Snagging services and new home inspection in Dubai
Are you buying a property or handing one over? Our experienced team inspects new apartments, villas, townhouses and penthouses and gives you a detailed snag list report, so defects are found and fixed before you take the keys.
Every room, every finish, every fitting.
A new property can look perfect on the day you visit and still hide dozens of defects. Snagging is a systematic inspection of the finished property against the standard you paid for. We work from engineering and construction experience, so we know where defects hide and what matters most.
Walls, ceilings and paint
Cracks, uneven surfaces, patchy or damaged paint, stains and poor junctions between walls, ceilings and joinery.
Floors and tiling
Hollow, chipped, cracked or uneven tiles, poor grouting, uneven levels and damage to floor finishes.
Doors, windows and joinery
Alignment, closing and locking, gaps, seals, ironmongery, wardrobes, kitchen cabinets and worktops.
Plumbing and wet areas
Water pressure, leaks, drainage, sanitary fittings, sealants around baths, showers and basins, and signs of water damage.
Electrical and air conditioning
Switches, sockets and lights, visible wiring and fittings, and whether the air conditioning runs and cools each room.
Balconies, terraces and outside areas
Balustrades, drainage, waterproofing details, external finishes and, for villas, gardens, boundary walls and parking.
For property buyers and for developers.
Property buyers and investors
Before you accept handover of your new home or investment, we inspect it for you and give you a report to send to the developer. You only sign off when the defects are fixed.
Landlords and tenants
A detailed record of the property's condition protects you at the start of a tenancy and helps settle questions about damage later.
Developers and contractors
An independent pre-handover inspection finds defects before your buyers do, so units are handed over with fewer complaints and fewer return visits.
Buyers abroad
If you cannot be in Dubai for handover, we inspect the property and send you the full report with photos so you can follow up with the developer.
A snag list report you can act on.
The report is written so the developer's team can find and fix every item without a second visit to ask what you meant.
Photo of every defect
Each snag has a clear photo, so there is no argument about what was found.
Room-by-room layout
Snags are grouped by room and location, matching the way the developer's team works through a property.
Clear descriptions
Each item says what is wrong and where, in plain language.
Ready to share
Send the report straight to the developer or handover team as your formal list of defects.
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
What is snagging?
Snagging is a detailed inspection of a newly built or renovated property to find defects, called snags, before handover. The snags are listed in a report so the developer can fix them.
Why use a professional snagging company?
Most buyers notice obvious damage but miss defects in plumbing, drainage, electrics, sealants, tiling and joinery. An experienced inspector checks systematically and records everything in a report the developer will act on.
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.
Do I need to be there during the inspection?
No. You are welcome to attend, but if you cannot, we carry out the inspection and send you the report.
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.
Buying or handing over a property? 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.