Professional Home & Snagging Inspections Across Scotland
Led by a qualified civil engineer with 50+ years of combined construction experience — helping you identify defects early and avoid costly issues later
Independent Property Inspections You can Trust
Scottish Home Inspections provides independent property inspections across Scotland, helping homeowners identify defects, incomplete work and poor workmanship in newly built and recently completed homes.
All inspections include a detailed digital report with photographs and clear explanations of any issues identified
Why Property Inspections Matter
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Why Property Inspections Matter *
Your home is likely the biggest investment you will ever make.
When buying a new car, you would not accept it with scratched paintwork, loose fittings or missing parts.
A new home should be no different.
Even well-built homes can contain defects missed during construction or finishing. These issues may seem minor at first but can quickly become frustrating or expensive if they are not identified early.
A professional inspection helps ensure problems are identified while they remain the builder’s responsibility.
A professional inspection helps ensures:
• defects are identified early
• issues are clearly documented with photographs
• you receive a structured report to share with your builder
• nothing important is overlooked
Common Defects Found During New Build Snagging Inspections
Doors and Windows
Doors that do not close properly or windows that do not seal correctly.
Paintwork and Plaster
Uneven paintwork, plaster cracks or visible surface defects.
Joinery and Fittings
Loose door handles, poorly fitted skirting boards or unfinished joinery.
Floors and Surfaces
Scratched flooring or poorly finished floor surfaces.
Tiling and Finishing
Missing tiles, uneven grout lines or poorly applied sealant.
Incomplete Work
Items that have not installed or finished correctly.
Our Home Inspection Services
New-Build Snagging Inspection
A detailed inspection of a newly built home carried out shortly after completion to identify defects, incomplete work or finishing issues that should be corrected by the builder.
Pre-Purchased Established Property Inspection
An independent inspection carried out before purchasing a property to identify defects, maintenance issues or workmanship concerns so buyers can make informed decisions
Re-Inspection
A follow-up inspection carried out after the builder has completed remedial work to confirm that previously identified defects have been corrected.
Why Choose Scottish Home Inspections
Independent inspections carried out solely in the homeowner’s interest.
✓ Independent and unbiased inspections
✓ Detailed digital reports with photographs
✓ Professional and methodical inspection process
✓ Clear and easy-to-understand findings
✓ Property inspections available across Scotland
Learn more about our experience and professional standards on our About page
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a snagging inspection?
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A snagging inspection is a detailed property inspection carried out to identify defects, incomplete work or workmanship issues within a home.
Snagging inspections are commonly used for newly built properties, but independent inspections can also be carried out on recently completed homes or properties being purchased, helping buyers and homeowners identify issues before they become costly.
When should I book an inspection?
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We recommend booking before completion so the inspection can take place on the day you receive the keys or shortly after moving in.
Does NHBC cover snagging defects?
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No. NHBC (National House Building Council) warranties generally covers major structural defects only. Snagging defects such as paintwork, tiling, joinery, flooring or poorly fitted fixtures are usually the builder’s responsibility during the initial defect period.
A professional snagging inspection helps identify these issues early so they can be corrected while the builder remains responsible.
What does the inspection report include?
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Following the inspection, you receive a detailed digital report with photographs and clear explanations of any defects or issues identified, which can be shared with your builder or developer.
What Our Clients Say
Homeowners across Scotland trust our independent snagging inspections to identify defects before they move into their new home.
“We were trying to resolve some issues with our builder on our new home in Lenzie. SHI were recommended and they spent most of a day checking out our house.
We were surprised by the number of issues that they found, way more than we had found, and they even agreed to meet with the builder to go over the issues directly with them as we were going on holiday.
Highly recommended and very professional service.”
— Pete“We asked SHI (Scottish Homes Inspections) to carry out a snagging survey on our new house. They picked up a lot of things we hadn’t noticed and produced a clear report within 48 hours that we could pass straight to the builder. Very thorough service and easy to deal with.”
— Karen“Having used SHI before, we contacted them again to survey our new house. As before they checked the whole property carefully and identified a number of issues both inside and outside that we hadn’t spotted. They also pointed out that our boundary needed a small retaining wall to stop our neighbour’s path slipping into ours. A very professional and reliable team.”
— AndyBook Your Home Inspection Today
Protect your investment before you move in
How the Inspection Process Works
Your inspection is booked and confirmed
A thorough Inspection is carried out
A detailed digital report is produced
You share your report with your builder
We recommend booking your inspection before completion so it can take place when you receive the keys or shortly after moving in.
✓ Detailed digital report with photographs
✓ Clear explanation of all issues identified
✓ Independent inspection you can trust
For larger properties, re-inspections or highlands and Islands, please contact us for a custom quotation.
