Martyn Maxwell

Director & Senior Snagging Inspector

About

Martyn Maxwell is a Director and Senior Snagging Inspector at New Build Inspections. With more than 30 years in construction and over 20 years specialising in new build inspections, he’s helped thousands of homeowners spot defects early and get them fixed before they move in.

Martyn isn’t reviewing this topic from behind a desk. He’s out on site inspecting homes, checking build quality against expected standards, and seeing first-hand the issues buyers run into at handover.

He holds a BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying from Coventry University and brings a practical, no-nonsense approach to what matters most in a snagging inspection: clear evidence, clear priorities, and a clear plan for getting issues resolved with the developer.

At Konnect You, Martyn is part of our independent expert reviewer panel. He reviews and fact-checks our snagging and new build inspection guides to make sure they reflect real-world construction standards and the reality of buying a new build. That includes sense-checking what gets checked, when to book an inspection, how to raise defects properly, and what you should expect from the reporting process.

He’s also been quoted in national press, including in The Times.

Experience

Owner and Director
New Build Inspections
2010 - Present
Senior Snagging Inspector
New Build Inspections
2003 - Present

Education

Coventry University
Building Surveying BSc (Hons)

Authors

Dave Sayce

Founder & Managing Director of Konnect You

Before founding Konnect You, Dave co-founded a removals company and spent years working directly in the industry, loading vans and helping people through the moving process. Today, he writes and oversees all editorial content across the site, drawing on over 15 years of experience in the property and removals industry. His work has been featured in The Telegraph, Homes and Property, Ideal Home, and Property Reporter.

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Luke Williams

Content Manager

Luke leads the editorial direction of content at Konnect You, overseeing research and updates while working closely with industry leaders and the companies we work with to ensure guidance is clear, accurate, and aligned with best practice.

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