Ep87 - 2025 build costs in Ireland

Construction expert John Corless and builder/estimator DJ Rasdale chat about the current state of play in Ireland for build costs at Selfbuild Extend & Renovate Live Leinster 2025, including:-         How much it costs for self-builders to build a house in Ireland-         Indicative cost per sqft for new build and for renovation-         Material costs and labour costs today-         Cost of build types: which is most expensive-         Cheapest designs-         Direct labour vs builder pitfalls and savings, project manager route-         How VAT comes into build costs-         Quality management-         Standard Contract: what it is, pitfalls-         Builder’s finish vs turnkey, what to expect to have finished in each-         Cost overruns: should they happen?-         Role of a quantity surveyor: benefits, how much do they cost-         Professional fees: percentage to budget for-         Overall cost percentages Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.