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  • 12-10-2016 10:26am
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    schinkowski
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭


    Hi,
    We're in the process of buying a house that's not yet been built. The solicitor advised us to have a survey done intermittently at various stages of construction. We're getting quotes of 3,5 - 5k to do that.
    Is that really necessary?


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    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,400 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    schinkowski wrote: »
    Hi,
    We're in the process of buying a house that's not yet been built. The solicitor advised us to have a survey done intermittently at various stages of construction. We're getting quotes of 3,5 - 5k to do that.
    Is that really necessary?

    You will not be allowed inspect the property during its construction. Assuming you are buying in an estate and from a developer?

    He will have his own inspections by his assigned Certifier and certification by same through the building control system (BCAR).
    You should of course snag it on completion.


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    schinkowski
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭schinkowski


    Thanks for your reply. Yes buying in an estate from a developer.


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    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,400 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    schinkowski wrote: »
    Thanks for your reply. Yes buying in an estate from a developer.

    Then he looks after the intermediate insp cations through the assigned Certifier (architect, engineer or building surveyor).

    You will get a chance to snag on completion.

    Where is the estate located?


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    schinkowski
    Registered Users Posts: 42 ✭schinkowski


    Thank you.
    It's in Parkside, I was talking to you about it in another thread before :)


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    Right2Write
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    Might be a one off by a small builder? Your solicitor is correct insofar as defective work can be covered up afterwards as the building is finished. Depending on the reputation, quality and honesty of your builder - you could investigate further. If they have a solid reputation for good work and you discuss your concerns with them, that may suffice. Where doubts exist, perhaps be more careful.

    I've looked at domestic houses at various stages of construction and you'd see everything from excellent trades work to shoddy and even dangerous work, with all stages in between.

    Ah - cross post.


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    schinkowski
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    It's cairns homes, which are fairly big and seem to have a good reputation.


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    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,400 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Right2Write wrote: »
    Might be a one off by a small builder? Your solicitor is correct insofar as defective work can be covered up afterwards as the building is finished. Depending on the reputation, quality and honesty of your builder - you could investigate further. If they have a solid reputation for good work and you discuss your concerns with them, that may suffice. Where doubts exist, perhaps be more careful.

    I've looked at domestic houses at various stages of construction and you'd see everything from excellent trades work to shoddy and even dangerous work, with all stages in between.

    Ah - cross post.

    It's cairns homes, probably one of the biggest home builders in the country. I was on their site last week and the works look to be of good standard. I also know the Building Control Officier that's on the saint and he is quite happy with the works so far.


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