When the term is used in relation to house building, it usually means fixtures and fittings that are damaged or broken, not fitted correctly or appear unfinished. In many cases, snags identified in new build homes are cosmetic, minor in nature and easily repaired – like a damaged window handle, a door that doesn’t close properly or a scratch on a window pane, however snags of a more serious nature are regularly discovered by our inspectors during surveys. Damaged or missing roof tiles, structural cracking in brickwork, blocked drains or plumbing leaks are just a few examples. Even a tiny leak from underneath a bath can lead to major long-term damage to the fabric of a building if not spotted early enough. For this reason, Snag-Right always recommend that you have a professional snagging survey carried out on your new home – it can be money well spent.