The Curse of Defective Concrete (Mica, Pyrrhotite, etc.) in Donegal homes - Read Mod warning Post 1

is the defected block map of Donegal still available? I’m hoping to buy in Letterkenny. I’ve saw a house in Foxhills I’m interested in but the ad it doesn’t mention a mica test. The map would be handy to know what estates have defective blocks and would save me viewing etc.

Thanks for your help!

Thanks a mil! I won’t be buying anything without a test. Do you know if I test a property that I’m interested in with no signs of cracks and comes back with positive results for defective blocks, is that on the seller to pay? There are so many ads on daft with no mention of a test. My guess is that there not testing because they already know.

That was my plan initially, to buy a new build (almost 400k now for a 4bed in Letterkenny) or an older property but they’re very few and far between! Thanks again for your replies

Hi all,

Hoping for some advice. I extensively renovated and added an extension to my home in 2014. The house was originally built in 1991 and is a bungalow. Unfortunately the house has been confirmed with pyrite and our local council has offered us Remediation Option 2 which is to remove and replace the internal and external leafs of the external walls down to foundation level. I dont feel this is an appropriate long term remdiation and have appealed. Regardless of whether I get upgraded to Option 1 (full demolition) or not I will look to demolish the house and replace foundations etc. My question really involves the extension which does not have pyrite. Is it going to be very difficult to save the extensions in a full demolition project? Its 40 sq meters so I'd hate to have to demolish. Is it going to end up costing me a lot more to save it?

Would appreciate and feedback from anyone with experience in this are.

Thanks

Padraig

will do thank you