What to do before you start on site
After you’ve secured planning permission and got your construction drawings…
Selfbuild Advice
Whether you’re a self builder, serial renovator or extending your current home, here’s what you need to know before taking the plunge.
Joinery Costs
Here’s what you can expect to pay for joinery costs…
Budgeting tools
A round up of budgeting tools self-builders have used on…
Cost effective ways to insulate
A bungalow renovation project provides an example of cost effective…
How to deal with a botched job
Answering a reader question, Micah Jones gives tips on how…
BEAM: The Importance of MVHR Ducting and Commissioning
The BEAM guide to installing mechanical ventilation with heat recovery…
Grants in England
A list of grants, financial supports and initiatives available to…
Grants in Wales
A list of grants, financial supports and initiatives available to…
Are batteries worth it?
In this opinion piece, energy consultant Patrick Waterfield asks: are…
Window Cost Calculator
Get an estimated cost for the windows in your home…
Grants in Scotland
A list of grants, financial supports and initiatives available to…
VAT in NI
What VAT discounts can I get when renovating in NI?…
How much do solar PV panels cost?
In our guide to solar panels, we look at how…
Labour costs in Ireland 2024
We look at how much tradesmen are charging these days…
How much will a heat pump cost you?
It’s become the must-have piece of kit when it comes…
Dangers of shopping for your bathroom online
It’s convenient, cheap and quick to buy online, but there…
Co Galway garden design with patio
This garden design in Co Galway integrates a sheltered patio…
A Guide to Home Lighting
Lighting plays a vital role in shaping the ambiance, functionality,…
Selfbuild Journey Guide
Let the Selfbuild Guide be your mentor and help you…
Kitchen Cost Calculator
Get an estimated cost for your dream kitchen with our…
Build Cost Hub
Discover the latest prices involved in building your dream home….
Build Cost Calculator
We’ve gathered 2024 build costs across the island of Ireland….
Extension Cost Calculator
We’ve gathered 2024 extension build costs across Ireland. Find out…
How much will the landscaping cost you?
Find out how much the landscaping will cost you on…
