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Specifying a hardwearing kitchen

Kitchen worktops, splashbacks, taps and sinks will be used all the time, so take the time to choose ones that are hardwearing and visually pleasing. In this article, we cover: As with any part of the home, good design is everything. And your kitchen is no exception. Here we hone in on what makes […] More

by Marion McGarry December 7, 2021, 1:36 pm
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Choosing the kitchen, Collating your ideas, Construction drawings, Cost savers, Cost Series, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Free Content, Interior Advice, Interiors, On site, Pre design, Working out your requirements

How much does a kitchen cost?

All aspects of a self-build are affected by the budget. This is particularly true of the kitchen, where costs can quickly mount. So the question stands, how much does a kitchen cost? In this article we cover: In the world of kitchen design and manufacture, all kitchens are created fundamentally equal. The shell, which is […] More

by Astrid Madsen November 29, 2021, 2:37 pm
in Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Construction drawings, Construction overview, Cost savers, Design, Direct labour vs main contractor, First fix: Watchpoints, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Joinery: Watchpoints, On site, Podcast, Pre design, Roofing & External finishes: Watchpoints, SB+ Podcasts, Second fix: Watchpoints

Ep 44 – Cost of steel, timber, insulation: Where to next?

Episode 44 – Quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher discusses the recent material price increase and what it means for self-builders. He covers:– Which materials have been hardest hit– Reasons behind material price inflation– Where to next for material price increases– How to budget for your project– Whether to wait or start building now– Budgeting tips Favourite More

by Selfbuild Live November 17, 2021, 2:30 pm
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Choosing the kitchen, Collating your ideas, Construction drawings, Cost savers, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, Interiors, On site, Pre design, Working out your requirements

Kitchen design for easy access

Kitchen design is all about how you are going to be using the space; here are the design parameters to know about. In this article we cover: Kitchen design principles for easy access Universal Design principles were devised to future proof your house so that it can be used by people of all abilities. The guidelines […] More

by Astrid Madsen November 15, 2021, 1:30 pm
in Ask the Expert, Budget & Financing, Cost savers, Cost Series, Direct labour vs main contractor, Pre design, SB+ TV

Ask the Expert: Extensions Costings

Ask the Expert – Keith Kelliher from Kelliher and Associates in conversation with John Corless discusses the importance and relevance of a bill of costs when building an extension. Highlighting the watchpoints and spelling out the hidden costs that can be involved with an extension. In detail, Keith covers design features that never appear on […] More

by Selfbuild Live October 6, 2021, 8:12 am
in Building methods, Cost savers, Design, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Pre design, SB+ TV, Supplier Seminars

Self-builders guide to Ireland’s best performing thermal block – Jason Martin, Self Build with Mannok

Jason Martin from Self Build with Mannok explains how to build a home designed for comfort, with regulated temperatures and long-term energy savings. Download the Self Build with Mannok brochure here. Find out more at Self Build with Mannok Supplier Hub This post is sponsored content and was recorded at Selfbuild Live, Belfast in September […] More

by Selfbuild Live September 29, 2021, 12:02 pm
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Construction overview, Cost savers, Cost Series, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Free Content, On site, Pre design, Working out your requirements

How much does an extension cost?

Planning to extend your home and wondering how much does an extension cost? Here are the main budget elements to be aware of. In this article we cover: Over the past few years, I have spent a lot of time outlining the dangers of budgeting under an average cost per sqm/sqft basis. Nowhere does […] More

by Keith Kelliher September 27, 2021, 3:19 pm
in Building methods, Cost savers, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Heating systems, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, On site, Podcast, Pre design, Renewables & Sustainability, SB+ Podcasts, Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints

Ep 41 – Passive House design with PV Panels

Episode 41 – Rodger O’Connor explains how he designed his home to be super energy efficient, including his insulation and airtightness strategy, choice of heating systems, photovoltaic panels and how he managed the build. Read the full article and see the images here. Favourite More

by Astrid Madsen August 24, 2021, 8:35 am
in Budget & Financing, Cost savers, Design, Direct labour tasks, Getting started on site, On site, Podcast, Pre design, SB+ Podcasts

Ep 40 – Material Price Increases

Episode 40 – Padraic Rogers of mybuildingsupplies.ie talks through how material prices increases are affecting self-builders: – Causes for price increases– What materials are hit the hardest and by how much– Shipping costs– What self-builders can do to reduce the impact of cost increases Favourite More

by Selfbuild Live July 22, 2021, 8:46 am
in Building methods, Cost savers, Design, Direct labour tasks, Direct labour vs main contractor, Getting started on site, On site, Other key structural decisions, Podcast, Pre design, Roofing & External finishes: Watchpoints, SB+ Podcasts, Securing planning permission, Site access, Site assessment

Ep 39 – Anne & Paul Dyer’s underground house

Episode 39 – Seasoned self-builders Paul and Anne Dyer share how they managed to get planning permission in an area with a presumption against development (hint: it took a while), and how they hand built their underground house, leaving only specialist work such as tanking the roof and walls, to specialist trades. They discuss:– Wildflower […] More

by Selfbuild Live June 14, 2021, 10:49 am
in Ask the Expert, Budget & Financing, Construction drawings, Cost savers, Cost Series, Direct labour tasks, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Pre design, SB+ TV

Ask the Expert: keeping costs down on site

Ask the Expert – Brian Corry of Selfbuild+ chats with self-build expert John Corless about how to keep on top of costs on site. They discuss the need to have a budget and a schedule in place, as any deviation from these will lead to delays/additional costs in making right. A quanitity surveyor will help […] More

by Selfbuild Live May 12, 2021, 11:03 am
in Budget & Financing, Choosing windows and doors, Cost savers, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Heating systems, Podcast, Pre design, Provisions for on-site electricity, water, SB+ Podcasts

Ep 36 – Budget friendly renovation in Kerry

Episode 36 – Mark Coleman explains how he renovated a tired old bungalow into a stylish family home. His choices were guided by the budget and achieving an affordable home to heat. He chats about:-Wall and roof insulation, and why he didn’t need external wall insulation.-Why he chose an LPG boiler based on payback times.-Turning […] More

by Selfbuild Live May 3, 2021, 4:21 pm