Civil Engineering Services

Specialising in Land Registry mapping, mortgage stage payments, and planning compliance certificates across West Waterford, East Cork, and South Tipperary.

Delivering dependable, right-first-time engineering solutions for solicitors, auctioneers, lenders, and property owners. Led by Walter O'Grady, PhD, MIEI.

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Core Engineering Services

Structured around definitive regulatory compliance and statutory sign-offs.

1. Land Registry Mapping

Precision Land Registry compliant mapping for property sales, subdivisions, and rights of way.

  • PRA Compliant Maps
  • Declarations of Identity
  • Boundary Dispute Mapping
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2. Mortgage Stage Payments

Timely site inspections and formal sign-offs to release self-build and renovation funds smoothly.

  • Interim & Final Stage Certs
  • Site Progress Verification
  • Accepted by All Major Banks

3. Planning Compliance Certs

Unambiguous, reliable regulatory sign-offs required for legal property conveyancing.

  • Certificates of Compliance
  • Exempted Development Certs
  • Building Regulations Inspection

4. Custom House Design

Regulatory-focused architectural engineering and local council planning packages.

  • Planning Drawings & Layouts
  • Extension & Remodel Engineering
  • Council Submission Packages

5. Project Management

Technical oversight ensuring residential construction aligns with approved plans and quality standards.

  • Periodic Milestone Inspections
  • Contractor Workmanship Reviews
  • Site Progress Reports

6. Pre-Purchase House Surveys

Visual, non-invasive condition assessments of existing residential properties prior to purchase.

  • Plain-English Condition Reports
  • Visible Defect Overview
  • General Building Fabric Inspection

Why Choose Walter O'Grady

Direct communication, accurate work, and strict adherence to deadlines.

Done Right First Time

Thorough, unambiguous documentation designed to satisfy banks, solicitors, and local authorities on first submission without back-and-forth errors.

Direct Access & Clear Communication

We respond attentively to inquiries. Speak directly with the principal engineer without communication barriers or unnecessary delays.

Guaranteed On-Time Delivery

We respect conveyancing and drawdown deadlines. Agreed inspection dates and digital document delivery timeframes are strictly met every time.

Featured Case Studies

A selection of residential engineering designs, planning approvals, and project management sign-offs across West Waterford and the South East. Click any project to view photos.

1890s Cottage Structural Reconstruction

Cork City | Structural Reconfiguration

Ground-up structural rebuild of a historic terraced cottage, inserting a double-height frame, mezzanine, and rooftop deck.

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Rural Studio & Architectural Glazing

West Waterford | Design & Project Management

Complete design and site oversight for a standalone rural workspace featuring a 5-metre glass door span.

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Bungalow Extension & Planning Approval

West Waterford | Custom House Design & Planning

Design, local authority planning management with Waterford County Council, and site management for a glazed gable extension.

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Streamlined Sign-Offs for Solicitors, Auctioneers & Lenders

Need a Declaration of Identity, PRA Map, or Compliance Cert to keep a deal moving? We provide local legal, property, and financial professionals with a responsive, dependable technical partner.

  • ✓ Responsive & Accessible: Direct phone contact and steady turnarounds so sales and drawdowns don't stall.
  • ✓ Done Right First Time: Fully compliant with Law Society of Ireland, PRA, and lender requirements without back-and-forth mistakes.
  • ✓ Guaranteed On-Time Delivery: Agreed inspection dates and digital document delivery timeframes met strictly every time.
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Walter O'Grady
Founder & Principal Engineer

Walter O'Grady

PhD, BE (Civil), PMP, MIEI

Walter O’Grady brings over 25 years of high-level civil engineering and project management expertise to residential and commercial clients across West Waterford, East Cork, and South Tipperary.

His engineering career spans contributing to national construction standards, managing multi-partner European research consortia, and delivering complex projects for global brands including Siemens, Coca-Cola, and BMW.

Today, Walter applies that same corporate-grade analytical precision, regulatory rigor, and project delivery discipline to local civil engineering. Every pre-purchase survey, legal map, and stage payment certification is personally conducted to ensure complete compliance with Irish Building Regulations and Land Registry standards.

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