400+ Checkpoints · Included in Every Inspection
Property snagging goes far beyond checking paint and finishes. Our DED certified engineers inspect visible workmanship, functionality, MEP systems, thermal performance, moisture concerns, safety issues and overall property condition — room by room, system by system.
From visible finishing defects to hidden moisture and thermal abnormalities — we inspect what you can see and investigate what you may not.
Ten categories, checked in sequence by a certified engineer. Nothing below is an optional add-on.
Included at no extra cost. How our FLIR thermal survey works →
A defect is only useful to you if a contractor can act on it without asking questions. Here is what accompanies every single item in your report.
| Report detail | Included |
|---|---|
| High-resolution defect photo | ✓ |
| Exact room and location | ✓ |
| Clear defect description | ✓ |
| Recommended corrective action | ✓ |
| Defect category | ✓ |
| Professional engineer observations | ✓ |
| Thermal and moisture evidence where applicable | ✓ |
| Digital PDF report | ✓ |
| De-snagging verification | ✓ |
A long snag list is easy to produce if the goal is to look thorough. Ours isn't. Alongside every defect, your report records the items that were tested and found satisfactory — so you can see what was checked, not just what failed.
That means when you read a finding, you know it earned its place on the list.
Why this matters: we inspect and we never repair. We hold no rectification contracts, so there is nothing for us to gain from inflating a snag count — the report reflects the actual condition of the property.
A snag list is a detailed property inspection report identifying defects, incomplete work, installation issues, functional problems and poor workmanship before or after handover. Our professional inspectors examine the property room by room, covering architectural finishes, electrical systems, plumbing, AC performance, doors, windows, joinery, kitchens, bathrooms, balconies and other accessible areas.
Every identified issue is documented with clear photographs, the exact location, a professional description and recommended corrective action, giving homeowners and investors a practical report they can submit to the developer or contractor for rectification.
The same scope applies whether you are taking handover of a new build, buying a resale property, ending a tenancy or closing out a renovation — the inspection adjusts to the property, not to the price you paid.
The full scope above, carried out before you sign the handover form, so defects are rectified at the developer's cost rather than yours.
Handover snagging →Know the true condition and running costs of a resale or rental property before committing — and use documented findings in your negotiation.
Homebuyer inspection →Verify that the work you paid for was actually completed to standard before releasing the final payment to your contractor.
Renovation QA →Typically two to three hours for an apartment and four to six hours for a villa, depending on size and the number of systems installed. Your full report is delivered within 6 working hours of the inspection finishing.
Included as standard in every inspection, at no additional cost. Thermal and moisture checks form one of the ten categories above, because the most expensive defects in a Dubai property are usually the ones behind a surface rather than on it.
Snagging is a non-destructive inspection. We do not open sealed walls, lift fixed flooring or dismantle installed equipment. Items marked "where accessible" are inspected when they can be safely reached and operated — and where access is restricted, the report states that clearly rather than leaving a silent gap.
Yes. Power and water must be live so that circuits, water pressure, hot water and AC performance can be genuinely tested, and so the thermal survey has a temperature differential to read. We confirm this with you when booking.
Most new units produce between 60 and 150 recordable snags at first inspection, with a smaller number classified critical. A high count is normal on a new build and is not in itself a sign of a poor developer.
We return for a de-snagging inspection and verify each item against your original report, confirming genuine close-out. Anything not properly resolved is re-issued for rectification.
Book an inspection covering all ten categories above, with thermal imaging and moisture verification included. Photographed, developer-ready PDF report within 6 working hours.
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