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An Irish Property & Engineering Surveyors Blog!
Property Surveying from an Engineering perspective.
The difference between a Snag List and a Property Survey.
A question that often arises when surveying property is “what is the difference between a Snag List and a Property Survey?”. In general, a ‘Snag List’ is undertaken on NEW property and is only for NEW BUILDS. A ‘Property Survey’ is for second-hand homes.
The problem with your Septic Tank: The realities of Rural Wastewater Treatment in Galway & Mayo
Generally speaking, rural houses in Galway and Mayo have either a “Septic Tank & Percolation Area” or a “Proprietary Treatment System”. Nothing is more infuriating when surveying a property and having difficulty finding even the basic parts of a septic system! From missing AJ’s, defective percolation areas and damaged tanks, we have seen it all!
From our surveys of rural houses, about 90% of the septic systems do not meet the minimum standards required. The problem is so widespread, that we often have to advise purchasers not to let it be a sticking point when buying a house, as it is likely going to be the same problem in the next house!
Property Surveys of Older Houses & Protected Structures in Galway & Mayo
Older and Protected Structures present different challenges when surveying. Often, the problems with such structures are more so a result of the intervention afterwards and the modernisation of such structures…
What should I look for in a Pre-Purchase Property Survey in 2026?
So, you are ready to purchase a home, but are unsure of what is required for a Pre-Purchase Property Survey? In this guide, we take you through the process and show you why our service differs from most others, owing to the level of additional detail that we supply.
How much does an Engineer’s Property Survey Report Cost in 2026?
When you consider the value of your house purchase, the cost of an Engineers’ Survey Report on a house in Galway is proportionately small. However, an Engineers’ report can be extremely valuable and worth far more than it cost. Our reports will indicate potential defects and hidden costs that may be present. We will also attribute potential costs on such problems. Hence, the Engineers Property Report can actually help you save a significant amount of money or headache!
Tips to ensure a quick house sale.
We have heard it all before. The Solicitor was slow, the Engineer found a problem, the documents were missing… There are multiple reasons why the transition from ‘Sale Agreed’ to ‘Sold’ takes time. However, many of the delays could have been prevented if the Vendor had gone through a simple checklist before they brought the house to the property market
Sellers: Tips for Selling Your Home in Galway & Mayo
Clean. Tidy. Fix. Make sure that you have all mapping, planning and building regulation issues addressed BEFORE the property is put on the market. Register the septic tank. Jet and clean sewer pipes and make sure the sewers are functioning properly. Have your ducks in a row! Be respectful to the Engineer/Surveyor, when you have sold and sailed off in to the sunset, they are the last ones left standing
Top 5 Defects found in Galway Property in 2026...
At myPropertySurvey.ie, we inspect a number of different and complex properties each year. Whilst each property is unique, there are common defects found in the vast majority! We have identified 5 Common Defects that we regularly find in our structural property surveys in Galway…
How Much does an Engineers Survey Report Cost?
When you consider the value of your house purchase, the cost of an Engineers’ Survey Report on a house in Galway is proportionately small. However, an Engineers’ report can be extremely valuable and worth far more than it cost. Our reports will indicate potential defects and hidden costs that may be present. We will also attribute potential costs on such problems. Hence, the Engineers Property Report can actually help you save a significant amount of money or headache!
Property Surveys in Gort
Our offices are based in Tuam, but with the construction of the M17 / M18 motorway, it has made areas like Loughrea and Gort very accessible. We have undertaken a number of pre-purchase structural surveys and Engineers Reports in Gort and Loughrea.