What is a snagging inspection?
A snagging inspection (also known as a punch list inspection or defect survey) is a detailed walkthrough of a new-build property to identify defects, incomplete works, and items that need attention before the homeowner takes possession. Common snags include paint defects, misaligned doors, incomplete grouting, plaster cracks, poor finishes, and faulty fixtures.
Professional snagging inspectors and property surveyors carry out these inspections on behalf of homebuyers, typically before or shortly after handover. The inspector documents every defect with photographs, descriptions, and severity ratings, then produces a formal snagging report that the homeowner can present to the developer or builder for remediation.
SnagHQ is purpose-built for this workflow. Instead of handwritten notes and hours of report writing, inspectors can log snags with AI voice capture, annotate photos on the spot, and generate a professional branded PDF report before leaving the property. The app supports follow-up inspections to track which defects have been resolved, and syncs automatically across iPhone and iPad via iCloud.
Whether you call them snags, defects, punch items, or findings — and whether you're inspecting in Ireland, the UK, Australia, the US, or anywhere else — SnagHQ adapts to your terminology and delivers consistent, professional results.