About Our Snagging Surveyor

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At Build Estimate Limited  our snagging surveys are carried out by Anjana Sameera Thantirige, an experienced construction professional and the Director of Build Estimate Limited. 

 Anjana has 15+ years of construction industry experience, including extensive UK experience across residential construction, social housing, refurbishment, renovation, retrofit, commercial and fit-out projects. 

 His construction and surveying background provides a practical understanding of building construction, workmanship, finishes and common defects that can occur during new-build development. 

Anjana Sameera Thantirige is a Chartered Construction Manager and experienced Quantity Surveyor with a professional background spanning construction, quantity surveying, commercial management and property-related services.

He is the Director of Build Estimate Limited, a UK-based construction and quantity surveying consultancy headquartered in Blackburn, Lancashire.

Anjana's professional experience includes working on residential and construction projects in the UK and internationally, including new-build, refurbishment, renovation, retrofit, social housing and fit-out projects.

His experience enables him to approach snagging inspections from a practical construction perspective rather than simply identifying cosmetic defects.

Our surveyor is a:

• Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
• Chartered Member of the Residential Property Surveyors Association (RPSA)
• MSc in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
• B.Tec in Quantity Surveying
• Diploma in Quantity Surveying
• Domestic Energy Assessor
• Fully insured for professional surveying services
• Trained in relevant construction health and safety requirements, including asbestos awareness and ladder safety

We maintain appropriate professional insurance and supporting documentation for our surveying services.

A new-build property can contain defects that are not immediately obvious to a homeowner. Our inspection considers accessible areas of the property and may identify issues involving:

• Brickwork and external finishes
• Roofs and roof coverings
• Gutters, downpipes and rainwater systems
• Windows and external doors
• Internal doors and joinery
• Walls, ceilings and floors
• Plastering and decoration
• Kitchens and fitted units
• Bathrooms and sanitaryware
• Plumbing installations that are visually accessible
• Heating components that are visually accessible
• Electrical fittings and visible installations
• Drainage and external areas where accessible
• Loft spaces where safe and accessible
• External walls, paving and landscaping
• Finishing defects and workmanship
• Signs of water ingress or moisture-related concerns
• Areas requiring further investigation by an appropriate specialist

Our survey is based on visual inspection and accessible areas. We do not dismantle building elements or carry out destructive investigations.

Where an issue appears to require specialist investigation, we will identify this in the report rather than presenting a visual observation as a definitive diagnosis.

Where conditions, access and regulations permit, our snagging surveys can also incorporate additional inspection technology.

We can use drone photography to assist with the inspection of suitable external areas, including roofs and elevated elevations that may not be safely accessible from ground level.

Our drone operation is subject to appropriate safety considerations, weather conditions and applicable aviation restrictions.

Thermal imaging can assist in identifying temperature differences that may indicate areas requiring further investigation.

Thermal imaging is particularly useful when suitable environmental conditions exist. It is an investigative tool rather than a standalone diagnosis, and any potentially significant finding will be clearly explained within the report.

Our objective is to provide homeowners with an independent record of visible defects and areas requiring attention.

Following the inspection, we provide a detailed report supported by photographs where appropriate. Each identified issue is described clearly so that the homeowner can understand:

• What has been observed
• Where the issue is located
• Why it may require attention
• What action may be appropriate
• Whether further specialist investigation may be required

We aim to make our reports practical for homeowners to use when communicating with their developer or contractor.

A snagging survey is not simply a checklist of cosmetic defects.

Understanding how buildings are constructed can help an inspector recognise relationships between different building elements and identify areas that may warrant closer attention.

Our wider construction experience in quantity surveying, construction management, residential projects, refurbishment and property-related work provides a practical foundation for carrying out detailed snagging inspections.

We also understand the importance of presenting findings clearly and objectively, without overstating what can be established through a visual inspection.

Snaggings.co.uk is operated by Build Estimate Limited, a UK construction surveying and consultancy business based in Blackburn, Lancashire.

Build Estimate Limited provides professional construction and quantity surveying services to homeowners, contractors, architects and other construction professionals.

The Snaggings.co.uk service focuses specifically on residential snagging surveys, providing homeowners with an independent inspection service across Lancashire, the North West and other areas of the UK.

Our core coverage includes:

Blackburn • Darwen • Burnley • Preston • Lancashire • Manchester • Liverpool • Merseyside • North West England

We can also consider inspections in other parts of the UK depending on availability and project requirements.

Every property is different. Our approach is therefore to combine a structured inspection process with professional construction experience.

We focus on:

Thorough inspection
We systematically inspect accessible areas of the property.

Clear reporting
Findings are presented in straightforward language with supporting photographs where appropriate.

Independent observations
We report what we can reasonably establish from the inspection rather than making unsupported assumptions.

Practical advice
Where appropriate, we identify recommended next steps or when specialist investigation may be required.

Professional standards
Our work is supported by professional membership, relevant experience and appropriate insurance.

If you are buying a new-build home, have recently completed on your property or want an independent assessment of outstanding defects, our professional snagging survey can provide a detailed record of visible issues requiring attention.

Contact Snaggings.co.uk today to discuss your property and arrange your inspection.

Build Estimate Limited
Kings Court
33 King Street
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB2 2DH
United Kingdom

Serving homeowners across Lancashire, the North West and the UK