Snagging inspections for new apartments
New Build Flat Snagging
Get an independent check of your new apartment before you settle in. Book Now
Snagging inspections for new apartments
Get an independent check of your new apartment before you settle in. Book Now
Manchester has seen substantial apartment development, from city neighbourhoods to Salford Quays and MediaCity. New flats can look polished at handover, but compact layouts and extensive fitted finishes mean small defects can be easy to overlook during a short viewing.
The apartment market is an especially important part of Manchester's new-build landscape. New schemes continue to add homes in and around the city centre, while Salford Quays and MediaCity remain major areas of residential growth. Holt Town, next to Ancoats and New Islington, is also planned as a new mixed-use neighbourhood with around 4,500 homes. In larger apartment developments, buyers may be taking possession of one flat within a building containing hundreds of new homes, so a polished communal entrance or show apartment is no substitute for checking the individual property carefully. Our focus is the apartment you are buying: the visible finishes, fitted elements and accessible private areas that should be properly completed at handover.
Our new build flat snagging service focuses on the parts of the apartment you own and can access safely. We inspect visible finishes, doors, windows, kitchens, bathrooms, fitted joinery, accessible fixtures and relevant balcony areas where applicable. The result is a structured report that helps you raise individual defects clearly with the developer.
Apartment snagging is often less about the number of rooms and more about the concentration of finishes and installed components. Kitchens may sit within open-plan living areas, bathrooms can contain several different materials in a small space, and full-height glazing or balcony doors may require careful visual and operational checks. We work methodically through the apartment, paying particular attention to alignment, damage, seals, decorative finishes and the operation of accessible components. We also distinguish between defects within the apartment and matters that appear to relate to communal parts, as the latter may fall under different management or ownership arrangements. Our report is intended to give you a straightforward record of the condition of the accessible private accommodation at the time of inspection.
We examine visible decoration, flooring, doors, joinery and accessible fittings throughout the main living space.
Cabinet alignment, worktops, doors, drawers, seals and visible finishes are checked for damage and incomplete work.
We inspect visible tiling, sanitary fittings, sealant and finishing around the principal bathroom and en-suites.
Accessible glazing frames and doors are reviewed for operation, visible damage, seals and finishing.
We check accessible walls, ceilings, flooring, doors, windows and fitted elements for visible defects.
Where safe and accessible, we can record visible defects within balcony areas that form part of the property.
| Service | Estimated Cost | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio or one-bedroom flat | £225–£325 | Around £275 |
| Two-bedroom flat | £275–£375 | Around £325 |
| Three-bedroom flat | £325–£425 | Around £375 |
| Large penthouse or duplex | Quoted individually | Varies |
These figures are intended as a general guide only. Size, layout, parking or access arrangements and the scope of the inspection may affect the quotation. Complete our enquiry form to get a free estimate.
We understand the high concentration of finishes, glazing, fitted joinery and fixtures found in modern flats.
We focus on accessible areas relevant to your apartment and identify where an observation may relate to a communal element.
The report gives you a buyer-focused record rather than relying solely on the developer's handover process.
We serve apartment developments across Manchester, Salford Quays, MediaCity and neighbouring locations.
If your apartment handover is coming up, send us the development and completion details. Complete our enquiry form to get a free estimate.
Free — no obligations
Tell us the development, number of bedrooms, floor level and expected access date.
Apartment developments can have concierge or site access requirements, so these are confirmed before the visit.
We review accessible rooms, fittings, glazing and relevant private external spaces.
Findings are organised clearly so each item can be reviewed individually.
You can submit or discuss the relevant defects with the developer and keep the report as your own record.