Don't underestimate the worth of a professional snagging company

So many British homeowners and property buyers have never heard of the word 'snagging', or at least in the sense of a snagging survey. Of course, most of us are aware of the word 'snag' as a synonym for 'problem' or 'hitch', and none of us likes those. However, enlisting a professional snagging company like H.I.C.H. LTD to check over your property for defects and poor finishing could save you a lot of money and hassle in the long run.

Such defects on a property can take many forms, including badly hung doors, poor paintwork, faulty sockets and broken window-catches. The average number of such defects - or 'snags' - in a house or flat is five, but some properties can have many more of them, and they can be expensive to fix. That's why, if you are in the process of purchasing a new-build property, you are advised to have a snagging survey carried out prior to completion.

The reason for this is that by inserting a 'retention clause' in your contract when purchasing a property, you can hold back a certain amount of money until all of the property's snags are put right. This truly compels a developer to act. Many previous new-build property buyers that have only snagged their property after completion have found themselves struggling to get the developers to carry out the necessary remedial work.

This dilemma can be difficult to avoid for many home buyers, given how few of them even know the definition of 'snagging', let alone the importance of the right professional snagging company. With developers understandably reluctant to bring up the subject of snagging, many only find out about it through a friend, neighbour or conveyancing solicitor.

Talk to H.I.C.H. LTD now about the comprehensive detailed inspection reports that we provide. We are a leading professional snagging company, able to identify any and all defects in your property before supplying you with appropriate images and descriptions. We'll also give you a reinstatement breakdown of costs, with recommendations for your builder or contractor to fulfil within two years of completion or purchase handover.

Even if you have already completed the purchase of your property, snags can cause problems in the future, reducing the value of your house and/or affecting your home insurance policy in the event that you need to make a claim - so don't hesitate to get in touch with H.I.C.H. LTD today about the complete snagging survey.