Pre Purchase Property Survey
€679.00 (incl. VAT)
A thorough structural survey for existing properties, designed to identify visible defects, from minor imperfections to major structural concerns. Our detailed assessment gives you the facts you need to make a confident decision before you buy.
- Chartered Engineer (CEng)
- Report within 3 working days of the survey
- 5.0 from 90 Google reviews
- Dublin and Meath
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Who it's for
Is a Pre-Purchase Survey right for you?
- Buyers who have gone sale agreed on a second-hand home
- Anyone with concerns about damp, cracking, roofs or extensions
- Buyers who need evidence to renegotiate a price
- Owners planning works who want a condition baseline
What's covered
What the survey covers
- Roof coverings, flashings, gutters and visible roof structure
- External walls, rendering, brickwork, cracking and movement
- Windows, doors, seals and external joinery
- Damp, condensation and signs of water ingress
- Floors, ceilings, internal walls and finishes
- Attic space, insulation and ventilation where accessible
- Visual check of electrics, plumbing, heating and ventilation
- Drainage, site boundaries, paths and outbuildings
- Drainage: visual check of accessible access junctions (AJs) only. We do not carry out CCTV drain surveys; these are available from specialist contractors. Any warning signs are flagged in the report.
- Extensions, attic conversions and obvious compliance concerns
What we check
Everything we look at, room by room
- Roof slates, ridge and valleys
- Chimneys and flashings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Walls, render and cracking
- Windows and doors
- Drainage and boundaries
- Drainage: visual check of accessible access junctions (AJs) only. We do not carry out CCTV drain surveys; these are available from specialist contractors. Any warning signs are flagged in the report.
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.
- Clear written findings with photographs throughout
- Defects ranked by urgency so you know what matters
- Plain-English explanation of likely causes
- Guidance on repairs and further specialist investigation
- A follow-up phone consultation with the engineer
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Book your Pre Purchase 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
Pre Purchase Survey questions
How long does a pre purchase survey take?
Most inspections take two to three hours on site, depending on the size and age of the property. Your written report follows within three working days.
Do I need to be there on the day?
No. We usually arrange access through the estate agent, and we call you afterwards to talk through what we found.
Will the survey tell me the value of the house?
No. A pre purchase survey reports on condition and defects. A valuation is a separate service usually arranged by your lender.
Can the report help me renegotiate?
Often, yes. Where the report identifies repair work, buyers regularly use the findings and costs as a basis for renegotiating with the vendor.
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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