Snagging and Handover Inspections

An independent check of your new property before you accept the keys.

Surveyor checking building services during an inspection

Find the Defects Before You Take Handover

New properties often have defects in finishes, fittings and building services. A snagging inspection records them while it is clearest that putting them right falls to the developer.

You receive a clear list, with photographs and locations, to hand to the developer, and a re-inspection to confirm the work before you sign.

What We Inspect

Room by room, inside and out.

01FinishesWalls, ceilings, floors, tiling and joinery.
02Doors and WindowsFit, seals, glazing, locks and ironmongery.
03Kitchens and BathroomsUnits, worktops, sanitaryware and fittings.
04Plumbing and DrainageWater supply, pressure, leaks and drainage.
05ElectricalSockets, switches, lighting and distribution boards.
06Air ConditioningCooling, ventilation, grilles and controls.

How It Works

From booking to a property you are happy to accept.

Booking

Share the unit details and the handover date offered by the developer.

Inspection

A surveyor checks the property room by room, including its services and outdoor areas.

Report

A photographed defect list, grouped by room and priority, ready for the developer.

Re-inspection

Once the developer reports the work done, we check it before you sign.

Who It Is For

01Off-Plan BuyersHomeowners and investors at handover.
02Multi-Unit InvestorsSeveral units checked to one standard.
03BusinessesNew offices and shops before fit-out.
04DevelopersA pre-handover check before buyers arrive.

Why Choose Reliant Surveyors

An independent eye on your behalf, with a report the developer can act on.

Independent

We work for you, not the developer or the contractor.

Clear Reports

Every defect photographed, located and graded by priority.

Building Expertise

Surveyors who also advise on defects, compliance and building services.

Homes and Commercial

Apartments, villas, townhouses, offices and retail units.

Book a Snagging Inspection

Tell us the property and your handover date; we will confirm a time and the fee.

Phone: +971 4 255 4683
Email: [email protected]
Location: 806, Capital Golden Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, U.A.E

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Frequently Asked Questions

Once the developer confirms the property is ready for handover and before you sign the handover documents. Many buyers book as soon as the handover date is known.

A second visit after the developer reports that the defects have been fixed, to confirm the work before you accept the property.

Yes, as well as townhouses, offices and retail units. The time on site depends on the size of the property.

The report is an independent record of the defects found, with photographs and locations, which you can submit to the developer's handover or customer care team.

We can still inspect and record defects. Depending on your contract, the developer may remain responsible for some items during the defects liability period.

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