New Build Snagging Inspections in County Wicklow
County Wicklow has seen a remarkable surge in new residential development over the past decade. As Dublin’s commuter belt continues to expand southwards, towns such as Bray, Greystones, Wicklow Town, Arklow and Newtownmountkennedy are delivering thousands of new homes each year to buyers seeking more space, better value and a higher quality of life than the capital can offer. But a desirable location does not guarantee a defect-free home.
At Snag It, we provide professional snagging inspections for new build buyers and refurbishment purchasers throughout County Wicklow. Our inspectors are independent of every developer and contractor operating in the county. We work solely on your behalf, identifying the defects that developers are obligated to rectify before you accept the keys to your new property.
Whether you are purchasing a three-bedroom semi-detached home on a new Greystones development, a coastal apartment in Bray, or a refurbished cottage on the outskirts of Rathnew, Snag It ensures you are not left to discover problems after the builder has moved on.
Why County Wicklow New Build Buyers Need a Professional Snag List
Wicklow’s housing market is one of the fastest-moving outside Dublin. Demand is high, supply is under pressure, and developers are completing schemes at pace. When a development sells out quickly, the incentive to rush handovers increases — and it is invariably the quality of finishing works that suffers first.
Plastering, tiling, paintwork, kitchen fit-outs, electrical installations and external landscaping are the areas most commonly found to be defective at the point of handover. In our experience carrying out inspections across Wicklow, the average new build property has well over 100 individual snags — ranging from cosmetic blemishes to more serious structural and mechanical issues that, if left unaddressed, will cost you significant money to remedy yourself.
The critical window is before you complete the purchase. Once contracts are signed and the property is in your name, the developer’s obligation to fix defects at no cost to you becomes far harder to enforce. A professionally produced snag list from Snag It, delivered prior to handover, gives you the legal and practical leverage you need.
Snagging Inspections For Refurbished Properties In County Wicklow
Wicklow’s stock of older rural and coastal properties — farmhouses, period cottages, Victorian villas and converted outbuildings — has made it a particularly active market for full refurbishments. These are often bought and sold following extensive renovation works by investors or developers, and they are presented to buyers in a newly finished state that can conceal a multitude of problems.
Unlike a structural survey, a snagging inspection focuses specifically on the quality and completeness of the refurbishment works themselves. Our Wicklow inspectors check that newly installed plumbing, heating, electrical systems, insulation and internal finishes comply with current Irish building regulations and match the standard of finish appropriate to the asking price. We regularly identify hidden damp, inadequate ventilation and substandard insulation installations that neither the buyer’s estate agent nor a standard survey would flag.
If you are purchasing a refurbished property in Wicklow, a Snag It inspection is one of the most valuable investments you can make before exchange.
Our Wicklow Snagging Inspection Process
Every Snag It inspection follows a rigorous, room-by-room methodology developed specifically for the types of new build and refurbished properties common across County Wicklow. Our inspectors carry specialist equipment including calibrated moisture metres and thermal imaging cameras, ensuring that hidden defects — not just surface-level issues — are caught and documented.
Book your Wicklow inspection
Call or contact us online with your property address and a preferred date. We offer weekday and weekend appointments and aim to accommodate bookings with as little as 48 hours’ notice where possible.
Thorough on-site assessment
Your dedicated Snag It inspector attends the property and conducts a full assessment of every accessible room, space and external area. A standard three-bedroom home typically takes three to four hours.
Photographic snag report within 48 hours
You receive a professionally formatted, photographic snag list within 48 hours of inspection. Every defect is precisely located, clearly described and accompanied by photographic evidence so there is no ambiguity when presenting the report to your developer.
Post-report guidance and support
We remain available to answer questions about your report and can advise you on the most effective way to submit your snag list to your developer or refurbishment contractor, and how to escalate unresolved items if necessary.
What Our Wicklow Snagging Inspections Cover
Our inspections address every aspect of a property’s fabric and fit-out, from the roof ridge to the garden boundary. Nothing is overlooked.
Structure & External
Roof coverings, fascias, soffits, guttering, external walls, render, brickwork, driveways and boundary treatments.
Plumbing & Heating
Boiler installation, radiator balancing, hot and cold water systems, sanitary ware, water pressure and pipework quality.
Electrical Systems
Consumer unit, sockets tested..
Doors & Windows
Frame alignment, glazing quality, seals, locks, handles, restrictors, draught resistance and sill finishes.
Internal Finishes
Plasterwork, painting, floor coverings, skirting boards, architraves, staircase quality and ceiling finishes throughout.
Kitchen & Bathrooms
Unit fitting and levelling, worktop joints, appliance installation, wall and floor tiling, grouting, silicone seals and ventilation.
Why Wicklow Homebuyers Choose Snag It
We are not a national call centre operation. Snag It is a locally rooted snagging business with direct experience of the developers, contractors and developments active across County Wicklow. We understand the specific characteristics of coastal builds near Bray and Greystones — where exposure to salt air and prevailing winds places additional demands on external sealing and weatherproofing — and the challenges of rural properties further inland where ground conditions and older drainage systems can create issues that only a trained eye will catch.
Our sole loyalty is to you, the buyer. We have no commercial relationship with any developer, estate agent or contractor operating in Wicklow or elsewhere. Our report is honest, thorough and produced with one purpose: to protect your investment.
Local Expertise
Direct knowledge of Wicklow’s active developers, coastal build challenges and rural property risks.
Fully Independent
No ties to any developer, agent or contractor in Wicklow or anywhere else — ever.
Report Within 48 Hours
Detailed photographic snag reports delivered promptly, so you can act before your handover deadline.
Qualified Inspectors
Our team hold construction and surveying qualifications backed by extensive on-site experience.
Towns And Areas Of County Wicklow We Cover
We provide snagging inspections across the full extent of County Wicklow, from the northern suburbs bordering Dublin to the southern coastal towns and inland rural areas. If your new build or refurbished property is in Wicklow, we cover it.
| Bray | Greystones | Wicklow Town |
| Arklow | Newtownmountkennedy | Rathnew |
| Aughrim & Tinahely | Kilcoole & Newcastle | Ashford & Glenealy |
| Blessington | Baltinglass | Avoca & Vale of Avoca |
Do not see your town listed? Contact us — we cover all of County Wicklow and are happy to travel to any location within the county for a pre-arranged inspection.
What County Wicklow Homebuyers Say About Snag It
Protect Your Wicklow Home Investment
Our expert snagging inspections help you avoid costly issues, with detailed reports delivered in just 48 hours.
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