Knightsgate, Rush

TedsRevengeP

Brian201888 wrote: »

We've just snagged today used <snip>, they've to send the report through tonight but Joy seemed fantastic, very thorough.

Good news on the Irish water front, they are on site and working away, our house had the water switched on while we there. Immediate small leak in the downstairs bathroom but immediately fixed so all looking good!

No issues found in the snag outside of cosmetic stuff so the build quality seems to be up to standard

Good to hear. That's actually who we've booked to snag also.

gawoo1012

Brian201888 wrote: »

We've just snagged today used <SNIP>, they've to send the report through tonight but Joy seemed fantastic, very thorough.

Good news on the Irish water front, they are on site and working away, our house had the water switched on while we there. Immediate small leak in the downstairs bathroom but immediately fixed so all looking good!

No issues found in the snag outside of cosmetic stuff so the build quality seems to be up to standard

thanks mate, followed up on your recommendation

Brian201888

Mods have deleted the recommendation but if anyone wants it just fire me a pm

OctoberMammy

Brian201888 wrote: »

We've just snagged today used <SNIP>, they've to send the report through tonight but Joy seemed fantastic, very thorough.

Good news on the Irish water front, they are on site and working away, our house had the water switched on while we there. Immediate small leak in the downstairs bathroom but immediately fixed so all looking good!

No issues found in the snag outside of cosmetic stuff so the build quality seems to be up to standard

Great news, thanks for the update!

TedsRevengeP

Brian201888 wrote: »

We've just snagged today used <SNIP>, they've to send the report through tonight but Joy seemed fantastic, very thorough.

Good news on the Irish water front, they are on site and working away, our house had the water switched on while we there. Immediate small leak in the downstairs bathroom but immediately fixed so all looking good!

No issues found in the snag outside of cosmetic stuff so the build quality seems to be up to standard

Sounds good. So do you need to resnag when the water is running?

Also did builders indicate how fast they'll turn around your snags?

Brian201888

Snagger reckoned there was no need, said they'll have to certify all the plumbing when it's done and any issues should be immediately apparent.

Sent it in to Glenvaugh earlier and they didn't give an indication yet but I'm hoping we're a little ahead of the bulk of snagging so they smash through it sooner than later

robtr89

Has anyone got the width of the shower block please?

Shadoy

robtr89 wrote: »

Has anyone got the width of the shower block please?

Length of shower tray in the en-suite is 1.17cm and width is 75cm

Hope this helps!

robtr89

Shadoy wrote: »

Length of shower tray in the en-suite is 1.17cm and width is 75cm

Hope this helps!

Do you mean 1.17m?
And depth 75cm

Thanks

TedsRevengeP

So are most others set up to snag in the next few weeks?

We're mid next week.

Brian201888

We've our follow up snag next Wednesday so hopefully all the issues are rectified and they've all their certs in place so we can start closing soon after but no idea really

TedsRevengeP

Brian201888 wrote: »

We've our follow up snag next Wednesday so hopefully all the issues are rectified and they've all their certs in place so we can start closing soon after but no idea really

Cool - great to be so far along.

Brian201888

They've roadworks to finish too, at least I assume so anyway given the roads are in bits at the moment so can't imagine they'd be allowed move people in until they've resurfaced

TedsRevengeP

Brian201888 wrote: »

They've roadworks to finish too, at least I assume so anyway given the roads are in bits at the moment so can't imagine they'd be allowed move people in until they've resurfaced

Yeah. You'd think they'll want people in asap, certainly by late Aug.

Shadoy

robtr89 wrote: »

Do you mean 1.17m?
And depth 75cm

Thanks

Sorry should be all meters not cms.

Length is 1.17m and width is .75m.

Brian201888

TedsRevengeP wrote: »

Yeah. You'd think they'll want people in asap, certainly by late Aug.

Yeah they've people to be paying and they'll want their money, even the fact that they aren't going off for the builders holidays has to be costing them so hopefully all rushed through

TedsRevengeP

Anybody else snag yet? We did it yesterday. Report had a lot on it but was all cosmetic really.

Water wasn't fully running yet, seems to still be trouble with Irish Water.

Fingers crossed they bang through the snag list asap.

La.la.151515

We snagged yesterday too. Lots and lots on it, all cosmetic though!

We wanted to snag with water supply but realised yesterday that Irish water haven't finished their works yet. The only water that was in the system was water that had been backflowed from ajoining estate!

Our solicitor says glenveagh want to close 26th of August. Sounds ridiculous consider the houses dont have water yet? Anyone else?

TedsRevengeP

La.la.151515 wrote: »

We snagged yesterday too. Lots and lots on it, all cosmetic though!

We wanted to snag with water supply but realised yesterday that Irish water haven't finished their works yet. The only water that was in the system was water that had been backflowed from ajoining estate!

Our solicitor says glenveagh want to close 26th of August. Sounds ridiculous consider the houses dont have water yet? Anyone else?

Yep, same with us. 26th. It's doable if they burn through the snag list, but who knows. I definitley hope so, creeping into Sept doesn't suit us.

Brian201888

Yeah we're to close 26th too, we went out for the follow up snag today though and they had done very little. Fairly disappointed in that, will be sending them through basically the same list again so here's hoping they get the finger out because we want in asap

TedsRevengeP

Brian201888 wrote: »

Yeah we're to close 26th too, we went out for the follow up snag today though and they had done very little. Fairly disappointed in that, will be sending them through basically the same list again so here's hoping they get the finger out because we want in asap

That's frsutrating - any explanation why they'd done so little?

Laurendon

Does anyone know how many TV points are wired in the houses and what are their locations

TedsRevengeP

Laurendon wrote: »

Does anyone know how many TV points are wired in the houses and what are their locations

Pretty sure I saw living room, kitchen and ensuite bedroom.

gawoo1012

Looks like moving in time has finally appeared on the horizon...it's been a looooong process.

Has anyone scoped out broadband options? not hearing great things about the choice of options for Rush in general

TedsRevengeP

gawoo1012 wrote: »

Looks like moving in time has finally appeared on the horizon...it's been a looooong process.

Has anyone scoped out broadband options? not hearing great things about the choice of options for Rush in general

We sussed a few things out but got nowhere really.

Sky and Virgin said they can service the area once it's set up by KN Networks. KN Networks said they only set things up if they're instructed by Sky or Virgin. So makes no sense really.

Estate agent said at one stage that Eir will be the provider which we are not cool with. Have heard a lot of nightmare stories about them and friends have had major issues. We'd use a dongle or hotspot or something and wait it out rather than use Eir I think.

Brian201888

There's Eir and Virgin connection boxes at the sides of the house beside the electricity meter so it's wired for Virgin. I spoke to a few places but they've all said it's not on their system yet.

Hopefully they've got the place on system by the time we're moving in

TedsRevengeP

So out of interest, has everyone completed snagging at this stage?

We were told probably the week of the 19th for the 2nd (hopefully last) check. At that stage we'd be a week from the 26th so if they want to get rid of the houses by then, the snagging would need to be near perfect.

Brian201888

We had our second snag as I said before but wasn't even nearly complete but they haven't said when the next final snag will be. I'm fairness it's really all minor and cosmetic so I'll be happy enough to move in if it's not done then have them finish it off afterwards but not sure if that's something that happens

Laurendon

TedsRevengeP wrote: »

We sussed a few things out but got nowhere really.

Sky and Virgin said they can service the area once it's set up by KN Networks. KN Networks said they only set things up if they're instructed by Sky or Virgin. So makes no sense really.

Estate agent said at one stage that Eir will be the provider which we are not cool with. Have heard a lot of nightmare stories about them and friends have had major issues. We'd use a dongle or hotspot or something and wait it out rather than use Eir I think.

so have Sky said they can't provide tv/broadband to the estate ?

TedsRevengeP

Laurendon wrote: »

so have Sky said they can't provide tv/broadband to the estate ?

Sky and Virgin said the same thing, that there are lines there but they need to be connected up and then they can confirm fully if they can provide.
But they said that technically, if the lines are there it should be possible. Overall Sky were more helpful and called me back etc.

They told me to get onto KN, KN told me Sky/Virgin need to get onto them. Reached a dead end then.

TedsRevengeP

Brian201888 wrote: »

We had our second snag as I said before but wasn't even nearly complete but they haven't said when the next final snag will be. I'm fairness it's really all minor and cosmetic so I'll be happy enough to move in if it's not done then have them finish it off afterwards but not sure if that's something that happens

From what I understand nothing can be handed over until there's a full sign off. Hopefully they just dropped the bal in this one case, must be frustrating for you.

Dommi1

Would anyone be able to give some examples of problems that they found on their snag? Just want an idea of what to look out for when we do ours.

TedsRevengeP

Dommi1 wrote: »

Would anyone be able to give some examples of problems that they found on their snag? Just want an idea of what to look out for when we do ours.

For us in general it was a lot of paint issues on corners, around window and door frames. Little dents on doors, bannisters. Loose-ish door/window handles. Little concrete holes/dents and lumps on floor. Also small raised bits on the floor where pipes etc. were laid.

Your own choice of course, but when I saw the list I was glad we used a snagger as we would not have caught a fraction of the stuff.

Laurendon

does any one have mesuremenst of the windows ? Has anyone got any recomenations for flooring - fit and supply and also blinds ?

TedsRevengeP

Anybody get any nw info or updates? We're still waiting on re-snag update.

tkrysiak

TedsRevengeP wrote: »

Anybody get any nw info or updates? We're still waiting on re-snag update.

We were supposed to be snagging this week but the comms went silent so I assume there is a further delay ;-(


Another thing - would anyone happen to have the measurements for the oven/microwave enclosure?

TedsRevengeP

tkrysiak wrote: »

We were supposed to be snagging this week but the comms went silent so I assume there is a further delay ;-(


Another thing - would anyone happen to have the measurements for the oven/microwave enclosure?

Really? That's very annoying. We're suppsoed to hear something today.

Either way closing out by the 26th looks unlikely.

gawoo1012

TedsRevengeP wrote: »

Really? That's very annoying. We're suppsoed to hear something today.

Either way closing out by the 26th looks unlikely.

We were due to final snag today but was pushed out to monday as the water will be **** off today for a period of time. We are still expecting to close on the week of the 26th. Spoke with Glenveagh on Tuesday last

Shadoy

They are supposed to give an update on our snag list this afternoon.

They're still confident that we will be able to close on the 26th though assuming snag lists are signed off and they have received funds etc.

tkrysiak

For the people that posted about closing on the 26th: What were your original dates? We were told august/sept so not a big deal but if I remember correctly the first houses were supposed to be finished in June?

gawoo1012

tkrysiak wrote: »

For the people that posted about closing on the 26th: What were your original dates? We were told august/sept so not a big deal but if I remember correctly the first houses were supposed to be finished in June?

we were told june/july initially

TedsRevengeP

tkrysiak wrote: »

For the people that posted about closing on the 26th: What were your original dates? We were told august/sept so not a big deal but if I remember correctly the first houses were supposed to be finished in June?

We always just had a rough June/July/Aug thing. Then as we got closer Aug 26th was mentioned. It was the only firm date every said.

I'm a bit wary since a prevous poster here had their re-snag and a lot wasn't complete. If we go next week and the re-snag is only partially done, then it'll be a pain having paid for snagger to check, taken time off work to attend etc.

But, if the re-snag is next week and all is done, then great.

Shadoy

tkrysiak wrote: »

For the people that posted about closing on the 26th: What were your original dates? We were told august/sept so not a big deal but if I remember correctly the first houses were supposed to be finished in June?

We were initially told end of May by the estate agents... kind of had a feeling that wasn't going to be the case though

Brian201888

The council are there yesterday/today doing some certifying so still holding out hope for the 26th

TedsRevengeP

We got set up to re-snag next week anyway.

foleye0803

We were in for re-snag today. Very happy with progress...Finish line is in sight. Water was turned on too!

TedsRevengeP

foleye0803 wrote: »

We were in for re-snag today. Very happy with progress...Finish line is in sight. Water was turned on too!

Cool. So is that you done? or do you need to go back again?

Hoping ourselves that on Thurs we can sign off.

Brian201888

Looks like we're finally there, hoping to close and get keys on Friday or worst case Monday.

Haven't gone back out to resnag after the first attempt at resnagging but Glenvaugh have committed to sorting out the minor issues after the close if they aren't sorted already so I'm happy enought to finalise things.

Hopefully get the floor down next week and move in next weekend

Anyone had any luck on the broadband front?

tkrysiak

Brian201888 wrote: »

Looks like we're finally there, hoping to close and get keys on Friday or worst case Monday.

Haven't gone back out to resnag after the first attempt at resnagging but Glenvaugh have committed to sorting out the minor issues after the close if they aren't sorted already so I'm happy enought to finalise things.

Hopefully get the floor down next week and move in next weekend

Anyone had any luck on the broadband front?

Congrats! We are snagging next week and hoping things will progress ok.
As for broadband, if you enter the proper address on Virgin website it shows you that Virgin360 is available. I certainly hope you can actually get it up and running because there are no other viable options unless of course you are happy with subpar/overpriced 20MB connection from Sky or Eir...


Keep us updated ;-)

TedsRevengeP

Brian201888 wrote: »

Looks like we're finally there, hoping to close and get keys on Friday or worst case Monday.

Haven't gone back out to resnag after the first attempt at resnagging but Glenvaugh have committed to sorting out the minor issues after the close if they aren't sorted already so I'm happy enought to finalise things.

Hopefully get the floor down next week and move in next weekend

Anyone had any luck on the broadband front?

Amazing, great news. We're in on Thursday and hopefully moving to close then.