Chartered surveyor Keith Kelliher chats to Cathal Keane of Graf who’s just finished building his own home, and to quantity surveyor Jimmy Walsh of Modern Eco Projects, to uncover the hidden costs of a self-build, including:- Costs associated to being gifted land- Site suitability report, cost of the test and watchpoints, how long they are valid for- Average cost of an onsite wastewater treatment system on a self-build, average maintenance costs- Solicitor fees- Development contribution fees- Site clearance and scaffolding costs- Service costs, how to get connected and how much, watchpoints- Issues with lead times for electricity connections- Insurance costs- Difference between direct labour and hiring a builder- Costs of running the site- Professional fees and who to hire at an early stage- Sequence of works and planning ahead- Plumbing package costs- Planning permission tips and typical conditions- Next steps after planning, where to start- Grants available- Cost-design pendulum and the need for accurate costings- Assigned certifier - what it is and what cost - opt in versus opt out and how it works with mortgages- Health and safety - roles of PSDS and PSCS - and who to assign those roles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep84 - Budget pitfalls to avoid
In Part 4 of a four part series about build costs in Ireland, quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher explains how to budget for your build and what pitfalls to avoid, including:Why the most common budget buster is not having a budget in the first placeHow to deal with price increases for materials when self-buildingRate of inflation on materials 4 per cent per yearCan ground conditions be budgeted for? Worst case scenarios.Most common budget busters: lighting and electrics, how much each electrical point will set you back, how many do you need?Benefits of quantifying each elementPre-existing services, how to prevent nasty surprisesPC Sums not being realistic, e.g. windows including costing estimatesWhere windows are coming from and how they're designed, knock-on effects with blindsWhere money goes into windows, ironmongery costsKitchen costs, how the add-ons workBathroom costs, where to spend and where not to spendWhich trades are more expensiveStaircase and carpentry costsWill modular homes save you money?Benefits of employing a quantity surveyorBenefits of employing an architectural designer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep83 - Bathroom costs: how much and how to save
In Part 3 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 bathroom in Ireland today, including:Common things people forget to budget forWhere people are spending unnecessarilyImporting from abroad: Pros and cons and what savings can really be madeTiler costsWall hung toilets for where, and what to considerBespoke trays and glass – are they worth the moneyPump requirements Choice of floor finishes: costs for different types and how to saveHow tile shapes affect cost, patterns and reducing wasteImportance of waterproofing and is timber ok on the floor outside the shower area?Saving money on bathrooms: sanitaryware choices for each bathroom typeLowdown on wetroomsHow to budget for the bathroom effectively Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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.
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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