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Access the practical tools, calculators, guides, templates and resources you need to plan, budget and manage your build, extension or renovation with more confidence.
Your essential project tools
Costs, plans and budgeting tools.
Build Cost Hub
Understand build cost guidance and what drives your project budget.
Explore costs →Cost Calculators
Estimate build, extension, kitchen, bathroom, window and architect costs.
Calculate costs →House Plans Library
Browse plans to explore layouts, scale, room flow and orientation.
Browse plans →Budgeting Tools
Track spending, organise allowances and keep your project budget under control.
Plan your budget →Plan, budget and manage your project.
Practical resources designed for self-builders, extenders and renovators across Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Build Cost Hub
Explore build cost guidance and sample Bills of Quantities to help you develop your project budget.
Open the Cost Hub → Funding supportGrants by County
Find grants for energy upgrades, heating, renewables and renovation support.
Scheduling Tools
Understand what happens when and keep your build moving in the right order.
Regulations
Access practical guides to building control, regulations and compliance.
Guides, documents and inspiration.
Continue your research with practical documents, expert explainers, real homes and the latest Selfbuild magazine content.
Guides and Useful Documents
Download practical guides, templates and reference documents for your project.
Open guides →Who’s Who
Understand the professionals, suppliers and roles involved in a build.
Meet the team →Digital Selfbuild Magazine
Read expert advice, project stories, product ideas and design inspiration.
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