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Cost of PSDP

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  • 10-11-2014 11:16pm
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    ryanjcdub
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭


    Hi, just looking for advice, I'm undertaking a renovation to the downstairs of my 1800sq ft home and extension upstairs over a flat roof (new build about 200 sq ft). I know I will need a PSDP, my architect has quoted me €2950 for this task, is this fee normal or on the high side? If anyone has any recommendations of where I could get a PSDP at a more affordable I'd be delighted to hear by PM obviously, I'm based in Dublin

    Thanks in advance
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    DOCARCH
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 17,932 Mod ✭✭✭✭DOCARCH


    Is your architect going to act as PSDP themselves, or, will they get/engage a third party to act as PSDP?


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    ryanjcdub
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭ryanjcdub


    DOCARCH wrote: »
    Is your architect going to act as PSDP themselves, or, will they get/engage a third party to act as PSDP?

    The architect will be acting as PSDP but he wants an extra fee of €2950 to do this


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    DOCARCH
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 17,932 Mod ✭✭✭✭DOCARCH


    Sounds a bit pricey to be honest!


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    ryanjcdub
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭ryanjcdub


    DOCARCH wrote: »
    Sounds a bit pricey to be honest!

    I thought that! What should I expect to pay do you think?


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    Duiske
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    ryanjcdub wrote: »
    Hi, just looking for advice, I'm undertaking a renovation to the downstairs of my 1800sq ft home and extension upstairs over a flat roof (new build about 200 sq ft). I know I will need a PSDP, my architect has quoted me €2950 for this task

    Is a PSDP actually required for works carried on a private dwelling ?


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    ryanjcdub
    Registered Users Posts: 19 ✭ryanjcdub


    Duiske wrote: »
    Is a PSDP actually required for works carried on a private dwelling ?

    Yes as my renovation / extension will take in excess of 30 days and require more than one trade


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    DOCARCH
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    ryanjcdub wrote: »
    I thought that! What should I expect to pay do you think?

    I can't really answer that one, but maybe/possibly approx. 1% to 1.5% of your build cost?

    Problem is that if you engage a third party PSDP you will probably pay what your architect has quoted, as, in addition to other requirements, the PSDP should do a couple of site visits to ensure the PSCS is carrying out their duties satisfactorily.

    If your architect has been appointed for the construction stage of the project, then, there should be a little bit of overlap (as they should/will be doing site visits anyway).

    If you google, there are a couple of Health & Safety companies around who offer PSDP services...maybe do a bit of research and make a few calls.

    Just to say that I have never dealt with any of these companies so I cannot suggest or recommend any names!


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    DOCARCH
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 17,932 Mod ✭✭✭✭DOCARCH


    Duiske wrote: »
    Is a PSDP actually required for works carried on a private dwelling ?

    Yes...http://www.hsa.ie/eng/Publications_and_Forms/Publications/Construction/homeowners_guidance.pdf


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