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Keith Kelliher
Is blockwork still cheaper than timber frame?
May 27, 2025
When deciding how to build your house, cost will be a factor, so is blockwork still cheaper than timber frame?…
Material prices in 2025
February 11, 2025
How much is everything from wood to cement costing, and will material prices reduce in 2025? In this article we…
Labour costs in Ireland 2024
November 26, 2024
We look at how much tradesmen are charging these days with our labour costs in Ireland 2024 analysis. In this…
What is a builder’s finish?
August 21, 2024
If you plan on building a house or extension you'll hear the term builder's finish bandied about, but what does…
How much does polished concrete cost in Ireland?
May 16, 2024
It's always a good idea to get at least three quotations, especially for an expensive finish like polished concrete -…
How much can you save with a self-build?
February 23, 2024
There will be a saving if you manage your house build yourself (direct labour) as opposed to hiring a main…
How much does it cost to build a house in 2024?
November 21, 2023
Keith Kelliher looks at whether or not now is a good time to break ground and what 2024 has in…
The cost of blockwork and timber frame walls
September 19, 2023
Your choice of building method will have an impact on the cost of your walls; here we compare a bungalow…
Joinery Costs
September 15, 2023
What you can expect to pay in joinery costs in Ireland today, including staircases, internal doors and inbuilt units. In…
Cost of upper storey floors
September 11, 2023
How much your upper storey structural floors will cost, from the various types of joists to concrete options. In this…
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