New Build Snagging Inspections In Dublin
Buying a new build home in Dublin is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make. Yet even the most reputable developers hand over properties with defects some visible, many hidden. At Snag It, our qualified snagging inspectors work exclusively for you, not your developer, to produce a comprehensive snag list before you sign off on your new home.
We also carry out snagging inspections on refurbished properties across Dublin, where contractors’ work is often just as prone to overlooked defects as a brand-new build. Whether you are moving into a newly constructed home in Clongriffin or a fully refurbished period property in Ranelagh, Snag It ensures you know exactly what you are getting before you take the keys.
Why Dublin New Build Buyers Need a Snag List
New build homes in Dublin are delivered under significant time pressure. Developers are incentivised to reach completion milestones quickly, and the result is that finishing trades — plastering, tiling, painting, electrical and plumbing fit-outs — are frequently rushed. According to industry data, the average new build property in Ireland has between 80 and 150 individual snags at the point of handover.
Once you have signed contracts and taken ownership, your leverage over the developer diminishes considerably. The time to act is before handover, when the developer is still legally obligated under the HomeBond and Premier Guarantee warranty schemes to rectify defects at no cost to you. A professional snag list from Snag It gives you the documented evidence you need to hold them to that obligation.
Snagging For Refurbished Properties In Dublin
Refurbished homes present a different but equally important set of risks. In Dublin’s highly competitive property market, many buyers are purchasing extensively renovated properties — converted apartments, extended Victorian terraces, and fully rewired and replumbed period homes — often at substantial price points. The quality of that refurbishment work is not always as thorough as it appears on a viewing.
Our inspectors assess refurbished properties with the same rigour as new builds, checking that works have been carried out to current Irish building regulations and to a standard consistent with the asking price. From poorly fitted kitchens and leaking wet rooms to inadequate insulation and substandard electrical installations, Snag It uncovers the issues that a general survey may not.
Our Dublin Snagging Inspection Process
We have developed a systematic, room-by-room methodology that covers every accessible area of your property. Our inspectors use calibrated moisture metres, thermal imaging equipment and detailed checklists to ensure nothing is missed.
Book your inspection
Contact us with your property address and preferred date. We offer flexible weekday and weekend appointments across Dublin to suit your schedule.
On-site inspection
Your dedicated Snag It inspector visits the property and conducts a thorough, systematic assessment typically lasting three to four hours for a standard three-bedroom home.
Detailed written report
Ensure your developer covers the necessary repairs for your family’s comfort and safety.
Developer follow-up support
We are available to answer any questions about your report and can advise you on how to formally present your snag list to your developer or contractor.
What We Inspect In Your Dublin Property
Structure & External
Roof, fascias, soffits, guttering, brickwork, render, driveways, pathways and drainage.
Plumbing & Heating
Boiler, radiators, hot water systems, pipework, sanitary ware and water pressure.
Electrical Systems
Socket testing
Doors & Windows
Alignment, seals, locks, handles, glazing quality and draught resistance throughout.
Internal Finishes
Plastering, painting, tiling, skirting, architraves, flooring and staircase quality.
Kitchen & Bathrooms
Unit fitting, worktops, appliances, tiling, grouting, sealing and ventilation adequacy.
Why Choose Snag It In Dublin?
Snag It is a Dublin-based business. Our inspectors live and work in the city and surrounding areas — we know the local development landscape, the active housebuilders, and the standards being delivered across Dublin’s new build schemes. We are independent of all developers and contractors. Our sole obligation is to you, the buyer.
Qualified Inspectors
Our team hold relevant construction and surveying qualifications with hands-on industry experience.
Fully Independent
We have no commercial relationship with any developer, agent or contractor ever.
Report Within 48 Hours
Detailed, photographic snag reports delivered promptly so you can act without delay.
Dublin Specialists
Local knowledge of Dublin’s active developments, planning standards and build quality.
Areas Of Dublin We Cover
We carry out snagging inspections across all Dublin postcodes and throughout the county, including all major new build developments currently completing across North, South, West and East Dublin.
| Dublin 1–8 City Centre | Clongriffin & Belmayne | Donabate & Swords |
| Baldoyle & Portmarnock | Blanchardstown & Castleknock | Lucan & Adamstown |
| Citywest & Saggart | Sandyford & Leopardstown | Cherrywood & Carrickmines |
| Dún Laoghaire & Blackrock | Ranelagh & Rathgar | Rathcoole & Newcastle |
Not sure if we cover your area? Get in touch — if your property is in Dublin or the greater Dublin commuter belt, we almost certainly do.
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Reports delivered within 48 hours. Serving all Dublin postcodes and county areas.
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