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Mike
from Wexford
We recently finished a 2000 square feet part dormer part two storey
house. The total costs including all fees was €187500, which is
€94 / ft2.
Posted October 07-2010
Jim
from Dundalk
Beware of builders who are pricing extensions and houses below building
costs.
Something must suffer.
Posted February 09-2011
Luke from Limerick
What are the current building costs for an extension approx 150-200
ft2. I have been told about €100 per ft2
Posted August 31-2011
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Costs
A guide to the costs of the different aspects of your proposed project
are detailed here
Site Costs
Site costs vary greatly from county to county. A search of one of the
leading property websites has advertised prices from €10,000 to
nearly €5,000,000. The price paid will be subject to Stamp Duty.
More information is available from the Irish Taxation Institute.
The price largely will be determined by the following:
Location
Popularity
Zoning
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Size
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Solicitors Fees
Solicitors fees for property conveyancing are usually between 0.75% to
1.25% of the purchase price. This price will be subject to VAT at 21%
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House Plans Irish
Self Builder recommends that you purchase (and amend) your house
plans directly from an Irish House Plans Provider. This will save
hundreds, if not Thousands of euro. The cost of house plans varies from
€250 to €750, depending on the size and complexity of the
design. Prices are subject to VAT at 21%
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Ireland's online house plans provider
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Michael
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34 Garden
Village Crescent, Kilpedder, County Wicklow
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Nationwide
Description
Xplan, is a
new on-line facility providing a wide range of house plans to the Irish
market at a very competitive price
Traditional and Modern designs are available.
Houses vary from single storey, dormer and two storey dwellings.
Floor plans are available for 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, 4 bedroom and 5
bedroom houses. Floor plans are also available for garages and
outhouses.
Plans are available in PDF format, by hard copy or in CAD format.
Amendments can be arranged to the drawings on request
Prices start from only €150.00 for garages and €350.00 for
houses
Planning Consultant
Based on a average 200 m2 4 bedroom house, with a reasonable
specification, expect to pay from €2450 to €4900 for your
Planning Consultant to submit your planning application. Prices are
subject to VAT at 21%
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Lane
Planning & Design
Contact
Michael Lane
Address
34 Garden
Village Crescent, Kilpedder, County Wicklow
Areas Covered
Wicklow &
Dublin
Description
Lane Planning
& Design is a progressive company providing Architectural,
Engineering, Development and Planning & Design services throughout
Ireland.
Energetic and enthusiastic in their approach, LPD provides the very
best possible design to the residential and commercial sectors. It
takes pride in trying to facilitate its clients and to be readily
available and accessible to them at all times.
LPD is a design-led practice with over twenty years experience in a
broad range of fields.
Our main activities include design and planning for houses, extensions
and commercial developments
Land Surveyor
Depending on the site size and complexity, expect to pay from €300
to €700 to your Land Surveyor. Prices are subject to VAT at 21%
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Site Suitability Testing
Engineer
Typically you will pay approximately €350 to €555 to have
have a Site Suitability Report to Epa Standards commissioned. Prices
are subject to VAT at 21%
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Design Consultant
Based on a average 200 m2 4 bedroom house, with a reasonable
specification, expect to pay from €2450 to €4900 to your
Design Consultant to prepare Working Drawings and Contract
Specification. This will exclude specialist engineers (if required).
Prices are subject to VAT at 21%
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Michael Lane
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Wicklow &
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Description
Lane Planning
& Design is a progressive company providing Architectural,
Engineering, Development and Planning & Design services throughout
Ireland.
Energetic and enthusiastic in their approach, LPD provides the very
best possible design to the residential and commercial sectors. It
takes pride in trying to facilitate its clients and to be readily
available and accessible to them at all times.
LPD is a design-led practice with over twenty years experience in a
broad range of fields.
Our main activities include design and planning for houses, extensions
and commercial developments
Structural Engineer
The cost associated with hiring a structural (or other specialist)
engineer will vary
in accordance to the amount of work involved
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Design Consultant
Based on a average 200 m2 4 bedroom house, with a reasonable
specification, expect to pay from €2100 to €4200 to your
Design Consultant to Supervise and Certify your Project. This is based
site inspections at stage payments requirements. Prices are subject to
VAT at 21%
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Lane Planning
& Design
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Michael Lane
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Village Crescent, Kilpedder, County Wicklow
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Wicklow &
Dublin
Description
Lane Planning
& Design is a progressive company providing Architectural,
Engineering, Development and Planning & Design services throughout
Ireland.
Energetic and enthusiastic in their approach, LPD provides the very
best possible design to the residential and commercial sectors. It
takes pride in trying to facilitate its clients and to be readily
available and accessible to them at all times.
LPD is a design-led practice with over twenty years experience in a
broad range of fields.
Our main activities include design and planning for houses, extensions
and commercial developments
Quantity Surveyor
Based on a average 200 m2 4 bedroom house, with a reasonable
specification, expect to pay from €350 to €600 to your
Quantity Surveyor for a Bill of Quantities and costings spreadsheet.
Prices are subject to VAT at 21%
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BER Certificates
Based on a average 200 m2 4 bedroom house, expect to pay your BER
(Building Energy Rating) Assessor from €260 to €450 for a
Provisional and Final BER Certificates. Prices are subject to VAT at 21%
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Air-Tightness Certificate
Based on a average 200 m2 4 bedroom house, expect to pay your
Air-Tightness Assessor from €400 to €700 for an Air-Tightness
Test
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Self Builder recommends that you receive a written quotation of
all fees, expenses and taxation prior to engaging any professional
service provider in your project
Building Costs
Based on a average 200 m2 4 bedroom house, with a reasonable
specification, expect to pay the following percentage cost for each
aspect of your proposed home. The percentages will vary in accordance
to site conditions, energy rating required, specification, the finish
required, etc
Construction
Element
Typical
average percentage cost
Site Clearance
2% to 4%
Foundation to
Floor Slab
8% to 10%
External Walls
15% to 19%
Roof
8% to 10%
Windows and
External Doors
6% to 8%
Intermediate Floor
2%
Staircase
0.50% to 1%
Internal Walls and Partitions
2% to 3%
Electrical Works
6% to 6%
Heating and Plumbing
7% to 9%
Sanitary
6% to 7%
Internal Rendering
5% to 7%
Internal Doors and Woodwork
2% to 3%
Kitchen and Utility Units
4% to 6%
Decoration
1% to 3%
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