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Independent snag list inspections before you sign off the builder. We identify visible defects, incomplete finishes and workmanship issues so they get fixed at the builder's cost - not yours.
Overview
A thorough, independent snag list inspection on newly built homes before final handover. Our qualified inspectors check every accessible area of the property against expected standards - identifying paint defects, plumbing issues, electrical finishes, cabinetry problems and structural concerns so they get rectified by the builder before you take occupation.
Buyers of new-build homes about to take occupation from a developer or contractor.
A snag list (also called a snagging list or punch list) is a structured record of visible defects, incomplete work and workmanship concerns identified in a newly built property before practical completion or handover. In construction, the snag list is handed to the builder so that outstanding items can be rectified before the property is formally handed over - while the builder remains responsible for the cost of repairs.
Rather than discovering problems after occupation, when disputes become difficult and expensive, an independent snag list inspection gives homeowners and developers a clear, photographic record of exactly what needs to be corrected.
WHY IT MATTERS
Building a new home is one of life's biggest investments. While new developments are expected to be completed to a high standard, the reality is that construction projects involve multiple contractors, tight deadlines and hundreds of individual tasks. Even the best developments can contain visible defects, incomplete finishes or workmanship issues that may only become apparent after occupation.
A HISA snag list inspection provides an independent assessment before handover, allowing defects to be identified while the builder remains responsible for rectification. This protects homeowners from inheriting costly repairs, helps developers demonstrate quality assurance and reduces disputes after practical completion.
Scope
Each line item is documented with photos, descriptions and recommendations in the final report.
SOLUTIONS
Our Snag List Inspection Solutions
SOLUTIONS
HISA provides completely independent inspections. Because we do not undertake construction or repair work, our findings are objective, professional and focused entirely on helping you receive the quality you have paid for.
What you receive:
A snag list is a detailed record of visible defects, incomplete finishes and workmanship issues found in a new build property before handover. It is handed to the builder so that outstanding items can be rectified while the builder remains responsible for the cost — protecting the buyer from inheriting construction defects.
A snag list inspection should be completed after construction is finished but before you sign off on practical completion or take occupation. This ensures the builder is still contractually obligated to fix any defects identified in the report.
Most property inspections take two to three hours on site, depending on the size of the property. Your detailed PDF report, with date-stamped photographs and annotations, is delivered within 2 - 3 days.
You can use a snag list template to note obvious issues, but a professional snag list inspection identifies structural, waterproofing and finishing defects that most buyers miss. A professional report also carries significantly more weight when requesting rectification from the builder.
You receive a detailed snag list report with photographs and location-specific defect descriptions. This report is shared with the builder or developer as a formal rectification list. HISA can also perform a re-inspection after repairs to confirm all items have been properly addressed.
Yes. HISA provides snag list inspections for individual homes, luxury estates, apartment developments, townhouse complexes and multi-unit commercial projects across all nine South African provinces.
Get in touch and one of our certified inspectors will be in contact, usually within a few hours.
