The Selfbuild Podcast brings you expert and peer-to-peer advice on all aspects of home building and home improving in Ireland today. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
Ep82 - How much does a kitchen cost in Ireland today?
In Part 2 of a four part series about build costs in Ireland, quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher sheds light on how much you can expect to pay for your new kitchen in Ireland today, including:Cost components and how they can bust the budgetCommon things people forget to budget forProduct options, weighing durability vs costWhat you can expect to pay for a solid wood kitchenWays to reduce cost on materials usedCountertop options with costingsWorktops: vinyl/laminate vs wood vs stone vs quartz comparisonIssues with stone and other heavy materials as countertopsCost of appliances and other add-ons to the kitchenPros and cons of hot water tapsDowndraught extractor fans pros and consCan you use MVHR instead of extractor fansCost of finishes around the kitchenIronmongery costs and how they can bust the budgetCost of electrical points and lightingServices to the islandBenefits of sink in the islandHow to budget for the kitchen effectivelyPC Sums: what are they and how they work for kitchens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep81 - Why do windows cost 15k on one house and 50k on another?
In Part 1 of a four part series about build costs in Ireland, quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher sheds light on how much you can expect to pay for your windows and doors including:· Why is one house 50k and another 15k for the windows and doors?· Types of windows and doors products available to self-builders in Ireland· How windows and doors are costed· Costs per sqm for different types· Costs off the shelf versus bespoke· Regs for fire doors plus notes on costs· Ironmongery costs· Watchpoints for windows and doors· Dangers of costing a house based on averages Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep80 - Solar panels that generate electricity: are they worth it?
At Selfbuild Extend & Renovate Live Belfast 2024, Michael O'Donnell of Solarfix NI and Suzie McKee of Start Solar joined us to chat about photovoltaic (PV) panels, including:What are PV panelsHow they workWhat are the componentsWhat can go wrong on themHow much do they costWhat's the paybackHow to best use themShould you get a battery? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep79 - Costed project in NI with update on costs per sqm in Ireland today
At Selfbuild Extend & Renovate Live Belfast 2024, DJ Rasdale of Build Cost Estimations runs through a real life example of costing a build from start to finish, and provides an update on how much it costs to build a house in Ireland today, including:· Labour and material costs as of September 2024· Cost estimations: how they’re put together· Details of a costed project in NI· Direct labour versus main contractor: how much can you save?· Project details: issues with foundations and how much they set the project back· Variations during the build, PC Sums· Kitchen costs, ways contractor saved money on the project· Budget busters and best value-for-money ways to cost a project· Traditional (concrete blockwork) vs timber frame vs ICF vs SIPs: how they compare cost wise· Heat pump with underfloor heating costs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep78 - Show Highlights: Selfbuild Extend & Renovate Live Belfast 2024
A snapshot of what to expect at Selfbuild Extend & Renovate Live Belfast 2024, including testimonials from self-builders who attended the event and special offers from a few of the 150+ companies exhibiting at the show; clips from: Kitchen Pod, Breedon Tiles, 3DNA, SolarFix, Viltra, NIE Networks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Selfbuild Podcast brings you expert and peer-to-peer advice on all aspects of home building and home improving in Ireland today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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