
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.

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.
