Stage 7 of 7
Completion and handover checklist
Certificates, the BER, snagging and the final drawdown, so you can move in with the paperwork in order.
Need the full explanation? Read about this stage in the self-build stages guide.
Your checklist
Stage complete
What happens
- Your certifier lodges the certificate of compliance on completion, and the home is registered.
- A BER certificate is issued once the house is finished.
- You snag the house and the lender releases the final drawdown.
Typical time: Commonly 1 to 2 months.
Guides for this stage
Start with the first guide, or choose the part you need help with.
- Get your completion certificate registered before moving in
The certificate of compliance on completion for an Irish self-build: who signs it, what goes with it, the 21-day check and the single-dwelling opt-out. Regulations · 9 min read
- Get a BER certificate before moving into your new home
Arrange your Building Energy Rating (BER) before you move in. Learn when to book, what records to keep, how long it lasts and the sale and letting rules. Regulations · 7 min read
- Snagging your new house before final payment
How to snag a self-build in Ireland before final payment: what to check room by room, how to record defects, and retention and certificates. The build · 12 min read