If you are buying a second-hand home in Clifden, Co. Galway or any area of Connemara, you have probably been asked by your Solicitor to get an Engineer to undertake a Structural Survey report. These are also referred to as a pre-purchase report, house survey or building inspection report.

It can be difficult to decipher which company to use, as there are many. All offer varying degrees of service, but how do you make sure that you are hiring the right Engineer?