Snag List Dublin is an Irish owned company with over 25 years’ experience in the construction industry. Our team is made up of Surveyors, Site Foreman and Site Managers.

We are not associated with any developer, builder or estate agent and therefore no conflict of interest exists. Our prices are competitive and we provide the highest quality service.

We also specialize in renewable energy systems such as solar, heat pumps, underfloor heating and MVHR which are common in new builds today.

A Snag List is a detailed report of snags, defects, unfinished or incomplete work your builder/developer has not attended to.

A Snag List document also serves as a record of any shortcomings. Should the problem(s) reoccur soon after you've moved in, the Snag List report will assist with possible recourse against the builder so the issue(s) can be rectified.

The Snag List is the final transition between the new owner and developer before a large sum of money is handed over.

Carrying out a thorough Snag List on a newly built property is vitally important to ensure you receive an acceptable quality of finish, ensuring you do not have a multitude of problems and irritations after you move in.

New developments are constructed for the most part on a sub-contractor basis. The various sub-contractors usually work on a price per unit basis, often more concerned with working quickly than working well, resulting in a deficient quality of finish.

On average the cost of fixing the snags would be around €4000.

Ideally your property should be inspected before the completion of the sale and before you move in. However, under the terms of "Homebond" or "Premier Guarantee" and depending on the nature of the issue, the developer may be liable for repairs up to 1 year from the date you move in.

Never allow yourself to be unduly pressured by the builder into carrying out the Snag List prior to completion of the works. Builders will often ask you to carry out the inspection weeks before the property is complete.

The cost depends on the size and how many bedrooms in the property. Prices start from €160 for a 1 bedroom apartment.

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We cover all areas of Dublin. In addition, we cover parts of Meath, Louth, Kildare and Wicklow.

Our professionals check for snags from a 300-point checklist and include photos in the report.

Subject to availability, we endeavour to assess your property within 48 hours of you contacting us.
We work 7 days a week and will arrange a day and time that best suits you.

Yes of course, you are more than welcome to be present.

It's not a requirement though, and due to work commitments, we understand it's not always possible for you to be present, therefore we can just meet with the builder if you prefer.

Usually between 1 and 4 hours depending on the size of the property.

Within 48 hours of the inspection.

The builder will be sent the report.

We can also send a copy to your solicitor if required.

Yes, we are available free of charge by telephone or email to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have before, during or after the inspection stage.

If your builder or developer is resistant when asked to rectify the snags, we can contact the foreman on your behalf to ensure the matters are resolved in a timely manner.

Yes, we can provide an optional follow-up inspection at a reduced rate to ensure all work has been completed.

It's not advisable.

Independence from builders/developers is essential in ensuring the customer's interests are protected, and that you don't receive a Snag List that suits the builder and overlooks more costly or difficult to fix issues.