Málaga and Costa del Sol
Professional snagging list service on the Costa del Sol.
We inspect your property and produce the post-completion list of defects, delivered as a report signed by a chartered technician and valid for your claim.
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We work with local professionals of every trade.
Fixed price
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We believe architecture is a service to the public.
The service
What is a snagging list and why does it matter?
A snagging list is a report gathering the cosmetic and functional faults caused by construction defects. In a new-build home, the owner is entitled to have them repaired by the developer or seller.
It seems hard to believe that a brand-new building can carry defects and hidden faults, but it is a reality across many developments in Spain, and particularly in Málaga and the Costa del Sol: shortage of skilled labour, cost and schedule cutting, and problems during construction.
Trust the report to a professional technician
A report with legal standing for your claim.
Signed by a chartered technical architect.
Delivered within 24 hours of the visit.
Coverage
Where do we offer the service?
We work across the province of Málaga, the Costa del Sol, the Costa Tropical and part of Campo de Gibraltar.
Common questions
Frequently asked
Get in touch if you have a specific question or want more detail about the service.
How long do I have to claim?
In Spain this is governed by Law 38/1999 on Building Regulation, which sets three periods according to the severity of the damage:
- 1 year for finishing and material defects.
- 3 years for defects affecting habitability.
- 10 years for defects affecting the structural safety of the building.
Who should carry out the repairs?
The builder. In most cases, however, there is no contract between the builder and the owner, so the claim is addressed directly to the developer or seller.
Where does the term "snagging" come from?
It originates in the United Kingdom and is used in construction to describe the inspection and listing of minor faults in a new build. In the United States the same process is called a punch list.
Most items are cosmetic — damaged fittings, scratches, missing elements — but more serious defects also appear, such as cracks, leaks or installation faults, common when the final stages of the works are rushed.
What exactly is inspected?
That every finish in the property is in perfect condition:
- Walls and ceilings
- Doors and windows
- Floors
- Stairs
- Paintwork
Book your inspection
Tell us where the property is and when you take handover, and we will arrange the visit.