Registered Building Surveyor · Collon, Co. Louth

Our Services

Pre-purchase surveys, BER assessments, Land Registry mapping, architectural design, planning permission, retention and full BC(A)R certification from our office in Collon, across Drogheda, Ardee and nearby towns.

Services

Choose a service area

Each area has its own page with full details, prices and answers to common questions.

New dwelling at Mornington, Co. Meath
01 · Projects

01 · Projects

Design & Planning

Design, planning and BC(A)R certification for extensions, new builds and retention applications — from first sketch to final certificate.

  • Architectural design & 3D concepts
  • Planning & retention permission
  • Stage payment certification
  • Design & Assigned Certifier
Design & planning
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02 · Surveys

02 · Surveys

Building Surveys & Mapping

Independent inspection, measurement and compliance reporting — whether you are buying a home, taking handover of a new build, or registering a boundary.

  • Pre-purchase surveys & snag lists
  • Measured surveys & laser scanning
  • Land Registry & multi-level mapping
  • Opinions on compliance & declarations of identity
Building surveys
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03 · Energy

03 · Energy

BER & Energy

SEAI-registered BER assessment for homes and commercial buildings, plus the technical reports you need for heat pump and retrofit grant applications.

  • Domestic BERs from €160
  • Non-domestic BERs from €500
  • Display Energy Certificates (DEC)
  • Heat pump technical assessments
BER & energy

01 · Full details

Project Services

Design, planning and BC(A)R certification for extensions, new builds and retention applications — from first sketch to final certificate.

Architectural Design

Concept sketches through to construction drawings for extensions, renovations and new-build homes.

Planning Permission

Applications prepared, lodged and managed through the local authority process on your behalf.

Retention Planning

Regularising work already built without permission, including the preparation of detailed drawings from existing conditions on site.

Stage Payment Certification

Inspections and certificates at each build stage so your lender releases funds on time.

Inspection & Certification

Periodic site inspections during construction, with certification issued on completion.

Design Certifier & Assigned Certifier

Statutory BC(A)R roles — certifying that the design complies with the Building Regulations, then coordinating inspections and signing the Certificate of Compliance on Completion.

02 · Full details

Building Surveys

Independent inspection, measurement and compliance reporting — whether you are buying a home, taking handover of a new build, or registering a boundary.

Pre-Purchase Surveys

An independent report on the condition of a property before you sign contracts.

Snag Lists

A detailed list of defects and unfinished work for the builder to correct before you close. From €300 inc. VAT for an apartment or €400 inc. VAT for a house, with a second inspection at €150 inc. VAT.

Measured Building Surveys

Accurate floor plans, elevations and sections of an existing building.

Digital Land Surveys

Topographical and level surveys for sites and new construction.

Laser Scanning

3D point cloud capture for precise as-built records and complex existing geometry.

Opinions on Compliance with Planning Permission & Building Regulations

Confirming that what was built matches the permission granted and complies with the regulations that applied at the time of the works, for your solicitor for title purposes.

Submissions on Planning Applications

Preparing observations and submissions on applications that affect your property.

Land Registry Mapping

Mapping prepared to Tailte Éireann’s Land Registry standard, confirming a property’s boundaries for a sale, transfer of part or First Registration.

Multi-Level Mapping

Floor-by-floor mapping for apartments and duplexes where ownership is stacked vertically.

Planning Searches

Checking the full planning history of a site before you buy, carried out in person at the offices of the Local Authority.

Certificates of Exemption

Confirming in writing that works did not require planning permission at the time of construction.

Declarations of Identity

A sworn declaration confirming that the property on the ground is the property described in the title deeds — boundaries matching the folio map, established access to the public road, and services sitting inside the legal boundary or covered by a right of way or wayleave.

Prepared after a site inspection, then drafted and witnessed by a Commissioner of Oaths under the Statutory Declarations Act, 1938. Usually requested by your solicitor on the sale or purchase of a rural property, or on completion of construction. €600 excl. VAT.

03 · Full details

Energy Surveys

SEAI-registered BER assessment for homes and commercial buildings, plus the technical reports you need for heat pump and retrofit grant applications.

Domestic BERs

Building Energy Rating certificates for houses and apartments, required before sale or letting.

Commercial / Non-Domestic BERs

BER assessment for offices, retail units and other non-domestic buildings.

Technical Assessments for Heat Pumps

Heat loss assessment confirming whether a property is suitable for a heat pump grant.

Schedules of Upgrade Measures for Existing Dwellings and Deep Retrofit Specifications

A prioritised list of works to bring an existing home up to a target rating.

Letters of Exemption from a BER

A limited set of exemptions exists for some buildings including stand-alone buildings under 50m², temporary buildings, and non-residential buildings used for manufacturing, industrial, or agricultural purposes where the building has low energy demand (installed heating capacity less than 10W/m²). In these instances a letter confirming exemption can be provided after inspection of the building.

Display Energy Certificates (DEC)

Annual energy certificates for public buildings above the threshold floor area.

How it works

From first call to finished report

Tell us about the property

Send the address, type and size. You get a fixed quote back — no hourly rates.

We arrange access

We deal with the agent or vendor directly and confirm a time that suits everyone.

The inspection

Approximately one to two hours on site, carried out by a Registered Building Surveyor.

Your report

A written report with photographs, issued in the same week. We talk you through it.

Fixed quote · usually same day

Not sure which service you need?

Tell us about the property or project and we will point you to the right service and a fixed price.