Liquidated Builder Advice

Liquidated builder advice in Ireland helps homeowners whose builder has become insolvent part-way through a project. We tell you your real options and the fastest route to finishing. Builder insolvency can leave you with half a house and a long list of creditors.

You can upload your folio, deeds, contract, photos or other documents through our secure link; a solicitor would then typically review everything before preparing advice. There is no hourly billing: the price is fixed for the service described. Property and land issues are usually easier and cheaper to resolve early, before a sale, mortgage or family transfer is held up. The advice is based on Irish law and practice and on the documents you provide, so the more complete your documents, the more precise the advice can be. If the advice shows that further work is needed, such as correspondence, a Land Registry application or a planning or court process, a solicitor would explain the options and any further cost before anything else is done.

What’s included

• Contract and payment review
• Recovery options
• HomeBond or other cover check
• Recommended approach
• 30-minute call
• Work of this kind is carried out by a solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. We are not a solicitor’s practice and do not provide it — to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Who this is for

• Self-builders whose builder has gone into liquidation
• Buyers of new homes where the developer has failed
• Homeowners who paid deposits or stage payments
• Homeowners unsure whether warranty cover applies

How it works

1. Find a solicitor through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory and send them the basic details and any existing documents or correspondence.
2. Complete a short questionnaire about your circumstances.
3. A solicitor would then typically review the documents and prepare written advice.
4. You receive your written advice by email and, where included, a follow-up call to ask questions.

Frequently asked questions

How much does liquidated builder advice cost in Ireland?

This page is a free guide — nothing on it is for sale. Solicitors set their own fees for this work and must give you a written costs estimate (a section 150 letter) before starting. Get quotes through the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.

Can I recover money paid to an insolvent builder?

You may be an unsecured creditor in the liquidation, which often means limited recovery. Other routes, such as warranty cover, may help.

Can I bring in a new builder?

Usually, yes, but you need to check the contract position, site access and any materials on site first.

For more on property, land and conveyancing, see our Property & Conveyancing in Ireland guide.

If you would like to be told when solicitor services are available again on this site, you can join our no-fee waiting list. To instruct a solicitor now, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.