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Pre-purchase surveys

Know the home.
Before you own it.

A detailed assessment of the property’s visible condition, including defects and any repairs or further investigations to consider before you buy.

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CLEAR FEES. NO GUESSWORK.

Know the cost.
Before you book.

Transparent pre-purchase survey pricing, with VAT included. Send us the listing or Eircode and we’ll confirm the right option for your property.

Dublin brick residential architecture
01 / PRE-PURCHASE

Apartment survey

Apartment of any size

€600incl. VAT

€487.80 + 23% VAT

  • Visual inspection of accessible areas inside the apartment
  • Visible defects documented with photographs
  • Detailed written report
  • Recommended repairs or further checks where needed
  • Follow-up advice included
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Illustrative Dublin redbrick period homes
02 / PRE-PURCHASE

House survey

Houses up to 175 sq.m

€750incl. VAT

€609.75 + 23% VAT

  • Internal & external visual inspection
  • Roof & attic where accessible
  • Moisture checks where relevant
  • Detailed engineer-led report
  • Follow-up advice included
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Refined reference image of a substantial Irish redbrick Victorian house
03 / PRE-PURCHASE

Large house survey

Houses from 176 to 300 sq.m

€850incl. VAT

€691.05 + 23% VAT

  • Larger or more complex properties
  • Extended or older houses
  • Detailed visual inspection
  • Engineer-led report
  • Follow-up advice included
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✓ Photographic reporting   ✓ Practical recommendations   ✓ Follow-up advice

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Typical report turnaround is 2–3 working days after inspection, depending on scope.

Over 300 sq.m, unusual construction or a complex property? Ask for a tailored quote
Final scope and fee are confirmed before booking. Inspections are visual and non-invasive.

LOOK A LITTLE FURTHEROPTIONAL SURVEY SERVICES

Your survey.
With a wider view.

Add a Boundary Check or Planning Check to compare what’s on site with the relevant records—before you move forward.

01 / BOUNDARY CHECK

Do the boundaries
tell the same story?

We use 3D spatial capture with mobile LiDAR scanning to record site dimensions, then compare the on-site measurements with the supplied registered mapping.

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02 / PLANNING CHECK

Does what’s built
match the drawings?

We scan and photograph the site, then compare the existing building and works with the relevant planning drawings to identify apparent differences.

Explore Planning Check
Request either check alongside your pre-purchase survey.Ask about scope & fees
WHAT YOUR SURVEY COVERS

A closer look.
A clearer picture.

We assess the accessible parts of your property and explain the findings in a photographic report.

The building

We visually inspect the accessible interior and exterior, including the roof and attic where safe access is available. We review the condition of visible building elements and note defects, maintenance issues and areas that may need closer investigation.

The warning signs

We look for visible cracking, signs of movement, dampness, water ingress and concerns associated with alterations. We explain why the findings matter and highlight where specialist advice or further investigation may be needed.

Repairs and further checks

Your photographic report brings the findings together in plain English, with practical recommendations and the main issues highlighted. Follow-up advice is included so you can discuss the report and identify issues to follow up before buying.

Visual, non-invasive inspection. The precise scope is agreed before booking; further investigations are recommended where needed.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOUR SURVEY

From your first enquiry
to your next decision.

A straightforward process, with experienced advice along the way.

01

Arrange your visit

Access & appointment

We coordinate access with you or the estate agent and confirm an available inspection date.

02

Inspect & report

Typically 2–3 working days

After the inspection, we prepare your photographic report. Timing is confirmed for your property.

03

Engineering expertise

Registered engineer-led advice

Written findings on the property’s condition to help address relevant lender or solicitor queries.

04

Talk it through

Follow-up advice included

Ask our team about the findings, repair priorities or further checks.

Ready to arrange your survey?

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BEFORE YOU BOOK

Your survey questions,
answered.

Booking, reports and the details that matter.

When should I book my survey?

Arrange it once your offer is accepted, with enough time to review the findings before signing contracts. Your solicitor can advise on the timing of your purchase.

How quickly can you inspect?

Send us the property address or Eircode. We’ll confirm the next available appointment, taking account of location, access and current bookings.

When will I receive my report?

Typically within 2–3 working days after inspection. Larger or more complex properties may take longer; we confirm the expected timeframe when booking.

Can I speak to someone about the findings?

Yes. Follow-up advice is included so you can discuss the main findings and ask which repairs or checks to prioritise.

What information do you need to book a survey?

Send us the property address or Eircode, the listing link if available, and any concerns you would like us to know about. If the estate agent is arranging access, share their contact details so we can coordinate the visit.

Is a survey the same as a mortgage valuation?

No. A valuation is prepared for the lender’s purposes. A pre-purchase survey assesses the visible condition of the property to help inform your buying decision.

Do you survey apartments and older homes?

Yes. We survey houses, apartments and duplexes, including older homes. The inspection scope is agreed for the property. Apartment common areas and associated documentation may need separate review.

What does a standard survey exclude?

It is a visual, non-invasive inspection of accessible areas. Opening-up works, testing services, BER assessments, legal boundary certification and specialist testing are excluded unless separately agreed.

Can the report help with a repair discussion?

The report records visible defects and identifies repairs or further checks to consider. You can use those findings to discuss repair concerns with your solicitor or the selling agent; any negotiation remains between the parties.

Can I add a Boundary or Planning Check?

Yes. You can request either or both as optional extras. A Boundary Check compares visible site features with available mapping. A Planning Check compares what is on site with relevant planning drawings. We agree the scope and fee before booking. Explore Boundary & Planning Checks.

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE. WIDER REACH.

Close to your property.
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Serving the Midlands, North East, Leinster & Parts of Connacht, with Dublin at the heart of what we do.

We work across the highlighted counties. Send us your property’s Eircode and we’ll confirm availability at your location.

  • Dublin
  • Louth
  • Meath
  • Monaghan
  • Cavan
  • Leitrim
  • Sligo
  • Roscommon
  • Westmeath
  • Carlow
  • Laois
  • Kildare
  • Wicklow
  • Offaly
  • Longford
  • Mayo
  • Galway
  • Kilkenny
  • Wexford
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Meet the directors behind ONOR. Claire O’Neill and Caoláinn O’Reilly lead the practice across engineering, surveying and residential design. Meet the directors

ONOR county coverageHighlighted counties: Dublin, Louth, Meath, Monaghan, Cavan, Leitrim, Sligo, Roscommon, Westmeath, Carlow, Laois, Kildare, Wicklow, Offaly, Longford, Mayo, Galway, Kilkenny, Wexford. Coverage is confirmed by Eircode. Map shows all 32 counties on the island of Ireland.Donegal — enquire for availabilityLimerick — enquire for availabilityKildare — service areaWaterford — enquire for availabilityDublin — service areaWestmeath — service areaMonaghan — service areaWicklow — service areaCork — enquire for availabilityKerry — enquire for availabilityRoscommon — service areaWexford — service areaLongford — service areaMeath — service areaCavan — service areaCarlow — service areaMayo — service areaLouth — service areaSligo — service areaLeitrim — service areaKilkenny — service areaOffaly — service areaLaois — service areaGalway — service areaTipperary — enquire for availabilityClare — enquire for availabilityTyrone — enquire for availabilityAntrim — enquire for availabilityArmagh — enquire for availabilityFermanagh — enquire for availabilityLondonderry — enquire for availabilityDown — enquire for availability
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