Property Snagging Inspection in Dubai. Find It Before You Sign.
Identify property defects before handover with a detailed snagging inspection in Dubai. Our in-house team highlights workmanship issues, finishing defects and items that may need developer attention, so you can approach handover with greater confidence.
- In-house inspection team
- Photo-documented snag report
- Findings located room by room
A New Home Should Be Finished Properly
Even well-built Dubai projects can hand over with defects: hollow tiles, uneven paint, weak water flow, loose fittings or AC units that don't cool every room. Identifying and documenting defects early can help you raise them with the developer during the handover process and understand which items may require attention.
A documented snag list gives you a clear record of each finding, located by room and supported by photos.
- checked against a structured checklist
- Every room
- checked against a structured checklist
- with each finding located by room
- Photo report
- with each finding located by room
1AC grille alignment2Socket and faceplate3Window seal and lockRoom by Room, System by System
Our inspectors work through a structured checklist so nothing depends on memory, and every finding is photographed where it is.
Walls, Ceilings and Floors
- Cracks, paint and plaster finish
- Floor tiles, grout and skirting
- Visible water stains or damp patches
Doors and Windows
- Alignment, hinges and locks
- Seals, glazing and sliding tracks
- Balcony doors and balustrades
Plumbing and Drainage
- Water flow and hot water at each outlet
- Visible leaks under sinks and around WCs
- Drainage and water heater operation
Electrical and Lighting
- Sockets, switches and faceplates
- Light fittings and DB board labelling
- Intercom, data and TV points
AC and Ventilation
- Cooling and airflow in each room
- Thermostats, grilles and condensate drainage
- Kitchen and bathroom extracts
Kitchen and Bathrooms
- Cabinets, worktops and appliances
- Sanitaryware, mixers and silicone
- Mirrors, accessories and fittings
What Your Snagging Report Includes
You receive a digital snagging report listing the inspection findings, with a plain-language description of each defect, supporting photographs, its location in the property and the items recommended for follow-up, ready to raise with the developer through the handover process.
The report shown is a sample of the format, not a real client property.
Sample snagging report · 2BR apartment
Illustrative example, not a client property
- findings
- 38
- rooms covered
- 7
- photos
- 52
- Bedroom · ElectricalSocket faceplate not flush with wallFitting
- Bedroom · ACCeiling grille misaligned, gap at edgeFinishing
- Bedroom · WindowsSliding panel catches, lock stiffFunction
- Bedroom · FlooringCarpet seam lifting near doorwayFinishing
How Our Dubai Snagging Inspection Works
- 01
Request an Inspection
Submit your property details and preferred inspection timing.
- 02
Inspection Scheduling
Our team confirms the inspection scope, property access and an available appointment.
- 03
Property Inspection and Report
The property is inspected against the agreed scope and the findings are documented.
- 04
Review Findings and Next Steps
Receive the report and understand the identified defects and recommended next steps.
Snag It. Then Let Us Manage It.
Once handover is complete, our Property Management team can take the property to the rental market and look after the tenancy from there, with one team that already knows your unit.
Inspect Before You Accept the Keys
A documented, room-by-room inspection so you can raise defects through the handover process.
Prepare Your Property for Its First Tenant
Marketing, tenant screening, Ejari, rent collection and maintenance, handled by our property management team.
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Off-Plan Buyers
Your handover date is set and you want the unit checked properly before you accept it.
Overseas Owners
You can't be in Dubai for handover. We inspect, report and keep you updated remotely.
Investors
You plan to rent the property out and want visible defects identified before your first tenant moves in.
Snagging: common questions
Book your snagging inspection as soon as the developer confirms the inspection or handover schedule. Where possible, arrange the inspection before signing the final handover acceptance documents, subject to the developer's access and handover procedures.
Responsibility for repairing defects depends on the sale agreement, applicable requirements and the nature of the issue. A snagging report documents the findings so you can raise them with the developer through the appropriate handover or defect-reporting process.
The inspection covers visible defects, workmanship and finishes across walls, ceilings and floors, doors and windows, plumbing and drainage, electrical fittings, air conditioning and ventilation, and kitchens and bathrooms. Findings are documented in a report with photographs and the location of each item.
Yes. Our team can inspect the property on your behalf and share the photo report with you remotely, so you can review the findings wherever you are.
It depends on the property type and size. Share your unit details and we will send you a quote.
Yes. Once snagging is complete, our Property Management team can take over, from tenant placement to rent collection and maintenance.
Getting Your Keys Soon?
Tell us about your unit and we'll send a quote for your snagging inspection.
Helpful to share: the project, unit type and size, and your handover appointment date.