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East Village Snagging Inspection E20
From £299 · Report in 24 hours
East Village and the wider Olympic Park area (E20) spans some of London's most varied new-build stock, from the original Athletes' Village, now over a decade old, to new phases still completing. Whether you are buying shared ownership through Triathlon Homes or private sale in a new block, an independent inspection is the only way to know what you are getting before you sign. Under the New Homes Quality Code, developers cannot unreasonably refuse pre-completion access for a snagging inspection.
The Olympic legacy, and the defect legacy
The Athletes' Village was built under one of the tightest construction programmes in London's history, 2,800 units delivered in time for the 2012 Games. Speed and quality rarely coexist under that level of pressure.
East Village is now managed by Get Living and is widely regarded as one of London's better-run Build to Rent neighbourhoods. That management quality is real, but it is not the same as construction quality. Shared ownership buyers through Triathlon Homes are purchasing units that were built over a decade ago, with original installations now in their second decade of life.
For newer phases completing now, Chobham Farm, Marshgate Wharf, East Bank, the risks are the same as any London new build: volume developers, tight programmes, and subcontractors working across dozens of units simultaneously.
Shared ownership in East Village
Triathlon Homes is not inspecting on your behalf
Triathlon Homes manages shared ownership and social housing in East Village. Like all housing associations, they carry out a sign-off with the developer, not an independent defect inspection on your behalf. You need your own inspector. Our Guardian package is specifically designed for shared ownership buyers going through the process alone.
Read about shared ownership snagging →Developments we cover
We inspect all E20 and Olympic Park area developments.
E20, Former 2012 Olympic Athletes' Village, now one of London's largest Build to Rent neighbourhoods. Get Living manage the rental stock; Triathlon Homes manage shared ownership and social housing. Even in a well-managed development, defects accumulate, particularly in shared ownership units.
E15, Large residential development adjacent to the Olympic Park. Delivered by L&Q and partners. Mix of private sale, shared ownership and affordable rent. Common issues: boundary fence alignment, garden drainage, internal door swing on houses.
E15, Riverside development near the Olympic Park. Waterfront-facing units carry the same waterproofing and window seal risks as any London riverside development.
E20, The London Legacy Development Corporation's cultural and residential development programme. New residential phases completing alongside the V&A East, Sadler's Wells and UAL campuses. Later-phase units face higher defect risk as developers push for completion.
E20, Residential above and adjacent to the Westfield development. High footfall and commercial adjacency create specific acoustic and ventilation requirements that are often underdelivered.
We cover all new-build and near-new developments within and adjacent to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, including E15, E20 and adjacent postcodes.
Our packages
Full snagging inspection with defect report and priority ratings. Report within 24 hours.
Full inspection plus a pre-handover briefing call. Designed for shared ownership buyers and first-time buyers going through the process alone.
Full inspection plus repair cost estimates for every defect at current London contractor rates.
Inspection + repair costs + thermal imaging. Recommended for older Athletes' Village stock where insulation and moisture ingress are higher-risk.
What the record shows
East Village is the former Olympic athletes' village in Stratford, and one of the most visible new build schemes in London. Its fire safety history shows how far below the surface serious defects can sit, even in a flagship development.
If problems on this scale can go unnoticed at handover in a scheme like this, they can sit in any new build. An inspection before completion gives you your own record of the condition of your flat.
Our East Village snagging inspection process
From booking to report, no chasing, no phone calls.
Book online
Choose your package, enter your property address and completion date. Takes 2 minutes.
We contact the developer
We arrange inspection access directly. Under the New Homes Quality Code, developers cannot unreasonably refuse.
Builder carries out the inspection
A BluntSnag builder attends, typically 2-3 hours for a flat. Every room, every system, every surface.
Report within 24 hours
PDF report with photographs, priority ratings and repair cost estimates (Money Report and above).
Submit snag list to developer
We give you a written snag list formatted for submission. Developer is obligated to respond in writing.
Optional reinspection
Once the developer claims to have fixed defects, we can return to verify the work was done properly.
Why New-Build Flats in East Village Require Specialist Snagging Inspections
New-build flats in East Village carry the same defects as anywhere in London, and most never make the news because they turn up one flat at a time. These are the faults we find most often on inspection, and the ones that cost the most if you miss them before you complete.
Frequently asked questions
Do you inspect flats in East Village and the Olympic Park area?
Yes. We inspect across E20, including East Village (Get Living and Triathlon Homes stock), Chobham Farm, Marshgate Wharf and the wider Olympic Park development zone. We also cover adjacent E15 developments.
East Village is well-managed Build to Rent, does it still have defects?
Yes. Build to Rent management quality and construction quality are different things. Get Living manage the estate well, but the original construction was completed under Olympic programme pressure. Shared ownership units in particular have accumulated defect backlogs. If you are buying shared ownership in East Village through Triathlon Homes, Triathlon are not inspecting on your behalf.
I'm buying shared ownership in East Village, is this relevant?
Very much so. Triathlon Homes manages shared ownership in East Village. Like all housing associations, Triathlon Homes carry out a sign-off with the developer before handover, not an independent inspection on your behalf. You need your own inspector. Our Guardian package (£333) includes a pre-handover briefing call, specifically for buyers going through the process alone.
What defects are most common in East Village and Olympic Park developments?
Based on our inspections in E20: ventilation systems not meeting the A4 paper test, bathroom silicone quality and drain speed, internal door alignment and stopper installation, skirting board gaps at room corners, and kitchen appliance connections. In older Athletes' Village stock, some original installations are now showing age-related defects that fall within the NHBC 10-year structural warranty.
Do you inspect houses as well as flats at Chobham Farm?
Yes. Chobham Farm has a mix of houses and apartments. House inspections include additional checks: external brickwork, roof soffits and guttering, driveway drainage, garden fencing and external doors. The inspection price is the same as for a flat of equivalent bedroom count.
How far in advance should I book?
At least 2 weeks before your completion date. We need to coordinate access with the developer or managing agent. The inspection itself typically takes 2-3 hours. Your report is delivered within 24 hours, giving you time to submit your snag list before you complete.
Book before completion
Inspect your Olympic Park flat before you sign
We cover all E20 and adjacent developments, new phases and Athletes' Village stock. Book in 2 minutes.
No sales calls · Report in 24 hours · Full refund if we cancel