7 Hidden Costs That Could Haunt Your Selfbuild
Building your dream home is exciting, but unexpected expenses can…
Build Costs
Discover how much your build will cost, where to allocate funds, where to save, and how to keep everything on track financially.
Self-build nightmares to avoid
What are the most common causes for disputes and how…
Is €220k a realistic budget to build a house?
A reader asks if they can build with a budget…
Cost update: War on materials
With a sense of déjà vu, DJ Rasdale evaluates how…
Benefits of a self-build
Novice self-builders Laura and Una Ryan Kearns explain why they…
When to pay upfront
When should you pay for materials and labour upfront? Quantity…
How much does a driveway cost in 2026?
Quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher does the maths on driveway costs…
Fit-out costs on a Co Roscommon build
A member from our SelfBuilders & Home Improvers Ireland Facebook…
Roof costs
How much could you expect to pay for your roof…
Foundation costs
How much could you expect to pay for your foundations…
Pros and cons of smart home systems
Are smart home systems worth the investment? We look at…
Cost of upper floors
How much could you expect to pay for your floors…
Snapshot of building costs in Ireland today
We asked quantity surveyors how people are paying to build…
Cost of external walls
How much could you expect to pay for your external…
How much will kitting out the house cost?
From kitchens and stairs to windows and flooring, here’s how…
The fees you have to pay when building or extending
Find out what professional and statutory fees you have to…
2026 build costs: Where they’re heading
Where are build costs heading in 2026? Quantity surveyor Keith…
How much does an extension cost in Dublin?
We have two real life examples with floor plans and…
Build costs 2026
Our Selfbuild survey results are in, and they show you…
Cavity wall insulation methods
Is insulating with PIR board or EPS beads? We compare…
