Structural & Building Surveys
Our structural & building surveys are carried out to a very high standard. Our structural & building surveys or investigates all structural elements as well as the buildings fabric. The survey will also record findings for Building Exterior, Building interior, Services, Boundaries, Out-buildings as well as any outstanding planning & neighbouring/boundary issues.
We use the latest non-destructive technology & equipment to assess your buildings performance including moisture meters and sound meters.
Once we have all the information from our site survey we will generate a condition report including detailed descriptions of all issues & defects, a list of images & a commentary. We aim to have the report back to you within a week from confirmation of our services.
Structural & Building Surveys Report
(Structural Survey)
Our Building Survey Reports include a comprehensive investigation of the buildings structure, construction methods as well as all services, fabric, finishes, outbuildings & surrounding grounds. The completed report will identify the issues, discuss the pathology (causes) & recommend remedial action allowing the client to make an informed financial decision when purchasing. Our professional experience & thorough survey in many cases enable our clients to negotiate on purchase price based on the findings within our report.
Defect Analysis
At Ivor O’Brien Associates we possess the skills & expertise along with extensive professional training to analyse, identify & account for every common defect such as cracking & structural movement, dampness, condensation, woodworm, mould, timber decay to list a few. A thorough investigation of both construction methods & specified materials will identify defects leading to a tailored plan of action to remove & remedy such defects.
Schedules of Condition
Pre-works Schedule of Condition – detail the general condition of a building or structure, including recording any existing cracking and damage. These are prepared prior to any major adjacent construction works including demolition, drainage works or pipeline, construction or bypass/widening schemes and tunnelling works.
Pre – Purchase Surveys
In conjunction with our building survey reports which incorporate a detailed description and condition of the property and detailed description of all defects, our Pre-Purchase Survey aims to inform our client of any costs associated with the purchase of such property & in certain circumstances facilitate the negotiation process to a beneficial conclusion.
Snag List
After initial inspection of newly built properties a final report is compiled to list defects & failure to meet certain standards set out in current building regulations, technical guidance documents & codes of practice. This report/list allows our client to confidently approach the builder with a detailed list of defects & recommendations to be carried out & signed off before contracts are completed.
Certificate of Compliance
Ivor O’Brien Associates offer certificates of compliance in accordance with the guidelines set out by the Institute of Engineers of Ireland. Please see list below:
- Certificate of compliance for Planning Permission
- Certificate of compliance for Building Regulations
- Certificate of exemption from Planning and Development Regulations
Measured Surveys
A detailed site survey is conducted using the latest measuring equipment to compile a comprehensive set of buildings while incorporating all other significant features on site. On completion of the survey, all drawings will be produced by Autosesk 2017 or Revit Autocad package, saved & printed to the correct scale for presentation. We can also integrate & develop this service to cater for issues with boundary disputes & mapping requirements such as land registry purposes.
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- 056 780 1236
086 273 7463
10 Ormonde Street,
Kilkenny
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- 01 400 7597
10, Anglesea House,
63 Carysfort Avenue,
Blackrock, Co. Dublin.
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