Apartment and penthouse snagging in Dubai
Before you accept the keys to a new apartment or penthouse, let us inspect it for you. We check every room, finish and fitting and give you a detailed snag list report to hand to the developer.
A complete check of your new apartment.
Apartments are handed over in large numbers, often quickly. Defects slip through. Our inspection makes sure yours are found and recorded before you sign.
Living areas and bedrooms
Walls, ceilings, paint, flooring, skirting, doors, windows and wardrobes.
Kitchen
Cabinets, doors and drawers, worktops, sink, taps, drainage and sealants.
Bathrooms
Sanitary fittings, water pressure, leaks, drainage, shower falls, tiling, grout and sealants.
Electrical and air conditioning
Switches, sockets, lights and the air conditioning in each room.
Balconies and terraces
Floor finishes, drainage, balustrades, glass and sliding doors.
Penthouse extras
Private terraces, roof areas, larger glazing, internal stairs and the additional rooms and services that come with penthouse and duplex units.
Common snags in new apartments.
Finishes
Paint marks, uneven walls, chipped or hollow tiles and damaged skirting are the most common snags, and the easiest to get fixed before handover.
Water
Small leaks under basins and sinks, slow drains and poor sealant around showers and baths cause bigger problems later.
Doors and windows
Doors that rub or do not latch, and windows or balcony doors that do not close and seal properly.
Penthouses
Large terraces and glazing need careful checks of drainage, balustrades and seals, as defects there are more costly to fix later.
From booking to a defect-free handover.
Book
Send us the property type, size, location and your handover date. We confirm the inspection date and scope.
Inspect
Our team inspects the property room by room, inside and out, and tests the fittings and services that can be tested on site.
Report
You receive a detailed snag list report with a photo, location and description for every defect found.
Follow up
Share the report with the developer to have the snags fixed. On request, we return to check the fixes before you sign off.
Frequently asked questions
Is snagging worth it for a new apartment?
Yes. Even well-built apartments usually have snags. Recording them before handover means the developer fixes them, rather than you paying for them later.
Do you inspect penthouses and duplex units?
Yes. Penthouses and duplex units are inspected in the same way, including private terraces, internal stairs and the additional rooms and services.
When should I book a snagging inspection?
Book it before you sign the handover documents, once the developer has told you the property is ready. That way the defects are recorded while the developer is still responsible for fixing them.
What is in the snag list report?
Every defect is listed with a photo, its location in the property and a clear description, grouped by room so the developer's team can find and fix each item.
Which areas do you cover?
Dubai and the rest of the UAE, including Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates. Contact us with the property location.
Collecting the keys to a new apartment? Book your snagging inspection.
Call or WhatsApp +971 58 663 0751, or email projects@abcodubai.com. Our office is in Al Saqr Business Tower, Trade Centre 2, Dubai.