This is a list of superficial defects that is given to your Builder, before you move in to your new home. These reports are used when you are purchasing a Brand-New Home in Galway or Mayo.

A Snag List is required for a new house. Remember, ‘Caveat Emptor’, Buyer Beware! Small defects and cosmetic problems can ruin a new home and are often more costly to repair afterwards, when the builder has left. So, a snag survey documents these defects for repair, before you move in.

‘Caveat Emptor’, Buyer Beware! Snag Lists are a professional document and can highlight cosmetic issues and also compliance issues for superficial issues. Whilst many builders are well capable of identifying snags, it needs to be assessed in terms of today’s regulations.

For a new house, you need a ‘Snag Survey’ or ‘Snag List’. Here is a link to our page specifically for new property and snag lists. ‘Caveat Emptor’, Buyer Beware! Small defects and cosmetic problems can ruin a new home and are often more costly to repair afterwards when the builder has left. In some cases your Solicitor may request that the Map and Boundary be checked in addition to a Planning Search and these are offered as add-on’s to our standard Snag service.

Nothing. They are both the same.

Overall, about 1 - 1.5 hours for one surveyor. Sometimes, we use two surveyors which reduces the time (two heads are better than one!).

Generally, NO. Our insurance only covers ourselves at a property. We also need contemplative time when there to evaluate any problems or issues. Also, new builds are live working sites and require Safe Pass clearance and this is a matter for the Builder, so we are not permitted to have anyone else at the property.

We encourage all clients to email any concerns before the Snag Survey, so we can look at the issue when there. We can also include any snags that you have noted on the list also before it issues to the builder.

Our snag service is a pre-pay service. If you book and pay, we schedule your snag list within 1 week. The snag list will be ready within 1 working day afterwards. Some people get quotes a couple of months ahead from our online system and they can always come back to us, to book and pay, when the builder has confirmed the property is complete and ready to snag.

We examine the property for superficial defects and cosmetic snags. Specifically, we check the following:

• 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

We issue it as a .PDF on email, provided payment has been made. We issue the report to the client only. If you want a printed copy, just let us know and we will post one out to you.

Yes. Just let us know if you want a printed copy and we will issue it this way to you. 

Yes. We answer all your questions and queries afterwards. This is usually by return email. If you want a follow-up call, just let us know and we will schedule it with you.

Yes. We are fully indemnified or ‘bonded’. We hold Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) for all our survey work.

Yes. We are fully insured when at the property (but it only covers ourselves). 

It will be an experienced member of our professional staff. Unlike others, we are not a referral service. You hire us. We are your team! 

All reports are overseen, supervised, validated and signed by Dwayne Higgins, who is the Managing Director. We are not a referral service. We have strict reporting standards that are constantly checked and updated. We have our own snag software called ‘Snag Soft’ and this ensures everything is covered.

Hard to say, but here is a brief list:

• Cosmetic issues - painting

• Plumbing leaks

• Dust, Dirt and Cleaning!

Yes. We check the Building Regulations that apply when the house was built.

We do. Once your Builder confirms to you that the property is complete and ready to snag, we will arrange the access with the Builder/Agent.

Email is particularly favoured. We usually survey in the morning and type in the afternoon, so email is the best way to get a response.

Not a lot for the comprehensive service that we offer. All our prices include VAT, many quote without it to appear cheaper. You can get a full quote on our website today! All snag lists issue directly to the client, after receipt of payment. 

Not usually. Thermal Moisture Imagers are generally used for older property, to detect moisture ingress or a cold-bridge. This is not usually a problem in a new build, so it is not part of this service.

We undertake a surface check of the fittings and connections (for leaks). We inspect the toilets for flushing and we also check the shower and shower door for leaks. We do not test the appliances, this is outside our remit.

Yes! We cover all new builds in Mayo, including Ballina, Castlebar, Foxford, Ballinrobe, Westport, Kiltimagh and all areas in-between! Our office is based in Tuam, and we are perfectly located to go between Galway and Mayo!

Yes! We provide our snagging service for new property in Galway, including Athenry, Oranmore, Galway City, Ballinasloe, Tuam, Clifden, Barna, Loughrea, Gort, Portumna and all areas in-between! We are based in Tuam so our survey team can easily cover all of Galway City and County for snag surveys.