Pre-completion inspection
A detailed review before legal completion, so visible defects and unfinished work can be recorded while there is still time to raise them with the developer.
Book pre-completion ↗INDEPENDENT · CONSTRUCTION-LED · CLEAR
New-home inspections led by someone who has built homes.
Practical, photo-backed inspections for homeowners across Portsmouth, Hampshire and West Sussex. Aaron Willis brings more than 20 years of residential construction experience to every inspection.
Construction experience · MRPSA member · NHQB checklist-led pre-completion inspections · SiteSnag reporting
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Practical observations. Useful evidence.
Led by a qualified site manager with more than 20 years’ residential construction experience.
A straightforward report you can use with your developer or contractor.
20+ yearsresidential construction experience
Room by roomphotographic observations and clear findings
Independentyour inspection, your report, your next step
Aaron Willis MRPSA
Aaron Willis MRPSA is a Full member of the Residential Property Surveyors Association and works to its professional conduct expectations.
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CHOOSE THE RIGHT INSPECTION
Support at the moments that matter.
Every inspection is agreed around your property, stage of purchase and access arrangements.
Post-completion inspection
A practical review after completion to identify defects, quality concerns and outstanding works that need recording and follow-up.
Book post-completion ↗End-of-defects inspection
A final review before your developer defects period ends, recording unresolved or recurring issues that still need attention.
Ask about end-of-defects ↗UNDERSTANDING NEW-HOME INSPECTIONS
Know what the inspection is for.
A new-home inspection is an independent visual review of the accessible parts of your property. It helps you record workmanship issues, unfinished items and visible defects clearly, before or after completion.
The New Homes Quality Board (NHQB) sets a consumer code and framework for registered developers. An independent inspection can help you understand and evidence issues you may wish to raise with your developer, but it does not replace the developer’s own process, the NHQB code, a warranty inspection or a legal survey.
What we look at
- Visible workmanship and finish, room by room
- Fixtures, fittings and accessible services
- External areas, boundaries and visible completion items
- Photographs, locations and practical descriptions of findings
What to expect
You receive a structured report with photographs and clear observations. It records what was visible on the day and gives you information you can discuss with your developer or contractor.
No inspection can identify every concealed defect or guarantee compliance. Scope, access and timing are agreed before booking.
OUR INSPECTION TECHNOLOGY
Clear reporting for inspectors and homeowners.
SiteSnag supports the inspection workflow and HomeSnag helps homeowners understand and share their findings. These are Willsys product tools used alongside the relevant inspection checklist.
SiteSnag
Inspector-side tools for structured observations, photographs and reports.
HomeSnag
Homeowner-facing tools for reviewing findings and keeping a clear record.
These product icons identify the Willsys tools used for inspection reporting. They are not NHQB approval or accreditation logos.
WHAT WE INSPECT
Practical checks, clearly recorded.
Inside the home
- Walls, ceilings, floors and decorative finishes
- Doors, windows, locks and seals
- Kitchens, bathrooms, fittings and appliances
- Visible sockets, switches, heating and ventilation
Outside the home
- External walls, brickwork and visible drainage
- Gardens, paving, fencing and boundaries
- Garages, balconies, roof spaces and shared areas where accessible
- Outstanding works, access limits and weather conditions
Your report
- Photographs for each finding
- Room or location references
- Plain-language descriptions and suggested remedial action
- A structured document you can share with your developer
A SIMPLE PROCESS
Clear from first conversation to final report.
You do not need to know the construction terminology. We explain what we find in plain language and keep the next step clear.
- Tell us about the propertyShare the address, stage of purchase and your preferred date.
- Agree the inspectionWe confirm access, scope and what you can expect to receive.
- Walk through the findingsReceive a clear report with photographs and practical observations.
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Aaron Willis
Founder · Site Manager
CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE ON YOUR SIDE
A report shaped by time on site.
Willsys New Home Inspections is led by Aaron Willis, a qualified carpenter and site manager with more than two decades working across UK residential construction.
That experience informs what we look for: workmanship, completion quality, buildability and the practical steps needed to resolve an issue.
Pre-completion style support is available. Willsys does not claim NHQB or NHBC approval or affiliation. Your inspection scope and access arrangements are agreed before booking.
Professional membership
Aaron Willis MRPSA is a Full member of the Residential Property Surveyors Association and works to its professional conduct expectations.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you book
When should I book a pre-completion inspection?
Usually when the home is substantially complete and before legal completion, subject to developer access. We will discuss timing when you enquire.
Will this inspection confirm NHQB compliance?
No. This is an independent inspection service. It does not claim NHQB or NHBC approval, certification or affiliation.
What will I receive?
A clear written report with photographic evidence and practical observations. The exact scope is agreed before the appointment.
CLEAR PRICING
Simple starting prices for local homeowners.
Our starting points reflect current independent snagging prices across Portsmouth, Hampshire and West Sussex. We confirm the exact scope and price before you book.
Pre-completion inspection
From £295
For a visual inspection before legal completion, with a structured report and photographs.
How this is priced
Starting price for a standard 1–2 bedroom apartment or smaller home. Larger homes are quoted by floor plan and access.
Post-completion inspection
From £395
A fuller new-build snagging inspection after completion, focused on visible defects and outstanding work.
How this is priced
Starting price for a standard 1–2 bedroom apartment. Three- and four-bedroom homes cost more because the inspection takes longer and covers more rooms and external areas.
Larger homes and tailored scope
Quote first
Homes with more rooms, complex layouts or additional requirements are priced from the floor plan and agreed scope.
What affects the quote
Property size, number of rooms, storeys, external areas, access arrangements, travel and any agreed re-inspection or additional service.
Prices are starting points, not a promise of NHQB compliance or warranty certification. Travel, access and any additional services are confirmed in writing before the appointment.
OFFICIAL GUIDANCE
Useful NHQB documents before you book.
You can read the official checklists used for NHQB pre-completion inspections before arranging your appointment.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Book your inspection.
Tell us about the property and the inspection you need. We will reply to discuss availability and scope.