Client Overview:
BCE was contacted by a family purchasing a new build house near the town of Macroom in County Cork earlier this year to perform a snag list inspection on their house. They were in the process of purchasing a three-bedroom semidetached two storey home from a very reputable developer who has built estates across the country.
The family had been advised by their builder and solicitor to have a snag list inspection completed by a trusted third-party engineering company before keys were exchanged which is why they contacted BCE Consulting Engineers.
The Objective and Approach
BCE was contracted to perform a snag list on the property as soon as the construction had been practically completed. At this point, all structural, electrical, plumbing, and finishing works were finished and all that was left was for our team to perform our inspection. During our snag list inspections, we look for any issues in construction including defects, unfished work, or poor construction.
Approach:
We perform a thorough inspection beginning with the outside of the property and then going through every room in the house including the attic and any storage spaces Our team of qualified engineers has over two decades of combined experience when it comes to performing snag list inspections so not only do we know what to look out for, we also know to be on the lookout for unexpected issues.
Key Findings:
During the course of our inspection, our engineer discovered cracks in two of the newly installed windows. These cracks not only negated the window’s insulating properties but also posed as a safety risk for the family who would be moving into this house.
In addition to this finding, our team also discovered issues including incorrectly installed windows and haphazard finishes throughout the property such as poor plastering, paint drips, and incorrectly installed screws.
Result:
The findings from our snag list inspection were shared with our clients and the developer. This allowed the developer to rectify all of the issues we had found which included replacing the cracked windows.
Based on our estimates, a standard uPVC window costs between €450–€560 which means, based on a conservative estimate, that our client saved over €800 by commissioning a snag list inspection. This number does not account for the additional work the developers did following our report including fixing the poorly installed windows, redoing plastering work, repainting, and correctly installing screws.
Following this work, the family proceeded with the purchase with confidence and has been happily living in their new home for the last 9 months without any issues.
If you are interested in commissioning a snag list inspection from BCE, you can get in contact with our team here.
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