Finishes
Surfaces you can see and touch.
- Paint, plaster and tile finish
- Grout and sealant lines
- Flooring joints and visible damage
Limitation. Finishes behind furniture, fixed units or surfaces that cannot be accessed are not assessed.
Property snagging and inspection in Dubai
Your Investment Deserves a Proper Handover
Snagging and property inspection coordination for apartments, townhouses and villas in Dubai. Understand what can be observed, receive a documented report and plan your next steps with confidence.
Quote first: a written scope and its limitations before you commit. Any instruments used are confirmed in your agreed scope.
- Written scope and quote first
- Photo-documented findings
- Apartment, townhouse and villa
- Separate owner consent before provider access
Choose the inspection for your property
Every property type has different areas to check. Start with the one that matches yours.
Apartment Inspection
Room-by-room inspection of a Dubai apartment, including wet areas, cooling, glazing, joinery and balconies, within an agreed scope.
Townhouse Inspection
Level-by-level inspection of a Dubai townhouse, including stairs, terraces, external doors and accessible outdoor areas.
Villa Inspection
A scoped inspection of a Dubai villa's interiors, external elevations and outdoor areas, with pools and specialist systems agreed separately.
How SnagRight works
SnagRight coordinates the service: we take your request, confirm the scope, arrange a written quote and booking, and deliver the report. The inspection is performed, and the report signed, by an appropriately licensed inspection provider, subject to verification and confirmed in your agreement. You always know who is responsible for what.
- Quote first. Every property is scoped and quoted in writing before anything is booked.
- Clear scope. What is included, and what is not, is agreed in advance.
- Documented findings. Each item is recorded with a location, photographs and a suggested next step.
- Honest limits. Areas that could not be inspected are listed, not glossed over.
Find the right inspection
Tell us where you are in the property journey and the type of home, and we will point you to the most suitable service. No personal details are needed.
Answer up to three questions to see a suggested starting point. Nothing you select is sent or stored, and no personal details are asked for.
Suggested starting points by stage
- New handover: Pre-Handover Snagging
- Buying resale: Resale Property Inspection
- Warranty ending: DLP / Warranty Inspection
- Renovation completed: Renovation Inspection
- Repairs completed: Reinspection
A suggestion only, not a professional selection. The inspection provider confirms the actual scope in your written quote.
One investment. Three property types.
Every property type has different areas to check. Compare them side by side below, or choose yours in the cards above.
- Included in standard unit scope
- Subject to written scope or a separate service
- Excluded — common property or specialist
| Inspection area | Apartment | Townhouse | Villa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bathrooms and wet areasVisible leaks, drainage, fittings and sealant in your unit. | IncludedIncluded in standard unit scope | IncludedIncluded in standard unit scope | IncludedIncluded in standard unit scope |
| MEP fittings serving your unitAccessible fittings serving your unit only. Concealed and building-wide systems are not covered. | IncludedIncluded in standard unit scope | IncludedIncluded in standard unit scope | IncludedIncluded in standard unit scope |
| Doors, windows and joineryAlignment, operation, seals and visible finish. | IncludedIncluded in standard unit scope | IncludedIncluded in standard unit scope | IncludedIncluded in standard unit scope |
| Internal stairs and landingsFinish, fixing and movement. In an apartment, only where the unit has its own stairs. | By scopeSubject to written scope or a separate service | IncludedIncluded in standard unit scope | IncludedIncluded in standard unit scope |
| Private balcony or terraceOnly where it is yours, included in the written scope and safely accessible. | By scopeSubject to written scope or a separate service | By scopeSubject to written scope or a separate service | By scopeSubject to written scope or a separate service |
| Private garden or patioOnly where privately allocated and in the written scope. Communal landscaping is excluded. | ExcludedExcluded — common property or specialist | By scopeSubject to written scope or a separate service | By scopeSubject to written scope or a separate service |
| Private roofExcluded by default; only if it is your private roof, expressly agreed and safely accessible. | ExcludedExcluded — common property or specialist | By scopeSubject to written scope or a separate service | By scopeSubject to written scope or a separate service |
| Pool and plant roomNot part of standard snagging. A private pool or plant room is a separately quoted specialist service. | ExcludedExcluded — common property or specialist | By scopeSubject to written scope or a separate service | By scopeSubject to written scope or a separate service |
| Common areas and building systemsLobbies, lifts, shared gym or pool, common roof and building-wide systems belong to the building, not your unit. | ExcludedExcluded — common property or specialist | ExcludedExcluded — common property or specialist | ExcludedExcluded — common property or specialist |
What a standard inspection of your individual unit covers. “By scope” means it is inspected only when it is yours, confirmed in the written scope and safely accessible; private pools, plant rooms and specialist systems are a separately quoted service. “Excluded” items are common property or need a specialist. Exclusive use does not necessarily mean legal ownership, and the exact scope is confirmed in writing before you decide.
Why inspect a new home?
A finished interior can look excellent and still have items that need attention: a shower that does not drain fully, a balcony door that does not seal, a room that will not cool. Handover is when the property is empty, the developer's process is open and a dated record is most useful.
An inspection replaces impressions with evidence. It records what can be observed in the accessible areas, so you can raise items through the developer's process before you move in or let the property. Read why pre-handover snagging matters.
What is inspected
Inspections cover six areas of the home, within the scope agreed in your quote.
Water and drainage
Visible leaks and how water moves.
- Visible leaks at fittings and taps
- Drain flow and standing water where tested
- Sealant around baths, showers and basins
Limitation. Concealed pipework and waterproofing cannot be seen. A moisture reading alone does not prove a concealed defect.
Electrical fittings
Accessible fittings, checked without opening anything.
- Sockets and switches: fixing and operation
- Light fittings that can be reached
- Visible damage or loose plates
Limitation. This is not an electrical safety certification, and distribution boards and wiring are not opened.
Cooling and ventilation
Observations under suitable operating conditions.
- Whether units start and run
- Vent and grille condition
- Visible condensation or drainage concerns
Limitation. Performance depends on conditions on the day. Systems are observed, not commissioned or balanced.
Openings and joinery
Doors, windows, cabinets and ironmongery.
- Door and window alignment and operation
- Handles, locks and seals
- Cabinet doors, drawers and hinges
Limitation. Operation is checked in normal use. Glazing performance and security ratings are not assessed.
External and other
Accessible areas outside the main living space, as agreed.
- Balcony and terrace drainage
- Visible exterior finish and sealant
- Accessible garden and boundary elements
Limitation. Roofs, pools, plant rooms and unsafe areas are included only where agreed, and sometimes need a specialist.
Reports you can act on
Each finding has a reference number, a location, photographs, a short description, a priority and a suggested next step. The report also lists conditions on the day and any areas that could not be inspected.
EX-001 Bathroom
Remains open
Water and drainage
Water remains around the floor drain after a controlled test pour.
Indicative priority Higher
EX-002 Balcony
Remains open
Openings and joinery
A visible gap at the lower seal of the balcony door.
Indicative priority Medium
EX-003 Living room
Could not be checked
Cooling and ventilation
Airflow from one supply grille feels noticeably weaker than the others.
Indicative priority Medium
These cards are synthetic. They do not describe any real property, developer, customer or completed job, and the small pictures shown in place of photographs are generic illustrations, not photographs of anything real.
See the Sample ReportFrom enquiry to follow-up
Enquire
Tell us the property type, stage and location. Sending an enquiry does not involve any payment.
Scope and quote
You receive a written scope, its limitations and a quote before you decide anything.
Authorisation and booking
You approve the quote. The owner gives separate consent before any provider access is arranged.
Professional inspection
An appropriately licensed inspection provider, subject to verification and confirmed in your agreement, inspects the agreed scope.
Photographic report
Findings are documented with photographs, locations and notes. The inspection provider signs the professional report.
Developer follow-up
You can use the report to document concerns and follow up with the developer or responsible party.
Optional reinspection
Where agreed, a reinspection (sometimes called de-snagging) checks items reported as addressed.
Illustrative journey. Your agreement sets the actual scope, fees, consents and responsibilities.
Two things buyers often ask
What developers are expected to do
Developers are expected to hand over in accordance with applicable contractual standards and to address eligible defects under relevant legal and contractual obligations. An inspection report can help you document concerns and follow up.
What applies to your property depends on your sale and purchase agreement (SPA), any warranties and the law. General information, not legal advice.
Read about DLP and warrantiesOwners abroad
If you cannot be in Dubai for handover, the inspection can be coordinated remotely and the report delivered digitally. You still give your own consent, and access is arranged lawfully.
How it works for overseas owners
Guides from the knowledge centre
Plain-English guides to handover, reports, warranties and letting, plus a searchable library of the kinds of item a report may record.
Handover Checklist
What to prepare, check and record before you accept the keys to a new Dubai home, with a printable checklist.
Reading a Snagging Report
What each part of a snagging report means, from scope and limitations to finding references, priorities and next steps.
DLP and Warranties
General information on defects liability periods, warranties and Article 40 of Dubai Law No. 6 of 2019, and how to prepare before deadlines.
Know someone approaching handover?
Brokers, advisers, interior designers, property managers and existing customers can introduce a property, including one where renovation or fit-out works are finishing, with the owner's agreement to be contacted. Registered partners may receive eligible referral fees under an approved partner agreement — terms confirmed in writing.
Work with SnagRight as a partner
Any referral terms are set out in a written partner agreement. Nothing is paid automatically for submitting details, and no rates are published here.
Common questions
What does SnagRight do?
SnagRight coordinates property snagging and inspection services in Dubai. We scope your request, arrange a written quote and booking, and deliver the report. The inspection itself is performed, and the report signed, by a separate inspection provider confirmed in your agreement.
Do you publish prices?
No. Every property and scope is different, so each request receives a written quote before anything is booked. There is no online checkout.
Can every defect be found?
No. Inspections are visual and non-destructive, in safe, accessible areas within an agreed scope. Concealed or intermittent issues may not be visible, and areas not inspected are listed in the report.
Will the developer have to fix everything in the report?
Not necessarily. Each item is assessed under your contract, any warranty and the applicable law. The report helps you raise concerns clearly.
I live outside the UAE. Can you still help?
Yes. Inspections can be coordinated remotely, with the report delivered digitally. Your own consent and lawful access arrangements are still required.
How do I get started?
Tell us about the property and its stage on the quote page, and a written scope and quote follows. There is no online checkout or instant booking.
Request an Inspection Quote
Tell us about the property. We confirm the scope, its limitations and a quote in writing before you commit. Sending an enquiry takes no payment.