Property handover & snagging inspections
Independent property snagging inspections in Dubai and across the UAE, identifying defects before you sign and take possession.
- RICS Regulated Firm
- Report in 48 Hours
- 1000+ Properties Inspected
- 7 Emirates Covered
Property types
What we inspect: villas and apartments
Villas
01- Roof and waterproofing
- External works and boundary walls
- Drainage
- Pool and irrigation (where applicable)
- AC and MEP
Apartments
02- Kitchens and bathrooms
- Doors and windows
- AC and ventilation
- Electrical
- Balcony and waterproofing
How it works
From booking to report in 3 simple steps
01
Book
Schedule your inspection online or via WhatsApp. We'll confirm the date and time within 2 hours.
02
Inspect
Our surveyor visits the property, conducting a meticulous check and documenting every defect with high-res photos.
03
Report
You receive a detailed, developer-ready PDF report within 48 hours to submit directly for repairs.
Why snagging
What is a snagging inspection?
Before you sign your property handover documents in the UAE, you have the right to inspect it. A snagging inspection is a comprehensive check by an independent expert to find any defects or unfinished work the developer might have missed.
Finding these issues before handover gives you a documented basis to ask your developer to fix them. Once you sign, getting developers to fix problems becomes significantly harder, and you may end up paying for repairs out of pocket.
- Catches defects before you take legal possession
- Gives you a documented defect list to submit to your developer
- Documents workmanship against recognised building standards
- Helps you avoid unexpected repair costs
Common defects we catch
Found before you take possession.
Our surveyors utilize advanced tools to inspect over 300 individual points across your property.
Service scope
A thorough inspection covering every corner
- 01
Structural & walls
Cracks, settlement, moisture ingress, and paint finishes.
- 02
Plumbing & wet areas
Leaks, drainage slopes, water pressure, and waterproofing.
- 03
Electrical systems
Outlets, switches, panel safety, and lighting fixtures.
- 04
Doors & windows
Alignment, weather seals, hardware, and glass scratches.
- 05
Flooring & ceilings
Tile leveling, hollow sounds, ceiling alignment, and grouting.
- 06
HVAC & ventilation
AC units, ducting leaks, thermostat function, and airflow.
- 07
Kitchens & bathrooms
Cabinet alignments, fixtures, fittings, and silicone seals.
- 08
Handover docs
Review of shared spaces and developer punch-list documents.
Our services
Handover & snagging services across the UAE
Detailed property inspections for new builds, renovations, defect liability periods and secondary-market purchases.
- 001
New Build Handover Snagging & Inspection
Comprehensive pre-handover inspection of newly constructed properties to identify defects, incomplete work, and quality issues before you take possession.
- Complete structural assessment
- MEP systems inspection
- Finishing quality evaluation
- Compliance verification
- 002
Post Renovation / Fit-out Snagging Inspection
Quality assessment after renovation or fit-out work to ensure all improvements meet specifications and industry standards.
- Renovation work quality check
- Material compliance verification
- Safety standards assessment
- Workmanship evaluation
- 003
Property Defect Liability Period (DLP) Snagging
Strategic inspection during the defect liability period to identify and document all issues before warranty expires.
- Pre-warranty expiry inspection
- Comprehensive defect catalog
- Developer liaison support
- Rectification tracking
- 004
Property Move-in / Move-out Snagging
Detailed condition reports for rental properties to protect both tenants and landlords during property transitions.
- Comprehensive condition report
- Photo documentation
- Damage assessment
- Security deposit protection
- 005
Secondary Market Property Snagging
Pre-purchase inspections for existing properties to help buyers make informed decisions and negotiate fair prices.
- Pre-purchase inspection
- Market value context
- Hidden defect detection
- Maintenance requirement analysis
- 006
Developer and Contractor Project Snagging
Quality control inspections for developers and contractors to ensure projects meet industry standards and client expectations.
- Quality control auditing
- Progress milestone verification
- Compliance monitoring
- Standards enforcement
DeliverableThe report
A developer-ready report in 48 hours
You receive a detailed, developer-ready PDF report within 48 hours to submit directly for repairs.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What is a snagging inspection?
A snagging inspection is a comprehensive check by an independent expert to find any defects or unfinished work the developer might have missed, before you sign your property handover documents.
Why inspect before I sign the handover documents?
Finding issues before handover gives you a documented basis to ask your developer to fix them. Once you sign, getting developers to fix problems becomes significantly harder, and you may end up paying for repairs out of pocket.
How quickly will I get the report?
We'll confirm the date and time of your inspection within 2 hours of booking, and you receive a detailed, developer-ready PDF report within 48 hours.
What do you check?
Our surveyors utilize advanced tools to inspect over 300 individual points across your property, from structure and walls, plumbing and wet areas, and electrical systems to doors and windows, flooring and ceilings, HVAC, kitchens and bathrooms, and handover documents.
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Inquiry
Book your handover inspection
Fill in your details and our team will get back to you within 2 hours to confirm your booking and answer any questions.
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- info@rbc-firm.com