Snag Lists for New Homes in Galway & Mayo
If you are buying a New House recently finished by a Builder, in Galway or Mayo, you are in the right place! A Snag List is what you need! This is a list of superficial defects that is given to your Builder, before you move in to your new home. Snags are common in new house builds and generally include cosmetic defects or compliance items. Your builder will tend to these items before you move in.
What is undertaken as part of a Snag List:
The “rule of thumb” is that the shorter the snag list is, the better the house! Our basic snag list can be anything from 4 - 6 pages, depending on the number of defects found, but this does vary with the number of rooms and size of the property. Our snag lists are also completed within 1 working day after the inspection! We typically examine:
External walls / Finishes
Roof finishes / Gutters & Downpipes / Flashings
Windows & Doors / Disabled Compliance
Internal Finishes / Painting Snags / Decorative Defects
Joinery / Floors / Stairs
Doors / Skirting / Architraves
Kitchen Fit-Out & Finishes
Electrical
Plumbing & Heating installation.
Attic areas
Exteriors & Landscaping
Building Regulations
Quality of Work
A Snag list is NOT a structural or planning survey and we do not assess the structural integrity of the construction. If you are buying a NEW car you wouldn’t get a mechanic to give it a once-over (as the car is new and sold with a warranty). It is the same logic for a dwelling. A new dwelling is sold as a certified building by the ‘Assigned Certifier’ and you usually have a defects indemnity period from the builder (typically 6 - 12 months).
We prepare a detailed list of Snags (4-6 pages) for you to give to your builder, prior to the completion of the sale. This is a list of superficial cosmetic defects that is given to your Builder, before you move in to your new home. The snag list is presented as a list with check-boxes for the builder to tick off what has been completed. It is broken down by room, so it is easy to follow.
Reinspection is not usually required owing to the check-box format of the snag report, however if it is required it is charged for separately. Using our custom ‘Snag Soft’ software, your snag list will be complete within 1 working day after the inspection!
What else can you check?
In addition to a standard Snag List, we also have some add-ons listed below. These are in addition to a standard snag list. Sometimes, your Solicitor may request that these be checked:
Map & Boundary Check
Planning Search & BCMS Check
Get Your Ducks in a Row for a Snag List…!
When should I book a Snag Survey?
Anytime!, we will schedule with your builder when its ready!
Not ready? you can always get a quote and follow up on it later!
What happens after I book the Snag?
We deal with everything!
We contact Auctioneer/Builder for keys.
We inspect and prepare your snag list.
We issue the snag list to you that day!
How soon can it be inspected?
If you book today, we will be ready to inspect in 7-10 Working Days.
The snag list is ready as soon as we leave your property, using our custom ‘SnagSoft’ software.
We Snag all of Galway & Mayo!
Find your property location on our map below.
For all other areas not covered, just send an email to us first to see if we can provide a quote.
Galway Snag Areas:
Tuam Town - Tuam town centre, where our offices are based!
Tuam Hinterland (YELLOW) - The H54 Eircode between Milltown, Dunmore and Abbeyknockmoy.
Galway City (PINK) - Including (but not limited to!): City Centre, Knocknacarra, Roscam, Barna…. and may more!
Galway County (PINK) - Including (but not limited to!): Athenry, Oranmore, Ballinasloe, Loughrea, Gort, Portumna, Headford, Claregalway, Ardrahan, Kilcolgan, Kinvarra, Clarinbridge, Oughterard, Moycullen, Spiddal… and all other county areas.
Galway Connemara (ORANGE) Including (but not limited to!): Clifden, Ballyconneely, Carraroe.
Mayo Snag Areas:
Mayo East (RED) - Including (but not limited to!): Ballinrobe, Claremorris, Castlebar, Shrule, Westport, Foxford and Ballina.
Mayo West (GREEN) - Including (but not limited to!): Achill, Mullranny, Ballycastle and Belmullet. All areas shaded in Green on the map.
(…..See what we did there? “The Green and Red of Mayo…!”)