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house improvements

  • 25-07-2020 9:46am
    #1
    society
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭


    Hi, I’m thinking of getting work done to my house (South Dublin) and wondering if these ballpark figures are correct (incl vat)
    40m2 kitchen /sunroom extension plus utility room - 70k
    New gas boiler/radiators/pipe work/zoned controls - 8k
    New kitchen/island and appliances - 12.5k
    New laminate flooring ground floor - 4k

    Did anyone get this type of work done recently and Could they pm me their builder if they think they would recommend him
    Thank you


Comments

  • #2
    Calahonda52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,595 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    How many rads?

    why not a heat pump if new rads?

    will the extension require a structural engineer for steel etc?

    Who is doing the construction drawings?
    Is that priced?
    who will supervise?
    Is that priced?

    What floor are for the laminate?

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



  • #3
    society
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭society


    11 radiators
    Not sure about a heat pump ...I don’t know enough about them.
    Extension will require rsj and engineer to sign off on the work.
    Not priced yet. Builder only/no architect/no planning permission required
    Floor area approx 60m2 in total
    Thanks


  • #4
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 39,802 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    If spending that on the heating system, I would remove the gas and get a heat pump. Might cost a little extra up front but the grants etc and payback period will off set that.


  • #5
    Meeoow
    Registered Users Posts: 628 ✭✭✭Meeoow


    Gumbo wrote: »
    If spending that on the heating system, I would remove the gas and get a heat pump. Might cost a little extra up front but the grants etc and payback period will off set that.

    Does the house have to be airtight for a heat pump? I am considering upgrading soon.


  • #6
    society
    Registered Users Posts: 25 ✭society


    Yeah does it have to be very insulated. Mine isn’t (circa 1980).


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