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How much does snagging cost in Dubai — 2025 guide
Pricing, what an inspection covers, and why snagging must happen before you sign the handover.
Last updated: June 2026
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Snagging inspection in Dubai costs from 1,500 AED for a studio to 3,000 AED for a 2-bedroom apartment. Villa inspections range from 3,900 AED for a small villa up to 9,000 AED for a large 6,500 sq ft villa. Pricing depends on property type and area.
Pricing breakdown
| Property type | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | ~450 sq ft | 1,500 AED |
| 1 Bedroom | ~750 sq ft | 2,000 AED |
| 2 Bedroom | ~1,200 sq ft | 3,000 AED |
| Villa 3BR | ~2,500 sq ft | 3,900 AED |
| Villa 5BR | ~5,500 sq ft | 7,900 AED |
| Villa 6BR+ | ~6,500 sq ft | 9,000 AED |
What we inspect
Why snagging cannot be skipped
The developer is obligated to fix defects under warranty — but only if they are documented at handover. Once you sign the acceptance act, proving a defect existed becomes much harder, and part of the repair work falls on you. Independent snagging records every issue before you take responsibility for the property.
How the inspection works
Site visit
We attend before you sign the handover act
Inspection
100+ point checklist using professional tools
Report
Bilingual photo report delivered within 24 hours
Follow-up
We accompany you until the developer fixes everything
Frequently asked questions
Snagging is an independent inspection of an apartment or villa that identifies defects before you sign the developer's handover act. The goal is to document every issue while the developer is still responsible for fixing them.
From 1,500 AED for a studio to 3,000 AED for a 2-bedroom apartment. Villa inspections start at 3,900 AED for a small villa and go up to 9,000 AED for a 6,500 sq ft villa.
Before signing the handover act. Once you sign, you officially accept the property and fixing defects becomes your problem rather than the developer's.
The developer — provided defects are documented at handover and fall within the warranty period. That's why the inspection must happen before the act is signed.
Between 1.5 and 3 hours depending on size. You receive the photo report within 24 hours.
We provide a documented report that serves as the official basis for your claim, and accompany you through the resolution process.
Yes. For resale, snagging gives you an honest assessment of the property's condition and lets you budget for repairs before closing the deal.
Book a snagging inspection in Dubai
We document every defect before you sign.
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