Snagging Inspection Before Closing: Essential Checklist for Dublin Buyers

The window between 'practically complete' and 'final closing' is the most powerful moment in your new home purchase. A snagging inspection before closing is what turns that moment into leverage, which is why property snagging Dublin bookings cluster in that window.

This checklist covers what to verify before you sign anything in Dublin, and it works alongside our room-by-room before handover checklist Dublin.

Documentation Checklist

• BER (Building Energy Rating) certificate received
• HomeBond / Premier Guarantee documentation
• Compliance certificate of building regulations
• All appliance manuals and warranties
• Consumer unit and heating system commissioning certificates
• Keys (front, back, windows, post box, communal where applicable)

Physical Inspection Checklist

Every Room

• Walls and ceiling defect-free under direct light
• Floor flat and quiet underfoot
• Skirting and architrave caulked, no gaps

Doors & Windows

• Every door opens, latches and closes flush
• Every window opens, locks and seals
• Trickle vents operational
• No scratches on glass

Kitchen

• All units soft-close
• Worktop seams flush
• Appliances powered and tested
• Sink drains and seals correctly

Bathrooms

• Silicone runs continuous and clean
• Drainage falls correct in shower trays
• Toilets seated and sealed
• Hot and cold tested at every tap

Heating & Electrics

• Every radiator heats uniformly
• Every socket tested live
• Smoke and CO alarms commissioned
• Consumer unit fully labelled

Why a Professional Inspection Beats a DIY Walk-Through

A professional inspector adds the things you can't easily check: moisture readings, level tolerances, insulation depth, render quality. What that costs is set out in our snagging inspection cost Dublin breakdown, and the warranty paperwork listed above is explained in HomeBond vs Premier Guarantee. The full guide is in our complete Dublin snagging guide.