Record Before Your Two Years Are Up
Under most new-home warranties, the developer is responsible for putting defects right in the first two years. After that, cover is mainly structural. An inspection at month 22–23 makes sure nothing is missed. £295.
Problems That Show Up After You Move In
Settlement cracking, sticking doors and windows, damp patches, poor drainage, failing sealant and heating issues often appear after the first year, once the house has dried out and been through the seasons. They are much easier to get fixed while the developer is still responsible.
Returning Ashbridge clients pay £245.
What's Included
- Full re-inspection of the home, inside and out
- Comparison with any earlier snagging report
- Photographed, graded report within 24 hours
- Guidance on raising issues with the developer and warranty provider
Timing
When to Book
Month 21–22: Book
Find your completion date on your warranty certificate or completion statement.
Month 22–23: Inspection and Report
Report within 24 hours, ready to send to the developer.
Before Month 24: Report It in Writing
Send the report to the developer's after-sales team, so every defect is on record while they're still responsible. Track each item in our defect log.
Doing your own check first? Use the year-two timeline.
What We Look For
Defects That Appear After the First Year
- Cracking at plasterboard joints, corners and around openings
- Doors and windows that have dropped, stick or no longer seal
- Damp patches, condensation and blocked ventilation
- Leaks at bath and shower seals, and under kitchen units
- Paving or ground that has settled and now falls towards the house
- Loft insulation that has been disturbed, and roof leaks
Questions
Is the Developer Still Responsible After Two Years?
I Didn't Have a Snagging Survey When I Moved in. Is It Too Late?
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