A snagging inspection is a two to four hour walk through your new apartment or villa before you sign the handover form. We check 110 points, photograph every defect, hand you a numbered report the same day and submit it to the developer on your behalf. You keep the one-year and ten-year developer liability under Article 40 of Dubai Law No. 6 of 2019, with the evidence to use it.
What is included
- Inspection of all 110 points from our handover checklist: doors, windows, walls, floors, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, kitchen, bathrooms, balcony and common areas.
- Socket tester, water pressure and drainage tests, level and slope checks, moisture meter on wet areas.
- Thermal imaging of ceilings below AC units and wet areas (optional add-on) to find hidden leaks and missing insulation.
- Numbered PDF report with wide and close-up photos, severity for every item and the article of law that applies.
- Submission of the snag list to the developer through its official channel, with delivery confirmation and a written rectification schedule request.
- Re-inspection after repairs (optional add-on) and a reminder in month eleven of the defect liability period.
- Key collection by power of attorney for owners abroad (optional add-on).
How it works
- You send us the completion notice and the unit details. We book the slot inside the developer’s inspection window; in Q4 handover season book two to three weeks ahead.
- The inspector, a certified partner company working under our contract, meets the developer’s representative at the unit. You deal with us: one contract, one invoice, one point of contact. DEWA and district cooling must be active in your name; we tell you how to do it.
- Two to four hours on site for an apartment, four to eight for a villa. You can attend in person or follow by video call.
- Report within 24 hours. You decide which items go to the developer; we file the list and chase the written schedule.
- Re-inspection once the developer reports the repairs done. You sign the handover form only when critical items are closed.
Prices
Fixed prices, no hourly billing. All prices exclude 5% VAT. Use the calculator below for an instant quote; the final price is confirmed in writing before the visit.
| Unit type | Inspection, AED | On site |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | 749 | about 2 hours |
| 1 bedroom | 899 | 2 to 3 hours |
| 2 bedrooms | 1,199 | 3 hours |
| 3 bedrooms | 1,499 | 3 to 4 hours |
| 4 bedrooms or penthouse | 1,899 | 4 hours |
| Townhouse | 1,899 | 4 to 5 hours |
| Villa | from 2,599 | 5 to 8 hours |
Add-ons: thermal imaging 400 AED, re-inspection visit 40% of the inspection price, key collection by power of attorney 350 AED. Villas above 5,000 sq ft are quoted individually.
Snagging inspection price calculator
| Inspection | 1,199 AED |
| Subtotal excl. VAT | 1,199 AED |
| VAT 5% | 60 AED |
| Total | 1,259 AED |
Fixed price, confirmed in writing before the visit. Villas above 5,000 sq ft are priced at 0.9 AED per sq ft.
Book this inspectionWhy owners book us
- We know the building before we arrive: our database holds the DLD transaction history, the developer’s handover record and the floor plans for 2,800 Dubai projects.
- One contact for the whole chain: inspection, developer follow-up, DEWA and Ejari, and later renting or selling the unit through our agency.
- Reports written for action by a certified inspection partner under our quality control: every item has a severity, a photo number and the clause to quote. Developers’ customer care teams accept them without rewriting.
- Licensed real estate agency, RERA ORN 31933, office on Sheikh Zayed Road. You deal with a company that stays in Dubai after the handover.
Do it yourself instead?
If you prefer to inspect the unit yourself, download our free 110-point checklist with an inspection record and signature block. It is the same list the inspection is carried out against.
Questions
When should the inspection happen?
After the completion notice and before you sign the handover form. Most developers give a window of about 30 days.
Can you inspect if I am abroad?
Yes. With a notarised power of attorney we attend the handover, collect the keys and send you the report and a video walk-through.
What if the developer refuses to fix an item?
We escalate in writing with reference to Article 40 of Law 6/2019, and if needed guide you through a RERA complaint via the Dubai REST app and the Rental Disputes Settlement Centre.
Is the price the same for a furnished unit?
Yes. Appliances and fitted furniture listed in the SPA are checked within the standard price.
How fast is the report?
Within 24 hours of the visit, usually the same evening.