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  • 23-07-2019 7:29am
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    factnee
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    Looking to get recommendations for a surveyor for a house purchase


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    GeorgeOrwell
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    You will need a chartered building surveyor who will undertake a full structural survey and prepare a report for you.

    There is a full list of building surveyors on the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) "Find a Surveyor" webpage:

    https://scsirelandportal.microsoftcrmportals.com/find-a-surveyor/


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    Gumbo
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    GeorgeOrwell wrote: »
    You will need a chartered building surveyor who will undertake a full structural survey and prepare a report for you.

    There is a full list of building surveyors on the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) "Find a Surveyor" webpage:

    https://scsirelandportal.microsoftcrmportals.com/find-a-surveyor/

    You most likely wont be able to get a full structural survey on a property you want to purchase as this involves opening up works / invasive works that i'm sure the vendor wont allow.

    Check the SCSI Register for Registered Surveyors near your location or ask friends/family who they used and if they would recommend them.

    Pre-Purchase inspections are about €500 here in Dublin so adjust your budget depending on location.
    In relation to the terminology of “structural survey” or “pre-purchase survey”, these are essentially the same thing and represent a report on the condition of the property.

    Another survey is a valuation survey as required by lending institutions, but this is primarily a check on the value of the home. There is also a ‘snag list’, which is basically a list of minor finishing items.

    Building surveys are essentially a comprehensive health check on the state of the property. They comprise of a visual survey covering the structural fabric, including: roof structure, finishes, grounds and services. The services would not normally be tested but where there is suspicion, testing is advised.

    Further investigation may also be recommended if the cause of a defect is not visually obvious. The inspection will also comment on compliance with building regulations. A building survey may essentially save you money in the long run.

    The property in question is about 60 years old, built before the requirement for planning permission and introduction of building regulations. Any changes that affect the external appearance will probably require planning permission, and for such alterations, even where permission is not necessary, building regulations still apply.

    With regard to the cost of having a survey done, somewhere in the order of €400 to €600 is a good guide — but this can vary depending on the size, location and age of the property. The actual fee will be determined by any specific terms and conditions agreed beforehand.

    Ask for a sample copy report from your building surveyor to give you an understanding of the scope of the services covered in the survey.

    Here's a sample - https://thorntonssurveyors.ie/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/sample_inspection.pdf

    *I have no connection to this company btw


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