Services

Pre-Purchase & Property Surveys

Buying a home? A Chartered Engineer walks the property with you in mind, and you get a clear, photo-led report on condition, defects and likely costs.

Engineer carrying out a property survey and engineering report

A house is the biggest purchase most people make. Our pre-purchase survey checks the structure, roof, damp, services and compliance, and gives you a plain-English report with photos, so you can negotiate or walk away with confidence.

What's included

  • Pre-purchase structural surveys
  • Condition reports for sale or insurance
  • Damp, mould and moisture assessments
  • Pyrite and mica screening referrals
  • Reports for solicitors and lenders

FAQ

Pre-Purchase & Property Surveys: 10 questions answered

What is a pre-purchase property survey?

+

It is a professional inspection of a property before you buy, reporting on structure, roof, damp, services and any visible defects so you know what you are buying and can negotiate if needed.

Why get a survey if the bank does a valuation?

+

A bank valuation only confirms the property is worth the loan. It does not inspect for defects. A survey protects you, the buyer.

What does your survey report cover?

+

Structure, walls, roof, chimneys, windows, damp, insulation, visible plumbing and electrics, drainage, boundaries, and planning or compliance points to raise with your solicitor, with photographs.

How quickly will I get the report?

+

We aim to inspect and issue the report quickly so your purchase is not held up. Tell us your deadline when booking.

Do you check planning compliance?

+

We note extensions or alterations that may need planning permission or exemption certificates, so your solicitor can query them before closing.

What is a certificate of compliance or exemption?

+

It is an engineer's letter confirming that works comply with planning permission, or are exempt. Solicitors often request these during a sale. We provide them after inspection.

Do you survey older and rural houses?

+

Yes. Many properties we inspect are older farmhouses and cottages in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon, where damp, roofs and septic systems need careful checking.

Can you survey a property before I sell it?

+

Yes. A pre-sale survey identifies problems and missing documents early so they don't delay the sale.

Do you do snag lists for new homes?

+

Yes. We inspect new builds before you close and give a clear snag list for the builder to fix.

How do I book a property survey?

+

Call 087 415 4010 or send the property address and your closing timeline through the contact page.

Areas we cover

Local to Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Co. Galway

Tuam · Galway City · Headford · Athenry · Dunmore · Glenamaddy · Moylough

Co. Mayo

Ballindine · Claremorris · Castlebar · Ballyhaunis · Knock · Kiltimagh · Balla

Co. Roscommon

Castlerea · Ballinlough · Cloonfad · Ballymoe · Williamstown

Planning a build, buying a home?

Tell us about your project and get a free, no-obligation quote.