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I wouldn't deal with the auctioneer at all if I were you, what would they know anyway! Try and meet with the foreman, the builder is anxious to complete the sale and get your money in so they will try and accommodate any reasonable snags IMHO. I work for a large developer and we get a lot of snag lists in every year (100 or so). The majority are reasonable and most of the items are dealt with, if they can be rectified. Some stuff that appears on snag lists is just not reasonable i.e. "glass in sliding patio door is (slightly) scratched- replace door" or "plaster on ceiling is rough- replaster" or "scratch on side of shower tray- replace". Building is not a precise science, houses aren't made in factories so some allowances must be made for error or slight damage etc. But at the end of the day don't hand over your money unless you're happy, regardless.
 
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Thanks Carpenter,

Regarding glass, there are some scratches in the glass of the balcony door.
Thet didn't look noticeable to me but the engineer pointed them out and said they would be very noticeable when it was sunny. He also pointed out that glass is very expensive. Is it reasonable to push to have it replaced?
 
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I don't know, it's very subjective. I found a few scratches on my windows AFTER the snagging was completed. In fact I probably didn't notice them until I actually cleaned the windows myself for the first time. They don't bother me that much, only when I clean the windows, because that's the only time I'm aware of them. I think I would be inclined to dismiss a few light scratches as part of the normal wear and tear during the construction process. A lot of these scratches are actually the result of industrial cleaners trying to remove plaster etc from glass with blunt scrapers, I believe. If the scratches are deep and likely to retain dirt and most importantly if they bother you say something to the builder. There are some specialist companies out there who will remove slight scratches, weld spatter etc by polishing them out, but this is probably not a realistic solution on the average housing scheme!
 
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darraghkb said:
How much should I pay for a snag list on a newly built 2 bed apartment and who should I go to?
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I used a company called homepro www.homepro.ie they were very professional and courteous. They also offer a follow up service if you want them to return to check off the defects, I had 118 defects on the lists and some pretty serious ones that i would not have realised until after I moved in. The report was very easy to read also , and if I was buying a new home and definitly if i was buying a second hand home I would use them again.
 
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I noticed that the floor rises slightly underfoot in a large bedroom on the first floor. i pointed this out to the builder and he agreed that it does and it is because the joists must have been packed slightly unevenly. To rectify this the first floor ( varnished pine and chipboard underneath) would have to be lifted and the ceiling would have to come down in the garage underneath. Would it be worth going to all of that trouble or should I just leave it?
 
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I think you really need to have an engineer advise on what should action should be taken, I does seem over the top, But im sure that the builder will tell you anything to put you off
 
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Dont do it yourself!

You will be taken more seriously if you get a recognised expert.

Make sure to add as much as possible to the list as you will invariably end up in a horse trade. The more you have to trade with the more chance there is to get the things you really want.
 
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joey said:
Thanks Carpenter,

Regarding glass, there are some scratches in the glass of the balcony door.
Thet didn't look noticeable to me but the engineer pointed them out and said they would be very noticeable when it was sunny. He also pointed out that glass is very expensive. Is it reasonable to push to have it replaced?
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I had windows of the whole ground floor of the house replaced. Every pane in window or pation doors was really badly scratched. And that was without looking at them in sunshine. There were a few minor scratches upstairs but I said I'd let them go if they replaced the windows downstairs...took 2 and a half months to get the replacements but it was worth it.

The protective wrapping was broken when the builders opened the windows for ventilation. I'd recommend for anyone to keep an eye on their house/apt and mention it to the foreman if you see a problem as it took so long to get the replacements.
 
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Hi,

I am buying a new apartment in Carlow town. Can anyone recommend a good 'snagger' in the area.

Thanks
 
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Kramer said:
Hi,

I am buying a new apartment in Carlow town. Can anyone recommend a good 'snagger' in the area.

Thanks
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Hi Kramer

I work for a company called home snag http://www.HomeSnag.ie we offer a nationwide service.

Alternatively if you go to google and search for snag list, you will find other companies who offer snag list services.

Either way congratulations on the new apartment.

Regards

Fintan
 
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Fintan said:
Hi Kramer

I work for a company called home snag http://www.HomeSnag.ie we offer a nationwide service.

Alternatively if you go to google and search for snag list, you will find other companies who offer snag list services.

Either way congratulations on the new apartment.

Regards

Fintan
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Apologies for last message - First time I've tried posting anything here.

I'm waiting to hear when the snagging on my apartment can start. I've got a company in mind to do the snag that a friend recommended and she said that they were very thorough. The only thing is they've mentioned a reinspection (ie another inspection after the snag). Its not compulsory but the lady I spoke to said it was fairly standard. Does anyone know if a reinspection is normal practice?? I imagined I could just check afterwards and see what had been done and what hadn't.
 
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Hi CiaraC

I would deem a second inspection essential, if nothing else at least you can talk to whoever is doing your snag list and discuss the unfinished items and weigh up how important / unimportant they are.

Some companies charge extra for a second inspection, others like my company www.HomeSnag.ie include it in the price. We also issue after the second inspection (as part of the standard service) a revised snag list of all out-standing items to send back to the builder.

Its extremely rare but not un-heard for a third inspection to be necessary, so if they are offering you a second inspection, I would recommend taking it.

Congratulations on your new apartment.

Kind Regards
Fintan
 
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Hi Fintan,
A few people have mentioned about surveyors being guaranteed should anything be missed in the snag list.

Is homesnag.ie covered in this case should anything be missed on one of their snags?

Cheers
 
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Hi Dunner

Interesting question, due to the inherent limited nature of the inspection, our snag list inspection is not intended to be a guarantee, warranty, or insurance policy regarding the condition of a home.

Instead, the purpose of a home inspection is to provide an independent, third party opinion regarding the aesthetic, finishing conditions that are visually apparent at the time of the inspection.

For example, after our second inspection of a property, a painter may come in with a ladder, bang it off a couple of walls and doors and walk out again. Or a dumper truck may kick up a stone and break a window, as we do not supervise the construction of the house or supervise the house after the inspections we cannot guarantee anything. All we can do is report every snag we see during our inspections.

We always encourage clients to have a final walk around the house before signing for the house as at the end of the day it is the client who has to live in the house and they have to be 100% happy with the condition the house is in.

I hope this answers your question.

Kind Regards

Fintan
http://www.HomeSnag.ie
 
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for any1 interested i used a firm on the northside called EJP Architectural .. it only cost €175 for a 2 bed... 1st class job his name is Eddie Peppard 0861656697 and he did it very quickly.
 
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i used a crowd called www.newhomesnag.ie i found on google for a 3 bed hse in balbriggan. cost €340 and had a follow-up inspection. the guy really knew his stuff and i was glad i got a pro 'cause i wouldn't have caught half the stuff he did.
 
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I've recently purchased a property in knocklyon and I used a company called D&B Building consultants for my snag list. Found them very thorough and efficient and charged me 250 for 3 Bed. His name is Liam and his Number is 086 1736596. Very friendly and will answer any questions you might have.

Regards,

wmd114
 
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