Professional 'snaggers'

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  1. Journo Tyke

    Journo Tyke Well-Known Member

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    Hi folks, buying a new build in Penistone relatively imminently...

    Advice seems to be to get a professional 'swagger' to go and do some final checks on the property before we exchange...

    Has anyone used one before, and was it worth it?

    Can anyone recommend a person/company around the Barnsley/Penistone area?

    Thanks.
     
    Journo Tyke, Sep 5, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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    Terry Nutkins.
     
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    He was a professional shagger
     
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    Hi Mate,

    If you drop me an email, Andrew@hallcroftfinance.co.uk

    I can introduce to someone, they've been fantastic with clients buying new builds and probably saved them a fortune and a load of hassle.

    Always happy to help out a fellow red!
     
    Northern, Sep 5, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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    I could help you out on that score Journo... 40 years in the trade btw
     
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    A good snagger will be well worth it. Used to do it on construction sites. You'll probably get a 20 page plus document, amazing what a good pair of eyes can spot when it's not their property.
     
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    I’ll drop you a DM mate, thanks.
     
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    Is this the same as a survey? Never heard that term before
     
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    Making sure finish meets the spec eg listing defects, damage, missing items etc. Housebuilders contractors are often under a lot of pressure to finish to a deadline so you end up with all sorts of problems.
     
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    Funnily enough I think he does actually live next door to one - Steve @Terry Nutkins ?
     
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    Skibby dibby dim yo dob dob dob
     
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    Used to be the Clerk of works job to inspect the job and provide a ‘snagging list’ for every trade.

    Contractors used to hold back a small percentage of your invoice (retention) until the snagging was completed to the accepted standard and signed off.

    Snagging could include quality of works to safety or even damage by other trades.

    I was looking at a show home a few years ago with my son, and as a decorator, I was shocked at the finish. It looked like they’d sent the site labourer in with a brush. I would imagine that property was subject to some additional ‘snagging’ prior to anyone committing to purchase.
     
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    It's ok having a tip top list of snags, getting the developer out to sort said snags is a totally different matter.
     
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    It always shocks me that someone can have 40 or even at times 50 years experience in a trade or profession.

    The little tricks and details you must know simply can't be taught in a classroom
     
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    Highly recommend Honeywell Survey And Design. Barnsley based and have an office you can pop into at the bottom of Dodworth Road, close to the town end roundabout.
     
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    Jesus, this thread took a massive turn. One minute, I’m a professional shagger (check my Stripadvisor ratings) to then talk about Steve, my neighbour, who is the nicest but dullest racist you’ll ever meet.
     
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    You bought one up Wellhouse Lane ? Welcome to Penistone
     
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    Inbox me Penistone based
     
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    Can’t recommend Chris at Dearne Valley Snagging enough. Been in the building trade for years and really knows his stuff.

    Snagged my new build and did a great job.


    https://www.dvsnagging.co.uk
     
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