Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie

Builder recommendations

Options
  • 22-08-2012 10:20pm
    #1
    Mrsish
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭


    Hey,

    I would be very grateful for any recommendations for a reasonably priced builder in Dublin/Wicklow. I have full planning permission for a 2500sq ft 2 storey home and all plans are now complete.

    I've had 2 quotes today-€130 & €120per sq/ft and I think these are quite steep in this day & age!!

    Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.


Comments

  • Options
    #2
    nino1
    Registered Users Posts: 826 ✭✭✭nino1


    thats not that steep. it is cheaper to buy than to build these days. i'd say you could get it down to €110/sq foot though


  • Options
    #3
    Mrsish
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭Mrsish


    My sister is in Cork & built a 3000sq ft very recently for €75per sq ft which has a top end finish! I didn't think there would be that big a difference between Cork & Wicklow!

    nino1 wrote: »
    thats not that steep. it is cheaper to buy than to build these days. i'd say you could get it down to €110/sq foot though


  • Options
    #4
    nino1
    Registered Users Posts: 826 ✭✭✭nino1


    Mrsish wrote: »
    Hey,

    I would be very grateful for any recommendations for a reasonably priced builder in Dublin/Wicklow. I have full planning permission for a 2500sq ft 2 storey home and all plans are now complete.

    I've had 2 quotes today-€130 & €120per sq/ft and I think these are quite steep in this day & age!!

    Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.

    I assume your quote is for a high spec finish?


  • Options
    #5
    Mrsish
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭Mrsish


    Hey,

    It's not high end at all! Middle of the road standard to be honest!

    If it was high end I would say 110-130 was justified!!


    nino1 wrote: »
    Mrsish wrote: »
    Hey,

    I would be very grateful for any recommendations for a reasonably priced builder in Dublin/Wicklow. I have full planning permission for a 2500sq ft 2 storey home and all plans are now complete.

    I've had 2 quotes today-€130 & €120per sq/ft and I think these are quite steep in this day & age!!

    Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.

    I assume your quote is for a high spec finish?


  • Options
    #6
    nino1
    Registered Users Posts: 826 ✭✭✭nino1


    why don't you put the contract out to tender and see what offers you get. I would go for a middle of the range offer then.
    beware of the very cheap offers when put out to tender!


  • Advertisement
  • Options
    #7
    Mrsish
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭Mrsish


    What's the best way to go about putting out a tender?!

    Thanks for your input, it's very much appreciated!


    nino1 wrote: »
    why don't you put the contract out to tender and see what offers you get. I would go for a middle of the range offer then.
    beware of the very cheap offers when put out to tender!


Advertisement