New build snag list and snagging survey in Dublin and Meath
From €492 incl. VAT · Report within 3 working days
You get a numbered, photographed, room-by-room snag list that your builder's site team can work through before you close.
Every report is reviewed and signed off by a Chartered Engineer (CEng). · 5.0 from 90 Google reviews
- Report within 3 working days of the survey
- Dublin and Meath
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What we check
What goes on our snag list
Every item is numbered, photographed and listed room by room, so your builder knows exactly what to fix and where. Typical items include:
- Building Regulations: we review the finished work against the Technical Guidance Documents (TGDs).
- Kitchen: cupboard doors and drawers that don't close or line up, and gaps in the worktop sealant.
- Bathrooms and en-suites: missing or poor sealant around baths, showers and basins, and loose or uneven tiles.
- Living rooms and bedrooms: paint runs, marks and patchy finishes on walls and ceilings.
- Skirting and architraves: gaps, poor joints and missing filler.
- Internal doors: doors that stick, catch on the floor or don't latch.
- Windows: windows that don't open, close or lock properly, and scratched or damaged frames and glass.
- Stairs and landing: loose handrails or balusters, and creaking treads.
- Attic: missing or disturbed insulation.
- Outside: uneven paving, unfinished pointing, and gutters, downpipes and fencing that aren't complete.
A list you write yourself is a good start. A professional snag list is more thorough, and builders take it more seriously.
Who it's for
Is a Snagging Survey right for you?
- Buyers closing on a new build house or apartment
- Owners still inside the builder's defects liability period
- Buyers of show homes and part-completed units
- Investors taking handover of multiple units
What's covered
What the survey covers
- Every room, checked wall by wall and surface by surface
- Paintwork, plasterwork, tiling and finishes
- Doors, windows, handles, seals and locks
- Kitchen units, worktops, appliances and sealing
- Bathrooms, sanitaryware, sealing and water pressure
- Sockets, switches, lighting and visible services
- Heating, ventilation and hot water performance
- Attic insulation, access and ventilation
- Externals: render, roof, rainwater goods, paths, driveway and garden
What we check
Everything we look at, room by room
- Brickwork and pointing
- Render finish
- Roof and gutters
- Windows, sills and seals
- Paths, patio and drainage
How it works
Report within 3 working days of the survey
A simple process, with someone qualified on the other end of the phone at every stage.
1. Book or request a quote
Tell us about the property and when suits. Send a booking request, or ask for a quote and we come back with a price.
2. We arrange access
We deal with the estate agent, builder or solicitor directly so you do not have to chase anyone.
3. Survey day
A qualified engineer, surveyor or architect inspects the property in detail and photographs everything relevant.
4. Report within 3 working days of the survey
Your written report arrives within three working days, followed by a call to talk through the findings.
Your report
What you get in the report
Clear, photographed and written so you can act on it, not just file it.
- Numbered snag list organised room by room
- Photographs of every item so nothing is disputed
- A format your builder's site team can work through directly
- Guidance on which items must be resolved before closing
- A follow-up phone consultation with the engineer
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Book your Snagging Survey
Book now and pay any time before your report is issued. We email you a secure payment link, and your report is released once payment is received.
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Questions
Snagging Survey questions
When should I book a snagging survey?
Ideally once the house is finished but before you close the sale, while the builder still has the strongest incentive to fix items.
How many snags is normal?
It varies widely. A typical new build list runs from a few dozen to well over a hundred items, most of them small finishing faults.
Do you re-inspect after the builder fixes the snags?
Yes, a re-inspection can be arranged. Give us a call and we will quote for it based on the original list.
Does the builder have to accept my snag list?
Builders are obliged to complete the house to the standard set out in your contract. A professional, photographed list is far harder to dismiss than a handwritten one.
What is a snag list?
A list of defects and unfinished items in a new home, from paint and sealant to doors, windows, tiling and external works. It goes to the builder, who fixes the items before you close or soon after.
Can I do my own snag list?
You can. A professional snag list is more thorough, is photographed and numbered room by room, and builders take it more seriously.
How much does a snagging survey cost?
From €492 incl. VAT.
Is a snagging survey the same as a pre-purchase survey?
No. Snagging checks finish and workmanship on a new build. A pre-purchase survey looks at the condition of a second-hand home.
Does snagging check Building Regulations compliance?
We review the finished work against the Technical Guidance Documents that support the Building Regulations, and note anything that doesn't meet them. A snagging survey isn't a compliance certificate. If you need written evidence that work complies, see our Opinion on Compliance.
Why us
What sets My House Survey apart
Report within 3 working days of the survey
Your full written report lands within three working days of the survey.
Qualified professionals only
Every survey is carried out by a qualified engineer, surveyor or architect.
After sales support included
A follow-up consultation comes with every survey, so you understand each finding and what it means for your purchase.
Chartered Engineer (CEng)
We work to professional standards you can rely on, and that your solicitor and lender need.
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