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Self Build Price

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  • 10-04-2015 11:45am
    #1
    Louise1987
    Registered Users Posts: 11 ✭


    Has anyone here self build (builder doing all the work )in the last 12-24 month. What did it actually end up costing in the end with the size of the house?

    Did you get a quantity surveyor first to look at your plan? is it worth my while doing it?

    My house plans are 2,600 sq ft. Do you think there would be much difference in price if i lowered my plans to 2,400.??

    If anyone has any comments i would appreciate it.

    Thank you.


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    Tmorris
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Tmorris


    Hi Louise, we are in the same position. Self build story and half 2300 sq ft.. So far have planning gone through just starting to get prices now to get mortgage .


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    Strolling Bones
    Registered Users Posts: 615 ✭✭✭Strolling Bones


    You need a qs to review the drawings with you to arrive at a cost.
    If you drop 200 sq foot from your permitted development you will need a new permission.

    People really should have their design costed before seeking permission for it.


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    RORY O CONNOR
    Registered Users Posts: 270 ✭✭RORY O CONNOR


    Strolling Bones wrote: »
    You need a qs to review the drawings with you to arrive at a cost.
    If you drop 200 sq foot from your permitted development you will need a new permission.

    People really should have their design costed before seeking permission for it.

    Or apply for retention once built.


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    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,452 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    RORY O CONNOR wrote: »
    Or apply for retention once built.

    And take the risk of a refusal. Best to seek planning beforehand.


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    Strolling Bones
    Registered Users Posts: 615 ✭✭✭Strolling Bones


    RORY O CONNOR wrote: »
    Or apply for retention once built.

    ... striding confidently into the 1980s there :rolleyes:


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    BryanF
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    RORY O CONNOR wrote: »
    Or apply for retention once built.

    mod note: We obey the planning laws in this forum, please read the forum charter before posting again


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Louise1987 wrote: »
    Has anyone here self build (builder doing all the work )in the last 12-24 month. What did it actually end up costing in the end with the size of the house?

    Did you get a quantity surveyor first to look at your plan? is it worth my while doing it?

    My house plans are 2,600 sq ft. Do you think there would be much difference in price if i lowered my plans to 2,400.??

    If anyone has any comments i would appreciate it.

    Thank you.

    Have you found a Design Certifier and Assigned Certifier first, who's prepared to sign off on a self build ??

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    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    Count Mondego
    Registered Users Posts: 965 ✭✭✭Count Mondego


    galwaytt wrote: »
    Have you found a Design Certifier and Assigned Certifier first, who's prepared to sign off on a self build ??

    Do you think it's highly unlikely with the new regs?


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    Sitevalue
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭Sitevalue


    I'd love to know what square foot costs are like


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    Tmorris
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭Tmorris


    We have just found an AC to sign off on our self build. Anybody know how much block work would cost for 2300 sq ft house? Approx?


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Count Mondego wrote: »
    Do you think it's highly unlikely with the new regs?

    I won't say 'highly', but it won't be straightforward, and expect to pay well for it - after all, you're asking them to sign off 'your' work..........

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    Strolling Bones
    Registered Users Posts: 615 ✭✭✭Strolling Bones


    Count Mondego wrote: »
    Do you think it's highly unlikely with the new regs?

    There is very little housebuilding happening.

    So you will find that

    a) certifiers will grab your arm off seeking the work.

    or

    b) certifiers are not taking on this work - at any cost/fee.


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,776 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Strolling Bones wrote: »
    There is very little housebuilding happening.

    So you will find that

    a) certifiers will grab your arm off seeking the work.

    or

    b) certifiers are not taking on this work - at any cost/fee.

    I'm finding b) the most common reply tbh.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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    RORY O CONNOR
    Registered Users Posts: 270 ✭✭RORY O CONNOR


    galwaytt wrote: »
    I'm finding b) the most common reply tbh.

    you must have asked the wrong people!


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    Tefral
    Registered Users Posts: 4,358 ✭✭✭Tefral


    galwaytt wrote: »
    I'm finding b) the most common reply tbh.

    Funny at the start of this this was my experience too, ive had about 5-10 jobs for one off houses in the last 3 months all self build and the architects/engineers have no problem signing off. Might be got to do with the fact the building in the Limerick/Clare region isn't a prevalent and lads are looking for work.


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