In this episode we are having a look at the possibility of pest infestation in your new build home which include pests such as rodents, birds, bats, wasps, bees and insects. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofessionalservices LinkedIn: linkedin.com...
Aug 23, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In this episode we are having a look at some more of our YouTube conversations, I hope you find them interesting as it shows other new house buyers across the country are all having the same issues with snags and their developers. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instag...
Jun 09, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In this episode we are looking at why your newly built home has defects and some of the contributing reasons why, starting from the initial land purchase through the procurement and construction phases, to the finished product your new home. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instag...
May 26, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this week’s episode let’s have a look at some of the opportunities you might have to visit your new home before you take legal completion, these are the pre plaster inspection and home demonstration. I will also be discussing what to expect on your development once you have moved into your new home Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalserv...
May 12, 2023•12 min
In this week’s episode I thought it useful to talk about some of the things you are going to need to think about and how you and your new home are going to have to learn to live together. I cover condensation, mould growth and what to expect with some useful tips once you have moved in to control condensation and if you are thinking of decorating. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials...
Apr 28, 2023•12 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In this episode we are having a look at some of the comments we get on our YouTube channel which you might find interesting. I finish off the podcast on a positive note with an inspection one of our surveyors carried out last year and a comment from a customer regarding the response from their developer after we had carried out their inspection Hope you enjoy it. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.c...
Apr 14, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this episode I am talking about the quality of new build homes and I start off by telling you about a conversation with a small developer in the Lake district who did not like what I had put in my snagging report. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/lively...
Mar 31, 2023•12 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this week podcast I am going to be giving you my top ten tips to help you dry your new property out. I will also be discussing plaster board beetles, shrinkage and those annoying creaking floorboards. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofessionals...
Mar 17, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this week’s episode let’s have a look at the top ten most common snags we see, the top ten worst snags and the reasons why. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofessionalservices LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ian-lively-44470027 TikTok: tiktok.com/@liv...
Mar 03, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this episode we are looking at why some developers customer care departments don’t seem to care, or at worst refuse to do your snags. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofessionalservices LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ian-lively-44470027 TikTok: tikto...
Feb 17, 2023•9 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this episode we take a look at why your developer is pushing you for a snagging list within the first seven days or earlier. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofessionalservices LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ian-lively-44470027 TikTok: tiktok.com/@li...
Feb 03, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this weeks episode we are going to be having a look at how you go about finding a professional snagger and our top 5 tips of what you should look for when looking for a snagging company. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofessionalservices Linked...
Jan 20, 2023•10 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Common snags and how to Identify them. In this episode I am looking at some of the common snags we see during our inspections and how you can identify them. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofessionalservices LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ian-lively-44...
Jan 06, 2023•11 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In this episode we are having a look at some of the conversations we get from our YouTube videos, these are sometimes a little passionate and peoples views are always interesting and it’s good to share their experiences and comments both good and bad as it highlights some of the failings within the house building industry. Let me know if you find them interesting or not. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalse...
Dec 30, 2022•12 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Let’s have a rant In this week’s episode I am talking about year-end and half-year completions. As we are coming up to Christmas the majority of developers will be rushing to complete their year-end or half-year numbers. This is a nightmare for new build homebuyers as well as professional snaggers, because at this time of year most newly built houses will have been rushed with little or no care taken during the build process. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.u...
Dec 16, 2022•8 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode, I am discussing what you should look for when you are choosing a developer to buy your new home from. I also give you my top ten tips when buying a new home. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofessionalservices LinkedIn: linkedin.co...
Dec 02, 2022•11 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode we discuss what you should do with your snagging list once it has been completed either by yourself or a professional snagging Company and some of the issues you face with your developer. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofessionals...
Nov 18, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode I have done something a little different and taken a few comments from some of our YouTube videos along with my answers which I hope you find interesting. I don’t know if this is something you want but would appreciate it if you could let me know if you would like to hear more. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices You...
Nov 04, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In today’s episode we are going to talk about what a professional snagger does, how they should conduct your survey, and what your report should look like. Which I am sure you will all find interesting. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofessionalse...
Oct 21, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In today’s episode I'm talking about what the new homes quality board and the new homes ombudsman mean for new build homebuyers. Together they should help give more protection to new build homebuyers. I also discuss what the implications are for new home buyers when using the pre- completion check list. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalse...
Oct 07, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode we are going to share some of the things you will need to do before you move house, as well as key things to take note of once you move into your new property. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofessionalservices LinkedIn: linkedin.c...
Sep 23, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode we are sharing our top tips on how to do your own snagging inspection, we take you through the process step by step helping you to compile a snagging list for your developer/site manager. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/livelyprofessionals...
Sep 09, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In today’s episode we are explaining the process of how you go about choosing a professional snagging company, what you should look out for, and how they show professionalism, as not all snagging companies are the same. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagram: instagram.com/liv...
Sep 02, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In today’s episode of Let’s Get Snagging, we are discussing what we mean by snagging, when the snagging process begins and how to conduct your own snagging checklist. Including what you should do with a snagging report once it’s completed. Send your questions to: Email: Socials@livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Services: New Build Snagging: livelyprofessionalservices.co.uk Our Socials: Facebook: facebook.com/livelyprofessionalservices YouTube: youtube.com/c/LivelyProfessionalServices Instagra...
Sep 02, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Hello and welcome to the first episode of our new podcast, Let’s Get Snagging. This podcast is our way of giving help and advice to people who are buying, or have bought a new build property to help understand what snags are and how the snagging process works. Hopefully as the show grows, we will have episodes where we can answer any of your snagging questions. I hope you enjoy this first episode. If you would like more information about our services, then why don’t you check out our website bel...
Sep 02, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 1
