20 to 30 per cent of build costs can now be financed by ROI state initiative, as the First Home Scheme extends to self-builders. In this article we cover: First-time self-builders are eligible to apply for the First Home Scheme from Wednesday 20th of September, 2023. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien announced the First Home […] More
What you can expect to pay in joinery costs in Ireland today, including staircases, internal doors and inbuilt units. In this article we cover: Joinery costs: staircase structure The size, shape, position and layout of staircases, which taken with material choices, will lead to a variety of cost outcomes. The combined effect can result in […] More
How much your upper storey structural floors will cost, from the various types of joists to concrete options. In this article we cover: The cost of your structural floors is determined by several factors, including the material choice, sound insulation, thermal insulation, fire resistance, structural stability, and transfer of services. It is crucial to have […] More
Kitchen, bathroom, tiling, architraves/skirting and panelling costs for new build and renovation projects in Ireland today. In this article we cover: This is where costs start varying so much that they have absorbed any material price increases we’ve seen over the past three years. The key to rein these costs in is to be clear […] More
Substructure costs refer to everything below finished floor level; here we look at your foundations costs. In this article we cover: The cost of the substructure is influenced by various factors, including the type of soil (this determines if you need the simplest, cheapest foundation or a more expensive option), level of the water table […] More
Groundwork costs refer to the preparation of land for future work; here we look at landscaping and ancillary costs. In this article we cover: Groundwork is the term given to the preparation of land for future work. This includes all of the site preparations, including those relating to digging for foundations. Your foundations could cost […] More
Flat versus pitched, bungalow versus two storey, warm versus cold roof, we look at the details of roofing costs. In this article we cover: Four factors influence the type of roof structure selected for a project: size and shape of the building, ridge height, appearance, and installation and maintenance requirements. All of these will have […] More
How much you will pay to build your home will depend on how much builders are charging; here we look at tender costs and how tenders are put together. In this article we cover: To get a price for your construction drawings with exact specifications (including lighting schedule, heating system, ventilation, etc.) you could get […] More
How much it costs to build a house in Ireland in 2023, according to the Selfbuild Cost Survey. In this article we cover: It’s true that relying on average costs to figure out what a self-build will cost you will only lead to confusion and disappointment. But we still thought we’d share what other self-builders […] More
What you will end up paying to build or extend your home goes beyond the bricks and mortar; here are the non build costs to take into account. In this article we cover: The site If you don’t have one already, it’s easy to spend a third or more of your entire budget on the […] More
Paul Lawford explains how he built his tiny home on wheels from scratch, including: Favourite More
How much your plumbing and electrics will cost when building new or renovating in Ireland today. In this article we cover: Systems that run the house, from keeping your home supplied with fresh air to those that you use to heat both hot and cold water and the spaces you live in, from heating to […] More
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