We Take Snagging Very Seriously… and Snag Your Home as if it Were Our Own
Building a home is a significant investment.
You deserve the highest standard in workmanship and quality.
But mistakes happen, builders rush projects, and tradespeople often take shortcuts.
Their mistakes can cost you thousands.
That's where snagging comes in.
Hi, I'm Ian Thomson
Founder and Lead Surveyor at Best Snag, Scotlands only dedicated snagging company owned and operated by Chartered Building Surveyors.
My team and I are passionate about ensuring you move into your new home stress-free.
Hi, I'm Ian Thomson
Founder and Lead Surveyor at Best Snag, Scotlands only dedicated snagging company owned and operated by Chartered Building Surveyors.
My team and I are passionate about ensuring you move into your new home stress-free.
At Best Snag Scotland we snag your home as if it were our own.
Here’s why:
My Name is Ian Thomson. I’m the founder of Best Snag Scotland.
I’ve experienced poor workmanship – and the heartache it can bring – firsthand.
When I was 6 years old my parents bought a new home...
They scrimped, sacrificed, and saved for many years to achieve their goal of home ownership. And because it was the biggest investment of their life, it should have been a wonderful, happy, and exciting experience.
But it wasn't.
I still vividly remember the frustration and arguments my mum had with the builder. There was no such thing as a professional snagger back then. So my mum was finding all the issues herself.
She fought tooth and nail to get issues resolved. Sometimes she succeeded. Other times she had to concede failure and live with the constant visual reminder that her home wasn’t built to the standards promised when she bought the house.
This experience made a deep impression on my young mind and stuck with me as I later went into the building trade.
I still vividly remember the frustration and arguments my mum had with the builder. There was no such thing as a professional snagger back then. So my mum was finding all the issues herself.
She went back and forth on issues on a weekly basis.
The builder tried to argue that most of the defects were fine.
But my mum wouldn't have it.
She fought tooth and nail to get issues resolved. Sometimes she succeeded. Other times she had to concede failure and live with the constant visual reminder that her home wasn’t built to the standards promised when she bought the house.
This experience made a deep impression on my young mind and stuck with me as I later went into the building trade.
At 23 Years Of Age, I Became One Of The Youngest Chartered Building Surveyors In Scotland.
After gaining a first class honours Degree in Building Surveying and working with one of Scotlands leading building surveying and project management practices, I was awarded Chartered Building Surveying status by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) following a strict assessment procedure. This is the most highly sought after and respected qualification in the snagging and surveying profession.
I then moved into home building as a site manager and have since built over 100 new build homes in Scotland.
Seeing the building industry has given me unique insights that give me an edge as a snagger.
You’ve probably seen the dozens of news reports showing the horror stories many families experience with their new home. Here are some of the reasons why mistakes happen:
Is it any wonder thousands of homes are being built below acceptable standards – with as many as 100 and sometimes 500 or more snags?
Is it any wonder customers are not getting the quality build they should expect considering the huge mortgages they are paying?
At Best Snag Scotland We Believe Our Role Is To Make Your Move Into Your New Home As Stress Free As Possible.
We take your peace of mind seriously.
We inspect your home as if it were our own.
That's why we have the highest qualification available for snagging and conduct a thorough inspection both inside and outside of your new home, typically investing between four and eight hours undertaking the Best Snag of your new home.
While no house will ever be “perfect”, we can help ensure the snags are made good by your housebuilder at their cost, saving you thousands on current and future repairs.
You’ve spent a lot of money on your new build. You've saved. You've sacrificed. You've gone through the mortgage process. You've carefully selected a builder. So you have every right to expect your new home will be free from costly defects.
Schedule your pre or post completion snagging inspection with Scotland's trusted home inspectors today.
