Snagging Inspection Pricing Across the UAE
Know exactly what you pay before you book. Fixed prices by property size, honest inclusions, reports delivered within 24 hours. Starting from AED 799 in Dubai.
Is It Worth Paying for a Snagging Survey?
Most buyers ask this before booking. The honest answer is in the numbers. A single undetected plumbing leak in a Dubai apartment costs between AED 3,000 and AED 8,000 to fix after key handover. A missed waterproofing fault in a villa can run AED 15,000 or more. Our inspection fee starts at AED 799.
According to the Dubai Land Department, property defects are one of the most common causes of post-handover disputes between buyers and developers in the UAE. Once you sign the handover acceptance, proving a defect was pre-existing without a dated, photographic snagging report becomes very difficult.
One inspection. One report. Every defect documented before the developer’s liability window closes.
- Fixed prices by property size. No surprises after the inspection.
- Every price includes the snagging report, delivered within 24 hours.
- Desnagging follow-up available after developer rectification.
- No referral fees from developers. No conflict of interest.
Snagging Inspection Prices Across the UAE
All prices below include on-site inspection by a qualified engineer and a full photographic snagging report delivered by email within 24 hours. Prices vary by emirate due to travel distance from our Dubai base.
- Structural, MEP and finishing inspection
- Photographic snagging report
- Developer-submission formatting
- Delivered within 24 hours
- Structural, MEP and finishing inspection
- Photographic snagging report
- Arada and Alef Group report formatting
- Delivered within 24 hours
- Structural, MEP and finishing inspection
- Photographic snagging report
- Aldar-formatted developer submission
- Delivered within 24 hours
- Structural, MEP and finishing inspection
- Photographic snagging report
- RAK Properties report formatting
- Delivered within 24 hours
Price Breakdown by Property Size (VAT Applicable on all prices).
| Property Type | Size Range | Dubai | Sharjah | Abu Dhabi | RAK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1BR Apartment | Up to 750 sq ft | AED 799 | AED 899 | AED 999 | AED 1,099 |
| 2BR Apartment | 750–1,400 sq ft | AED 1,200 | AED 1,300 | AED 1,400 | AED 1,500 |
| 3BR Apartment | 1,400–2,200 sq ft | AED 1,800 | AED 1,900 | AED 2,000 | AED 2,100 |
| Townhouse | Up to 3,500 sq ft | AED 2,500 | AED 2,600 | AED 2,800 | AED 2,900 |
| Standard Villa | 3,500–6,000 sq ft | AED 3,500 | AED 3,600 | AED 3,800 | AED 3,900 |
| Large Villa | 6,000 sq ft+ | From AED 5,000 | From AED 5,100 | From AED 5,300 | From AED 5,400 |
| Commercial Unit | By scope | From AED 1,500 | From AED 1,600 | From AED 1,800 | From AED 1,900 |
| Thermal imaging add-on: from AED 400 per inspection across all emirates. All prices include photographic snagging report delivered within 24 hours. VAT not applicable on inspection services. | |||||
Pricing correct as of Q2 2026. Contact us for large villas, commercial complexes, or warehouse inspections — we quote within 2 hours.
Every Snagging Inspection Includes
Every price above covers the same complete inspection. No basic tier that skips electrical testing. No premium tier that includes the report. One price, one standard.
Structural Inspection
Walls, ceilings, floors, and load-bearing elements checked for cracks, settlement, and deviation from level using a digital spirit level and precision gauge.
Electrical Systems
Every socket outlet tested for live, neutral, and earth connections using a power socket tester and voltage tester. DB panel labelling and MCB function verified.
Plumbing and Water
Every tap, toilet, and waste outlet tested. Moisture meter readings behind bathroom walls, under kitchen sinks, and at all wet room junctions. Waterproofing checked at all terrace junctions.
HVAC Performance
Airflow volume measured at every AC vent using a digital anemometer. Thermostat calibration, indoor unit drainage, and refrigerant line insulation checked. Critical in Dubai’s summer climate.
Doors, Windows and Finishing
Every door and window tested for alignment, lock engagement, and seal quality. All surfaces checked for paint defects, tile lippage, grout inconsistency, and silicone seal quality at wet areas.
Photographic Snagging Report
Every defect documented with a photograph, GPS-stamped location, severity classification, and recommended rectification action. Formatted for direct developer submission. Delivered within 24 hours.
Can I Do a Snagging Survey Myself?
You can walk through the property and note what you see. But the defects that cost the most money to fix are rarely the ones you can see. Hollow tiles that pass a visual check will crack within 12 months. Plumbing leaks behind fitted cabinetry only show when the water reaches the floor below. Electrical polarity reversal at socket outlets is undetectable without a tester.
A self-inspection will find paint marks and visible tile chips. A professional snagging inspection finds the defects that save you AED 3,000 to AED 15,000 in post-handover repairs.
Who pays for snagging? The property buyer commissions and pays for the inspection. The developer is then required to carry out the rectification at no cost to the buyer during the defect liability period. The inspection fee is the buyer’s — the repair cost is the developer’s, provided the defects are documented before handover acceptance.
Not sure which inspection you need? Call or WhatsApp us and we confirm the right scope within minutes.
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