GetHouseSurvey.ie offer pre-purchase Type 2 Building Survey at a set price of €599 including VAT. For large properties, larger than 200 m2, GetHouseSurvey.ie offer Building Survey Type 2 Property surveys for €699 including VAT. This is the most common type of survey for people purchasing a second-hand property. A survey should not cost more than €700 unless the property is extensive or there is some added complexity which requires more time from the surveyor.