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Snagging inspection in Dubai Marina
Independent snagging and handover inspections for Dubai Marina properties — with the report in your inbox the same day.
Dubai Marina is a mature tower community where most transactions are resale rather than new handover. That changes what an inspection is for: instead of holding a developer to account before signing, the job is telling a buyer what condition they are actually purchasing.
We inspect across the community and send the report the same day, before the handover documents get signed. Our inspectors are certified by InterNACHI and every inspection includes thermal imaging as standard.
What we check most carefully in Dubai Marina
In buildings of this age, the questions are about wear and about previous repairs. Air-conditioning systems approaching the end of their service life, waterproofing that has failed and been patched, water damage covered by recent paint, and alterations made by previous owners without permits — particularly to electrical and plumbing. Proximity to the water also puts external glazing seals and balcony finishes under more strain than inland towers.
- Air-conditioning performance and temperature differential at the unit's FCUs
- Waterproofing in bathrooms, kitchens and at balcony thresholds
- Balcony drainage and the seal at sliding door tracks
- Hollow tiling and level tolerances across living areas
- Distribution board, socket polarity and circuit protection
- Window and sliding door alignment, seals and glazing condition
Booking around a Dubai Marina handover
Handover appointments arrive in clusters as a phase completes, which means inspection slots fill quickly during a release. Book as soon as the developer gives you a date rather than waiting for final confirmation.
Utilities need to be connected. Without DEWA live we cannot test water pressure, drainage, electrical circuits or air conditioning.
After the inspection
You receive the report the same day, formatted so it can go straight to the developer without rewriting. When rectification is complete, message us and we return to verify the work — included in your original fee rather than charged as a second visit.
What we check
Structure & finishes
Walls, ceilings, floors, skirting, paint, tile levels and hollow tiling.
Doors & joinery
Alignment, sealing, locks, handles, wardrobes and built-in cabinetry.
Plumbing
Water pressure, drainage, leaks, traps, heaters, bathroom and kitchen fittings.
Electrical
Sockets, switches, DB board, earthing, lighting circuits and outdoor points.
HVAC
Air flow, temperature differential, condensation, ducting and drainage lines.
Waterproofing
Bathrooms, roofs, terraces, balconies and external wall junctions.
External areas
Landscaping, irrigation, boundary walls, garage, driveway and drainage falls.
Thermal imaging
Hidden leaks, damp behind finishes, missing insulation and overheating electrical points a visual check cannot find.
Dubai Marina questions
How much does snagging cost in Dubai Marina?
Price depends on the unit type and size. Message us with the property type and we will confirm a fixed price the same day.
How soon can you attend?
Usually within a few days. Handovers in Dubai Marina tend to cluster as a phase completes, so give as much notice as you can during a release.
Does the property need utilities connected?
Yes. Without DEWA live we cannot test water pressure, drainage, electrical circuits or air conditioning, and those tests are a substantial part of the value.
Do I need to be there for the inspection?
No. We can collect keys, carry out the inspection and send you the report the same day.
Nearby communities
Most owners in Dubai Marina book a new handover inspection. If you moved in during the last twelve months, a defect liability period inspection is usually the better fit, and for a secondary-market purchase see our resale inspection.
Handover date in Dubai Marina?
Send us the unit type and your date and we will confirm availability and a fixed price the same day.