Engineer/ Surveyor Recommendation

The Sparrow · 24-05-2019 11:05am #1

Anyone got any recommendations for a good engineer/ surveyor for a secondhand house purchase in South Dublin? I'd like to get a very comprehensive engineering report carried out since it will probably be the largest purchase I will ever make.

Please PM me with any recommendations. Thanks

swededmonkey · 24-05-2019 2:05pm

PM sent

CrookedJack · 25-05-2019 10:01pm

I'm also Looking for surveyor recommendations please

The Sparrow · 28-05-2019 11:55am

Thanks swededmonkey!

Huzzah! · 28-05-2019 11:56am

If you could PM me too, I would appreciate it.

SozBbz · 06-06-2019 4:50pm

Me too! Also if anyone could give an idea of what would be a reasonable price? I've had one quote for almost €700 once VAT is included, on a 3 bed detached bungalow/cottage circa 100m2. High or reasonable?

Kenno90 · 06-06-2019 10:10pm

I would also like these recommendations, Thank you in advance:D

Steveire · 06-06-2019 10:30pm

Me too please

01-08-2019 2:22pm

Any chance I could get a PM for a recommended surveyor for a pre purchase building inspection on a second hand property in Dublin, thanks

andypants · 01-08-2019 11:33pm

Likewise could I also get any recommendations please, thank you I’m advance.

JJJackal · 03-08-2019 11:58am

I have had some work done by a great quantity surveyor in Dublin - I have pmed the 2 most recent posters with details

03-08-2019 2:02pm

Got that thanks, I'd actually mailed your recommendation during the week but hadn't got a reply yet, found the same with most I'd tried contact though so maby its time of the year.

Incedently should you only be using a chartered surveyor for a building inspection or are architects ect ok to use?

JJJackal · 03-08-2019 3:44pm

I am not sure, but the guy I recommended for you did an excellent job for me.

He saved me making a massive mistake with a purchase

Huzzah! · 07-08-2019 9:30am

5500 wrote: »

Got that thanks, I'd actually mailed your recommendation during the week but hadn't got a reply yet, found the same with most I'd tried contact though so maby its time of the year.

Incedently should you only be using a chartered surveyor for a building inspection or are architects ect ok to use?

Seems to be the time of year. Struggling to get an engineer ourselves.

bigslick · 12-08-2019 6:25pm

Also looking for recommendations for surveyor for North Dublin for second hand house please. Would need a very thorough review including structural as house is in need of renovation throughout. JJJackal would appreciate your recommendation if available. Thanks

dave 27 · 14-08-2019 10:40am

Hi all, i am looking at purchasing a house in the Dundalk area in the coming months and would be looking for someone to carry our a survey of the property (2nd hand), if anyone knew of someone in the area?

Thanks

Type 901 · 05-11-2019 2:41pm

Also looking for recommendations for surveyor for North Dublin for second hand house please. Thinking the Type 2 under the SCSI's definitions should be sufficient.

twiddleypop · 05-11-2019 2:52pm

Also would appreciate a recommendation

Gumbo · 05-11-2019 3:01pm

Mod Note

Make sure to keep it by PM folks.

Thanks.

fakedel · 15-03-2020 1:10am

Could you PM me the recommendation too? Many thanks!

Summer2020 · 07-05-2020 8:04pm

Looking for a recommendation for a surveyor in south Dublin please ? Want someone very thorough and good.

Thanks

SozBbz · 08-05-2020 10:44am

Summer2020 wrote: »

Looking for a recommendation for a surveyor in south Dublin please ? Want someone very thorough and good.

Thanks

What type of property are you buying?

For what its worth, I've bought twice and used a different surveyor each time. The first guy did a far longer report with more pictures, but it transpired he missed something. Property was roughly 20 years old.

The second guy did a much shorter report and he wasnt hugely expensive in his own right but advised us to get specialists in certain areas namely roofing and damp and by the time we'd paid for all that it was much more expensive, but they each found items for us to go back to the vendor with and white we probably spent €1k on professional opinions, we ended up reducing the sale price by €15k (mostly due to the condition of the roof).

A friend of ours recommended a different company but they were coming in at around €700 for the survey alone, and I still think we'd have needed the other opinions also.

For context this house is nearly 120 year old, so we were more minded to think that the multiple opinions were necessary.

I was happy with the guy we used for the main survey but he's not going to give you a fancy looking document if thats what you're after. He did stear us right though.

stampydmonkey · 14-06-2020 8:15pm

Similar to poster above...Also looking for surveyor for North Dublin (D5 area) for second hand house please. Type 2 under the SCSI's definitions should be sufficient. If anyone has recommendations, it would be much appreciated. Thanks

rubberdungeon · 03-07-2020 11:46am

Anyone got any recommendations for a good engineer/surveyor for a secondhand house purchase in Meath (Kells)? Would like to get a comprehensive engineering report carried out.

Please PM me with any recommendations. Thanks

deepsilent · 03-07-2020 4:19pm

I'm looking for recommendations for a surveyor for a secondhouse purchase in Wexford.
Thanks!

lookingforrecs · 04-07-2020 5:45pm

Greetings, I'm looking for recommendation for a surveyor in Kildare. It is a second hand house . Cheers

toledobastos · 13-05-2021 8:39pm

Hi all,

I too could use some recommendations for a good engineer/surveyor to carry out a structural survey in Dublin D8.

For context, this is a 130-year old house that was recently renovated. There may be structural issues with the walls of the property, so some specialism would go a long way.

Please PM me the recommendation.

taylor3 · 15-08-2021 10:55pm

Currently buying a second hand house on Southside of Dublin. Has anyone got a recommendation of a Quantity surveyor that could carry out an inspection for me.

Any genuine recommendations appreciated.

Cheers.

InPsyDer · 02-09-2021 1:17pm

Hi there,

Would be grateful for a recommendation of a good thorough surveyor, for Dublin 12 area. Have been let down by a previous surveyor not giving enough detail so really want someone who'll take a fine-toothed comb to the place!

Emma2019 · 02-09-2021 4:51pm

My survey for D.12 was done by Kellihers. Several friends used them too and were happy. I'm in the house a few months and dont think they missed anything although they did say I should move the boiler for fire safety buy I've since found out I can just put a flame retardant casing around it. But they don't claim to be plumbers so not necessarily a mark against them, and it was good that they flagged the issue.

Mine was 550 incl VAT.

Arnold54321 · 09-12-2021 10:32am

Would be grateful for a recommendation of a good thorough surveyor, for the South Dublin area please?

Arnold54321 · 09-12-2021 8:19pm

Bump

JimmyVik · 10-12-2021 9:03am

I got one done in Dublin on a 4 bed house for €400 inc vat last year and thought he was very good. Ive PMd some people his name and number.

If anyone else wants it pm me. I probably wont be able to find this thread again.

Arnold54321 · 10-12-2021 9:14am

Thanks Jimmy, I called that person and they are flat out busy till after the New Year. From talking to surveyor's they are extremely busy at the moment!

btw that's a reasonable fee. Property Health Check are now charging €700 approx which is a little much.

EAS45 · 25-07-2024 12:58pm

Similar to posters above...Also looking for surveyor for North Dublin for second hand house please. Type 2 under the SCSI's definitions should be sufficient. If anyone has recommendations, it would be much appreciated. Thank you

extra-ordinary_ · 25-07-2024 4:11pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122424484#Comment_122424484

I'm in the same boat only Dublin SW, if anyone has a recommendation.

starWave · 08-08-2024 10:57pm

Interested in recommendations for this too. New build in Kildare.

Luckylow10 · 13-08-2024 3:49pm

I got a large 4 bedroom detached house with > acre land surveyed in Kildare for €650.

it was done in a couple of days.

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