In a nutshell, they are there to give you peace of mind that the newly built house you have just purchased is not going to fall down. As you live in the house more defects may come to light.

What does a Snagger do?

The snagger will first check the property against its specifications, to see if anything is wrong there. Then, they can check the structural elements, large and small, but also other aspects that a house survey wouldn't necessarily, such as doors that don't close properly or a fitting that's a little off.

What qualifications do you need to be a professional Snagger?

This is a great question, currently, there is no qualification or regulation within the house building industry to become professional snaggers. This means anyone with a little knowledge can set up a business and become a snagger.