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What documents should I get at the end of a build?

Collect the certificate of compliance on completion or professional opinions, as-built drawings, the BER certificate, the safety file, commissioning and test certificates, warranties, and the wastewater or connection agreements.

The handover pack is what a future purchaser's solicitor will ask for. Assembling it at completion, while everyone is still contactable, is far easier than reconstructing it years later.

Store both digital and hard copies, and keep the folder with the property records rather than with personal papers.

Handover checklist

  • Grant of permission, conditions and compliance submissions
  • Certificate of compliance on completion or opinions on compliance
  • As-built drawings and specification
  • BER certificate and advisory report
  • Safety file and maintenance manuals
  • Electrical and gas commissioning certificates
  • Wastewater treatment or Uisce Éireann connection documents
  • Warranties and guarantees for products and installations

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Last reviewed 28 August 2026. General information only — not legal or planning advice.

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