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Engineer survey for property and land

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  • 26-01-2016 1:29pm
    #1
    hplp
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭


    Hello all,

    I am in the process of buying a property in west Cork with a house (empty for 7 years/semi ruin) and 5 acres of land.

    In anyones opinion is a engineer really needed? What Im really interested is what they will cover me for? The property is ~100 years old but needs extensive work (Ive had 2 builders inspect it and am aware).

    Comments welcome,

    H


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    #2
    riclad
    Registered Users Posts: 8,184 ✭✭✭riclad


    A survey is needed to find and price problem area,s ,
    things that need fixing,
    eg rising damp,dry rot,
    damaged roof tiles ,
    he gives you a list of things that need repairs and the cost to do so .
    He might find things that you will not notice or see .
    cost 400 euro plus,
    old house probably needs complete electrical rewiring .
    a survey does not cover you,
    it says it,ll cost say 7k to fix the various problem area,s .
    or maybe 2k.
    its not a form of insurance.
    IT should tell You about any serious problems and the cost to fix them ,before you buy the house .
    it can in some case,s be used to reduce a bid if a serious problem is found,
    eg one that,ll cost more than 5k to repair .


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    #3
    Michael D Not Higgins
    Registered Users Posts: 7,223 ✭✭✭Michael D Not Higgins


    riclad wrote: »
    He might find things that you will not notice or see .

    Or that two builders are not qualified to assess. Not to mention that builders are likely a vested interest in doing the rectification work for you whereas the engineer is independent.

    Just get the survey done. If nothing new shows up, just rest assured that there were no hidden problems, but it's also likely the survey will find something a builder hasn't.


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