# Snagger
> Snagger is an AI-powered analyser for Australian building and pest inspection reports. Upload a PDF and get a plain-English defect breakdown, severity-rated issues, a "For negotiation" tab listing the findings worth raising with the vendor, tradie recommendations, and questions to ask before settlement.
> Tagline: "Find the snags before you sign."
> URL: https://snagger.com.au

## What Snagger does

Snagger analyses Australian building and pest inspection reports and returns a structured, plain-English breakdown of every defect found. It operates in two stages.

**Stage 1 - Free lite snapshot (no payment required)**
- Upload a PDF report (up to 2 files for the same property)
- Severity counts: how many Critical, Moderate, Minor, and Investigate issues were found
- Document type classification (building, pest, combined)
- Overall condition summary in plain English
- Five audience-tagged questions to ask before settlement

**Stage 2 - Full analysis ($49 AUD, one-time)**
- Overall condition rating in the hero block, colour-coded by severity profile (red, amber, green, or blue) so the buyer reads the tone of the report at a glance
- Top 3 things to do callout sitting beneath the executive summary - one to three imperative buyer actions chosen from the most serious findings
- "What works in your favour" positives section listing 3-5 source-traced positive observations (e.g. roof in good order, no termite activity), to balance the read of the report
- Every defect from the report explained in plain English
- Severity rating per issue: Critical, Moderate, Minor, or Investigate
- Action timing per issue: Before Settlement, Immediate, Within 12 Months, or Monitor
- Relative cost indicator per issue: $ to $$$$ scale representing typical work scope (not a dollar estimate)
- Tradie type recommendation matched to each defect
- Direct links to find local tradies near you for quotes
- Audience-tagged questions per issue (tagged for inspector, owner/vendor, or conveyancer)
- Five top-level audience-tagged questions across the whole report
- Australian Standards reference per issue where applicable (e.g. AS/NZS 3000 for electrical, AS 4349.3 for pest, AS 1926.1 for pool safety) - shown as a pill badge on the finding card with a hover tooltip giving the full standard title
- Page citations per issue: each finding card shows the page(s) of the source inspection report it was extracted from (e.g. `Page 14`, `Pages 14, 15`) appended to the location line
- For negotiation tab: a holistic verdict on the buyer's negotiating position - one of "Strong negotiation position" (genuine leverage from critical, structural, safety, compliance, or active-pest issues), "Budget for minor items" (only normal-for-age maintenance items present, no negotiation leverage), or "Clean report" (no significant issues, tab hidden entirely). Strong reports list the specific leverage findings; budget-only reports name the post-settlement budget category without surfacing individual items as negotiable
- Send to conveyancer: a sticky-nav button opens a modal containing a copyable, pre-formatted brief. On strong-position reports the button reads "Negotiate" and the brief lists the leverage findings. On budget-only reports the button reads "Share with conveyancer" and the brief reframes as a courtesy share of the full report. On clean reports the button is hidden
- Delta badge comparing the paid analysis counts to the free snapshot counts

**Report navigation and tools**
- Tab structure: For Negotiation (shown when verdict is "strong" or "budget_only"; default tab in those cases; hidden when verdict is "clean"), Before Settlement, After Moving In, All Issues
- All Issues sub-filters: All / By severity / By tradie / By cost (for reports with cost indicators)
- Mark-as-reviewed checkboxes per issue, with per-severity progress tracking in the sticky header
- Expand all / Collapse all controls
- Public share feature: a read-only link anyone can view without logging in
- Downloadable PDF of the full analysis

## Pricing

- Free: upload a report, receive severity counts, condition summary, and five questions
- $49 AUD: full analysis, one-time, no subscription, no lock-in
- One payment covers up to 2 PDFs for the same property

## Negotiation
Every paid report carries a holistic negotiation verdict with one of three positions:
- "Strong negotiation position": at least one critical defect, or a moderate item with significant scope of work that is structural, safety-related, non-compliant, or active-pest in nature, or a cluster of moderate items that compound into a single significant defect. The "For negotiation" tab lists the specific leverage findings, each with a conveyancer-action question (rectification request, price reduction, or conditional settlement term).
- "Budget for minor items": moderate and minor items present but none qualify as leverage. The verdict tells the buyer which category of post-settlement spending to expect. The tab still appears for context but no individual items are framed as negotiation leverage. Reflects the reality of the current Australian market, where B&P clauses are typically only effective for major issues - raising trivial maintenance items risks the deal.
- "Clean report": no significant issues. The tab is hidden and the conveyancer button is hidden.

A Haiku validator pass cross-checks every "strong" verdict against the underlying findings. When the leverage items don't materially support a strong position, the verdict is downgraded to "budget_only" and any per-issue negotiation prompts are stripped.

## How it works

1. Create a free account at snagger.com.au/signup
2. Upload a PDF building or pest inspection report (max 50MB, up to 2 files)
3. Receive a free lite snapshot in approximately 60 seconds
4. Pay $49 AUD (one-time via Stripe) to unlock the full analysis
5. Read and filter the full report by urgency, severity, or tradie type
6. Mark issues as reviewed, share with family or conveyancer, or download as PDF

## Standards and compliance

Snagger is built for Australian Standard AS4349 inspection reports. Reports from any licensed Australian inspector following AS4349 are supported. Works best with digitally-created PDFs; scanned image PDFs may have reduced accuracy.

## Privacy

PDF files are deleted from Snagger's storage immediately after analysis completes. Only the extracted text and analysis output are retained in the user's account.

## Trade specialists covered

- Licensed Builder
- Licensed Plumber
- Licensed Electrician
- Pest Controller
- Structural Engineer
- Roofing Contractor
- Waterproofer
- Asbestos Removalist

## Target audience

- Australian first home buyers unfamiliar with AS4349 terminology
- Interstate or overseas buyers who cannot attend the inspection in person
- Experienced property investors who want risks surfaced quickly
- Buyer's agents reviewing reports on behalf of clients
- Anyone who received a building or pest inspection report and found it difficult to act on

## What Snagger does NOT do

- Does not conduct building or pest inspections
- Does not provide professional building, legal, or financial advice
- Is not a replacement for a licensed building inspector or conveyancer
- Does not include cost estimates - this is intentional. Cost estimates vary significantly by location and contractor and carry liability risk. Snagger focuses on identifying what needs attention and who to call.
- Does not analyse strata reports at this time
- Does not operate outside Australia

## Key pages

- Homepage: https://snagger.com.au/
- Pricing: https://snagger.com.au/pricing
- Contact: https://snagger.com.au/contact
- Terms of service: https://snagger.com.au/terms
- Privacy policy: https://snagger.com.au/privacy

## Articles
- [First home buyer checklist Australia: from pre-approval to settlement](https://snagger.com.au/articles/first-home-buyer-checklist-australia): The full first home buyer journey, broken into stages with tickable checkboxes. From saving a deposit to settlement day, everything you need in order.
- [Should I get a building inspection before buying at auction in Australia?](https://snagger.com.au/articles/building-inspection-before-auction): Auctions in Australia are unconditional. Here's why a pre-auction building inspection matters, how to arrange one, and what to do if it finds problems.
- [How many defects is too many in a building inspection?](https://snagger.com.au/articles/too-many-defects-building-inspection): Your building inspection report has 20 findings and you're wondering if it's a walk-away report. Here's how to sort signal from noise when the list is long.
- [Buying an ex-investment property in Australia: what to check in the building inspection](https://snagger.com.au/articles/buying-ex-investment-property-inspection): A wave of investor-owned established properties is heading to the Australian market. Here's what to watch for in the building inspection of an ex-rental.
- [The 2026 budget and property: what the changes mean if you're buying a home in Australia](https://snagger.com.au/articles/2026-budget-what-it-means-for-property-buyers): The 2026 Federal Budget reshaped negative gearing and CGT on established property. Here's what it means if you're buying a home, and why building inspections matter more now, not less.
- [Pre-purchase building inspection: what to expect and how to prepare](https://snagger.com.au/articles/pre-purchase-building-inspection-guide): A practical guide to pre-purchase building inspections in Australia. When to book, how to choose an inspector, what happens on the day, and what to do next.
- [My building inspector missed something - what can I do?](https://snagger.com.au/articles/building-inspector-missed-defects): You moved in and found defects your building inspection didn't mention. Here's what 'missed' actually means under AS 4349.1, and what options you have.
- [How much does a building and pest inspection cost in Australia?](https://snagger.com.au/articles/building-pest-inspection-cost-australia): What a building and pest inspection actually costs in Australia, what makes the price go up or down, what you should be getting for the money, and how to spot a low-quality inspection.
- [What to check in a pre-settlement inspection in Australia](https://snagger.com.au/articles/pre-settlement-inspection-checklist): A step-by-step guide to checking a property before settlement in Australia. What to look for, what to photograph, and what to do if something has changed since you signed the contract.
- [Can you negotiate the price after a building inspection in Australia?](https://snagger.com.au/articles/negotiate-after-building-inspection): Your building inspection found serious issues. Here's how to use the report to negotiate a price reduction or request rectification before settlement.
- [Building inspection report explained: a guide for Australian buyers](https://snagger.com.au/articles/building-inspection-report-explained): What's actually in an Australian building inspection report, what the terminology means, and how to read it without a background in construction.
- [Is rising damp serious when buying a house in Australia?](https://snagger.com.au/articles/is-rising-damp-serious-buying-house): Your building inspection flagged rising damp. Here's what it actually is, how serious it can be, which Australian homes are most at risk, and what to do before settlement.
- [What does 'recommend further investigation' mean in a building inspection?](https://snagger.com.au/articles/recommend-further-investigation-building-inspection): Your Australian building inspection says 'recommend further investigation' and you don't know if that's serious. Here's what it means, why inspectors write it, and what to do next.
- [What does 'major defect' mean in a building inspection report?](https://snagger.com.au/articles/what-does-major-defect-mean): A plain-English guide for Australian first home buyers. What 'major defect' actually means under AS 4349.1, concrete examples, and what to do next before settlement.

## About

Snagger is built and operated by DVF Labs. Contact: support@dvflabs.com