Property Address: Prepared for:

Example Flat Example Client

Inspection date: 2021 Date of issue: 2021

Prepared by:

John Brook-
Snagging Inspector

Email: info@novellosurveyors.co.uk

Telephone: 020 8064 1636

Website: www.novellosurveyors.co.uk
1.0 Introduction
The purpose of this report is to provide a detailed list of snags to the main elements and
finishes of the building except where these are covered, unexposed or inaccessible. For flats
the inspection will focus only upon the internal areas of the subject property and we will not
inspect the communal or external areas. For houses, we will provide comments on any
prevalent issues externally, however the report is not a structural building survey.
You should read the whole document in detail and provide a copy to your legal advisers.
Before the exchange of contracts, you should conclude all the further investigations.
Any references to ‘left’ or ‘right’ are as facing the element referred to, unless otherwise stated
Any measurements stated within this report are approximate.

1.1 General Description

The property is purpose built 2 bedroom flat, served by a main bathroom, an ensuite shower
room and a balcony.

1.2 Property Status

The property is purpose built 2 bedroom flat, served by a main bathroom, an ensuite shower
room and a balcony.

1.3 Weather Conditions

The weather during our inspection was dry and overcast. The weather during the period
leading up to our inspection was changeable.

1.4 Scope of Instruction & Limitations

This reports provides a list of snags visible to the accessible parts of the property. It is not a
structural survey and does not comment upon the cause of any defects but merely records
their presence and condition at the time of inspection, so that these can be addressed by the
developer.
The inspection is restricted to those parts of the building which are visible, accessible, or
uncovered at the time of inspection. We have not removed panelling, furniture or floor
coverings, and external features are viewed from available vantage points at ground level. We
cannot therefore report on any unexposed or inaccessible parts of the property to confirm
whether they are free of defects, and this report does not address the structural condition or
construction detailing of unexposed areas of the property. Due to the non-intrusive nature of
the survey, timberwork may be affected by wood boring insect infestation, dry rot or other
forms of fungal decay not obvious from a visual inspection.
Our report is mainly concerned with matters which significantly affect the condition of the
building. Although the report lists defects generally room by room we have not specifically
mentioned every minor blemish, but have written our report in general terms. We must stress
that we have not undertaken a Building Survey (Structural Survey) or valuation of the property.
Defects which are deemed to be accepted as part of the natural drying out or settlement
process (eg shrinkage cracks) may not have been included in this report, however, where
these defects have occurred the developer should rectify them.
No furniture was removed, fixtures and fittings disturbed, contents removed from storage, floor
coverings and floorboards raised to access floors, and suspended ceilings inspected unless
otherwise stated.
No testing or sampling for deleterious materials has been carried out. No inspection has been
undertaken of underground elements, including foundations or underground drainage.
This report does not cover health and safety and statutory compliance matters. We do not
comment upon any legal, planning, Building Regulation or environmental matters.
No investigation on fire safety, including cladding and compartmentation have been carried
out.
The report is for your private and confidential use. You must not reproduce it completely or in
part without express permission. Third parties (with the exception of your professional
advisers) cannot use it without our express written authority.

2.0 Overall Summary

Overall, the property has been finished to a satisfactory standard however there were a
number of snags which have been identified in the below snagging list.
The main issues related to the wood flooring which has various paint marks throughout the
kitchen/living room, hallway and bedrooms.
The snags should be addressed, and the property fully cleaned before handover.

3.0 Services
The electrical, gas and other services have not been safety tested. We would strongly
recommend that these are tested by your own engineers before exchange so they can identify
any issues.

Electrics-
The kitchen appliances appeared to turn on but we cannot comment upon their full working
order.
We pressed the test button on the smoke alarms and these were heard to be working.

Gas-
There is no mains gas supply to the property.

Heating & Hot Water-

The heating system fired up and all radiators heated up during the inspection.

Drainage-
As this is a flat the drainage system was not inspected.
3.0 Other Images and Comments

Figure 1- Thermal imaging shows radiators heat up

Figure 2- Thermal imaging shows radiators heat up

Figure 3- Thermal imaging shows radiators heat up

Figure 4- Thermal imaging shows radiators heat up

Figure 5- Thermal imaging shows radiators heat up

Figure 6- Thermal imaging shows radiators heat up

Snag 1
Shrinkage cracking above kitchen door. This should be filled in and redecorated.

Snag 2
Kitchen door- scratched and marked paintwork requires redecoration

Snag 3
Kitchen flooring below radiator - untidy paintwork to skirting board junction require
scraping off.

Snag 4
Kitchen window- untidy sealant and shrinkage cracking. Requires re-sealing and
redecoration.
Snag 5
Skirting board where meets kitchen unit- poor sealant and cracked. Requires re-
sealing.

Snag 6
Rear kitchen wall next to units-cracking plasterwork. Requires filling and
redecoration.

Snag 7
Rear kitchen wall skirting board- open joint. Requires filling and redecoration

Snag 8
Rear kitchen wall-marked paint work on wall requires touching touching up
Snag 9
Skirting board to rear kitchen door next to entrance - Paint marks on the floor
shrinkage cracks. Requires cleaning off filling and redecorating

Snag 10
Kitchen floor- Glue marks next to balcony doors. Requires cleaning off.

Snag 11
Kitchen floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.

Snag 12
Kitchen floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.
Snag 13
Kitchen floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.

Snag 14
Kitchen floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.

Snag 15
Kitchen floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.

Snag 16
Kitchen floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.
Snag 17
Kitchen floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.

Snag 18
Kitchen floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.

Snag 19
Kitchen floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.

Snag 20
Kitchen floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.
Snag 21
Kitchen floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.

Snag 22
Kitchen unit above dishwasher-scratching

Snag 23
Balcony-staining to tiles. Requires cleaning off.

Snag 24
Balcony doors- slight scratches to glazing.
Snag 25
Lighting- various paint markings around spot lights. Requires cleaning up through
the apartment.

Snag 26
Hallway wall above kitchen door-cracking in plaster. Requires filling and
redecoration.

Snag 27
Right hand corridor wall leading to kitchen. Blemish in paintwork. Requires
touching up.

Snag 28
Right hand wall skirting board leading to kitchen. Gap in board. Requires filling.
Snag 29
Hallway floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.

Snag 30
Hallway floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.

Snag 31
Hallway floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.

Snag 32
Hallway floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.
Snag 33
Hallway floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.

Snag 34
Hallway floor in front of second bedroom- glue markings require cleaning off.

Snag 35
Hallway store cupboard- Markings on floor. Requires cleaning off.

Snag 36
Master bedroom-minor cracking to ceiling above radiator. Requires filling and
redecoration.
Snag 37
Master bedroom- poor decorating and sealant to window. Filling and
redecoration.

Snag 38
Master bedroom left corner to window - shrinkage crack. Refill and decorate

Snag 39
Master bedroom left wall skirting board- Open joint, requires refilling.

Snag 40
Master bedroom - marking to wardrobe.
Snag 42
Master bedroom floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.

Snag 43
Master bedroom floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.

Snag 44
Master bedroom floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.

Snag 45
Master bedroom floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.
Snag 46
Master bedroom floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.

Snag 47
Master bedroom floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.

Snag 48
En-suite shower tray- No sealant internally to shower screen. Requires dealing
with clear silicone.

Snag 49
Second bedroom- mark in ceiling above radiator. Requires touching up.
Snag 50
Second bedroom- paint blemish to left corner. Requires touching up

Snag 51
Second bedroom - skirting board next to radiator open joint. Requires filling and
redecoration.

Snag 52
Second bedroom floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.

Snag 53
Second bedroom floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.
Snag 54
Second bedroom-deep scratches to flooring. Requires sections replacing.

Snag 55
Second bedroom floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.

Snag 56
Second bedroom floor - Numerous paint and markings require cleaning off.

Snag 57
Bathroom-marking above sink to ceiling paint. Requires touching up.
Snag 58
Bathroom- Mark on tiling next to toilet. Requires cleaning off.

Snag 59
Bathroom- No internal sealant to shower screen. Requires sealing with clear
silicon.