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Snagging vs the Developer Walkthrough

The developer walkthrough and an independent snagging inspection are not the same thing. Here is the difference, and why it matters for your money.

Snagging vs the Developer Walkthrough

Buyer guide

When you take handover, the developer will offer a walkthrough. It is useful, but it is not an inspection, and treating it as one is how defects get missed. Here is how the two compare.

Who it works for

The developer walkthrough is run by the developer, in the developer interest. An independent snagging inspection is run by an engineer working only for you. That difference shapes everything else.

How long it takes

A walkthrough is often minutes. A proper inspection takes hours, because checking every room, system and finish properly cannot be rushed.

What gets checked

A walkthrough covers the obvious. An independent inspection follows a 200 point method and adds thermal imaging for concealed moisture and electrical hot spots, the defects that cost the most.

What you walk away with

A walkthrough leaves you with a verbal impression. A WeSnag inspection leaves you with a graded, photographed, documented report you can submit to the developer and hold them to.

Do both. Attend the walkthrough, but bring an independent report to it. That is when the walkthrough actually works in your favour.

See what a proper snagging report looks like, or read about property snagging in Dubai.

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FAQ

Questions owners ask us

Is the developer walkthrough enough+
No. It is run in the developer interest and is usually rushed. An independent inspection follows a full method, adds thermal imaging, and gives you documented evidence.
Should I inspect before or during the walkthrough+
Ideally inspect first, then bring the report to the walkthrough so you can raise every defect on the spot with evidence.

Take the keys knowing everything.

Book your WeSnag inspection before handover and let the developer fix the defects, not you.

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