Which snagging companies should you compare?

These firms publish Dubai inspection services and enough detail to start a comparison. They're listed alphabetically. The descriptions below are their own service claims; this isn't a tested ranking.

CompanyWhat its own page describesWhat to settle in your quote
GTA InspectorsPre-handover checks covering building systems, finishes and infrared scans; report within 24 hoursWhich tests need working utilities, who attends and the cost of a revisit
Land SterlingSnagging reports and tailored building assessments; distinguishes visual checks from more detailed structural workThe survey level you're buying, included equipment and report delivery date
Property CheckDigital and PDF Property Report Card within 24 hours; describes reinspection and developer liaisonHow many return visits are included and when follow-up support ends

Sources: GTA Inspectors, Land Sterling, Property Check · Checked 10 November 2026. Delivery times are the providers' advertised promises.

How do you choose the best firm for your home?

Send each firm the same brief: home type, floor area, location and appointment date. Confirm with the developer whether power, water and cooling will be working.

Ask for an anonymised sample report. Each defect needs a location, photograph and explanation. “Bathroom needs attention” leaves you chasing the detail.

Hypothetical example: “Bedroom balcony door: daylight visible at the lower seal; photograph attached; check again after adjustment.” That's a useful item to track through repairs. It isn't a finding from a real home.

For an apartment in Mina Rashid, give the inspector the building and unit details. Settle any uncertainty about the property's freehold or other ownership right with the seller before commissioning the inspection.

What should the inspection include?

Ask the inspector to mark each proposed test as included, excluded or dependent on access. GTA's published scope, for example, covers mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, finishes and infrared scans.

Ask aboutGet a specific answer
Cooling“Will you test operation, or only inspect the visible fittings?”
Plumbing“Which fixtures and drains will you run?”
Electrical checks“Which sockets and panels can you inspect safely?”
Roofs, terraces and pools“Are these included for my villa, and what access do you need?”
Concealed or inaccessible areas“How will you record what you couldn't inspect?”

Watch out: Land Sterling separates visual assessments from more detailed structural work. Have the investigation you need named in the appointment.

Sources: GTA inspection scope · Land Sterling assessment levels · Checked 10 November 2026.

How much will snagging cost?

Ask for a total in AED, including any applicable tax, report and return visit. A comparable fixed fee for your home isn't published on the checked pages.

Hypothetical quotes: AED 1,800 for inspection + AED 600 for a return visit = AED 2,400. A quote of AED 2,200 including that visit would be AED 200 lower, if scope and tax treatment match. These amounts illustrate a comparison; they aren't market prices.

Ask who pays if the inspector arrives but can't enter or test the home. Put the cancellation and rescheduling terms beside the price.

What happens after the report arrives?

  1. Send the report through the developer's agreed channel. Ask for an acknowledgement and reference number.
  2. Request repair dates against the listed items. Keep the original photographs and item references.
  3. Book the follow-up. Ask the inspector to mark each item repaired, still open or inaccessible.
  4. Read the handover wording before signing. Use your sale and purchase agreement to identify the relevant obligations. Ask your lawyer about unclear acceptance or payment clauses.

Property Check describes reinspection and developer liaison. Get the included visits and end date in writing.

If the appointment keeps moving, use the delayed-handover guide to organise the dates and correspondence.

Source: Property Check follow-up description · Checked 10 November 2026. The steps above are a suggested way to manage your report.

What isn't published?

There's no verified head-to-head result or all-in quote for your property. Checks on 10 November 2026 covered the firms' pages, DLD (“snagging companies”), Emaar (“handover snagging”) and press comparisons. They didn't establish an official quality ranking or your developer's access rules.

Ask the firm for its current business licence, the attending inspector's qualifications, insurance details and any connection to your seller. Send the developer the proposed inspector's details and get access requirements in writing.

Frequently asked questions

Can a snagging report guarantee there are no hidden defects?

Ask what couldn't be accessed or tested, and what further investigation is needed. Land Sterling's visual, non-intrusive assessment is one service level; don't treat it as a guarantee about everything behind walls.

Does thermal imaging mean everything has been tested?

Ask which systems will be tested and how. A list of equipment doesn't tell you whether power, water or access will allow the planned checks. Have the report identify any limits on the day.

Can you stop a payment because defects were found?

Ask your lawyer to check the payment and acceptance clauses before you act. An inspector's technical report doesn't answer what your agreement allows you to withhold.

What should you send before booking?

Send the unit details, floor plan and confirmed access arrangements privately. Ask the reply to name the inspector, scope, total price and report date.