61 Defects Found in One New Build: What a Post-Completion Snagging Inspection Uncovered

A recent post-completion inspection of a new-build home in South Wales identified 61 actionable defects. Six were rated high priority, 15 medium and 40 low. The inspection shows why snagging is not simply about paint marks and cosmetic finishes: some findings need technical confirmation, safety-related correction or proper weatherproofing.

Slab cracking needed technical review

Cracking was recorded to floor slabs where the inspection raised concern about movement-control detailing. Rather than making an unsupported structural diagnosis, the report recommended that the developer provide the approved slab details and obtain confirmation from the appropriate technical or structural party where required.

Carbon monoxide alarm positioning mattered

One alarm was recorded in a location that did not provide appropriate siting relative to the relevant appliance. The recommended action was to reposition the alarm in accordance with the applicable guidance and manufacturer instructions, then test it after relocation.

A roof snag was more than cosmetic

A boxed-end ridge tile was recorded as not correctly fixed. Defects of this type can affect weather protection and, if components become loose, can also create a falling-component risk. The recommendation was for competent roofing correction and confirmation of secure fixing.

Repeated workmanship patterns across the property

The inspection also identified including incomplete decoration behind radiators, door alignment and margin issues, joinery finishing, kitchen hinge-cover omissions and debris below fixed fitments. Repetition matters because a defect that looks minor in one location can point to a wider workmanship pattern when it appears throughout the home.

What homeowners should take from this

The total number of defects is only part of the picture. A professional photo-based snagging report helps separate routine finishing items from issues that need technical, safety or weather-related close-out, giving the homeowner a clear record to raise with the developer.

South Wales Snagging Co provides professional pre-completion and post-completion snagging inspections across South and West Wales. To check availability, visit https://www.southwalessnagging.co.uk/#availability or learn more about post-completion inspections at https://www.southwalessnagging.co.uk/after-completion.