Does the developer accept the report?
Yes. It is made in the format developers work with in the UAE: location, photo, priority. With your consent we send it to the developer’s handover team ourselves.
Snagging · handover of a new home
Snagging inspection of new property in Dubai
Two engineers with a laser level, a thermal camera and a moisture meter go through the property room by room. Within 24–48 hours you have a PDF report the developer works from, and after the repairs we come back to check.
PDF · Snagging report
- from AED 1,500
- studio apartment, follow-up visit included
- 24–48 h
- from the inspection to the PDF report
- 100+
- items a new home often has on its list
- 2 visits
- inspection and recheck after the repairs
From request to report
You send three details; everything else is on us. If you are abroad, we do it with your power of attorney or the developer’s access.
- 015 minutes
Request
Property type, bedrooms and the handover date. A form or WhatsApp.
- 02same day
Confirmation
Fixed price and an inspection slot that fits the developer’s timeline.
- 03a few hours
Visit
Two engineers with instruments. Every defect is photographed and pinned to the plan.
- 0424–48 hours
Report
A PDF with photos, measurements and priorities: for you and for the developer.
- 05after repairs
Recheck
We check that every item is fixed and issue the final report.
Prices
One price covers the inspection, the report and one follow-up visit.
Apartments
- Studio
- AED 1,500
- 1 bedroom
- AED 1,995
- 2 bedrooms
- AED 2,495
- 3 bedrooms
- AED 2,995
Townhouses
- 1 bedroom
- AED 2,495
- 2 bedrooms
- AED 2,995
- 3 bedrooms
- AED 3,495
- 4 bedrooms
- AED 3,995
- 5 bedrooms
- AED 4,495
Villas up to 5,000 sq ft
- 3 bedrooms
- AED 3,495
- 4 bedrooms
- AED 3,995
- 5 bedrooms
- AED 4,495
Villas over 5,000 sq ft
AED 1.00 per sq ft, down to AED 0.75 above 15,000 sq ft
Your price
Choose the property: the price updates straight away.
Inspection priceAED 1,995
A majlis with its own bathroom adds AED 500 to a villa. One visit without the recheck is 20% less. Whole buildings and commercial premises are priced on request. Prices as of November 2026, confirmed when you book.
Book at this priceHow an inspection goes
A real day of work: two engineers, a case of instruments and every room of the house. Tap a photo to look closer.
Arrival: two engineers and a case of instruments
Thermal camera on the AC grille: is cold air escaping
Raking light along the wall shows every flaw in the paint
Moisture meter by the shower drain
Water test: does the terrace drain to the gully
Tap test: a hollow tile sounds different
Each defect gets a marker on site and a pin on the planInstruments, not a flashlight
Much of what goes wrong in a new home is invisible to the eye on the day of the handover. That is what the instruments are for.
01
Laser level
Floors, walls and frames out of level: what later shows as a door that does not close or water that does not drain.
02
Thermal camera
Air escaping from AC ducts, gaps in insulation, leaks behind finished walls.
03
Moisture meter
Damp in wet areas, around showers and on the roof, before it becomes mould.
04
Socket and earthing tester
Polarity and earthing of every socket, so nothing is left to chance.
The report you receive
Not a list of complaints but a working document: the developer’s team takes it and fixes item by item.
- Summary on the first page: how many defects, how many must be fixed before you sign
- Every defect with a photo, a location on the plan and a measurement
- Three priorities: critical, major, cosmetic
- In English or Arabic, ready to forward to the developer
- After the recheck, a final report with the items closed
What the engineers check
The same list for every property; a villa adds the roof, the garden and the pool.
Kitchen
- Cabinet alignment and hinges
- Worktop joints and silicone
- Sink drainage under running water
- Appliances switched on
Bathrooms
- Floor slope to the drain
- Water pressure and hot water
- Grout, silicone, leaks under basins
- Extractor fans
Rooms
- Walls and paint under a side light
- Hollow and uneven tiles
- Doors, locks, window seals
- Wardrobes and skirting
Engineering
- Every socket and switch
- Distribution board
- AC cooling in each room
- Water heater
Villa: outside
- Roof waterproofing
- Terrace and balcony drainage
- Facade, sealant, stone sills
- Driveway and manholes
Villa: garden and pool
- Pool tiles and lighting
- Pump and filtration
- Overflow and drainage
- Irrigation
What a new home usually hides
Not because the developer is bad: a new home has simply not been lived in yet. These come up in almost every inspection.
Water in the wrong place
Shower floors and terraces sloping away from the drain, leaks under sinks.
Air conditioning
Ducts losing cold air above the ceiling, thermostats out of calibration.
Tiles
Hollow tiles that crack within a year, uneven grout lines.
Doors and windows
Frames out of plumb, seals that let in dust and heat.
Electrics
Sockets without earth, wrong labels in the distribution board.
Finish
Paint, scratches and chips that are easier to fix before the furniture arrives.
Where snagging sits in the handover
You typically have around 30 days after the completion notice.
- 1Completion notice
The developer invites you to take over.
- 2Snagging
Inspection and report. The list goes to the developer.
- 3Repairs and recheck
Critical items fixed, we confirm it.
- 4Final payment
Remaining instalments, service charges, DEWA deposit.
- 5Keys and DLD
Handover and title deed in your name.
Snagging is not mandatory, but critical defects are best fixed before you sign. After handover the developer’s liability remains: under Dubai law, generally one year for fittings and ten years for the structure.
Questions
I am abroad. Can you do it without me?
Yes. We need access through the developer or a power of attorney. You get the report by email and WhatsApp and we can go through it on a call.
How long does the inspection take?
A few hours: an apartment takes less, a large villa with a pool takes most of the day. We agree the slot in advance.
What does the recheck include?
After the developer’s repairs we go through every item in the report again and issue a final report. One recheck is included in the price.
Should I snag a brand-new property?
Yes. New homes are where the list tends to be longest, because nobody has lived there and tested anything yet.
I have already moved in. Is it too late?
No. Within the defect liability period the developer still fixes defects. A report helps you claim them.
What should be ready on the day?
Electricity and water connected, and access from the developer or the keys. The property should be empty: furniture hides defects.
Can you inspect a resale property?
Yes. Resale, move-in and move-out inspections follow the same checklist; the report records the condition on the day of the visit.
Book an inspection
Leave a number and the handover date. We will confirm the price and the slot the same day.
