All Episodes
The Selfbuild Podcast — 101 episodes
Ep101 - All about plant rooms plus insulation mistakes to avoid
Ep100 - Interior design masterclass for new builds, extensions and renovations
Ep99 - Mistakes to avoid when building
Ep98 - The push to double the output of one-off housing
Ep97 - How much does it cost to build in Ireland in 2026?
Ep96 - Why we should be building more one-off homes in the Gaeltacht
Ep95 - How does a quantity surveyor save you money?
Ep94 - Driveway, gates and other costs not to forget about
Ep93 - 2026 Cost outlook for construction materials
Ep92 - Where does the money go when you're building?
Ep91 - Wastewater and rainwater system costs
Ep90 - Mass timber and ICF: How they compare to traditional builds
Ep89 - Floor Plans: Watchpoints
Ep88 - Passive house tips
Ep87 - 2025 build costs in Ireland
Ep86 - Is SIPS worth investing in?
Ep85 - Hidden costs of a self-build
Ep84 - Budget pitfalls to avoid
Ep83 - Bathroom costs: how much and how to save
Ep82 - How much does a kitchen cost in Ireland today?
Ep81 - Why do windows cost 15k on one house and 50k on another?
Ep80 - Solar panels that generate electricity: are they worth it?
Ep79 - Costed project in NI with update on costs per sqm in Ireland today
Ep78 - Show Highlights: Selfbuild Extend & Renovate Live Belfast 2024
Ep77 - Bathroom design trends for 2024
Ep76 - Window design
Ep75 - Budget busters
Ep74 - The process of building your home: cost saving tips
Ep73 - Kitchen design trends for 2024
Ep72 - Bathroom design trends
Ep71 - Top 5 pitfalls to avoid when self-building
Ep 70 - How much does it cost to build a house in Ireland?
Ep 69 - How to get planning permission in Ireland
Ep 68 - Insulation for new builds and renovations
Ep 67 - Build costs in Ireland for 2023
Ep 66 - Getting insurance for your self-build in Ireland
Ep65 - Passive house retrofit in Co Monaghan
Ep64 - Tiny house building and living
Ep63 - Which energy grants should you invest in?
Ep62 - Are energy upgrades worth it?
Ep61 - Steel frame self-build in Co Wicklow
Ep60 - Heat pumps and MVHR: are they worth it?
Ep59 - Kitchen design
Ep58 - Building homes free of defects
Ep57 - Dublin new build on laneway site
Ep56 - The new concrete levy and how to save on your self-build
Ep55 - How to apply for your home energy grant in Ireland
Ep54 - Buying windows in Ireland
Ep53 - Onsite wastewater treatment in Ireland
Ep52 - What to consider when self-building plus thoughts about the mica grant scheme
Ep51 - Modern Building Methods in Ireland Part 2
Ep50 - Modern Building Methods in Ireland Part 1
Ep49 - Where to start with your self-build
Ep48 - Mechanical ventilation systems
Ep47 - Guide to house design
Ep46 - Direct labour steps for house without central heating
Ep45 - Stages of Eco Home Building in Co Down
Ep44 - Cost of steel, timber, insulation: Where to next?
Ep43 - Secrets to building an eco house
Ep42 - Site visit on Co Mayo contractor led build
Ep41 - Passive house design with PV panels
Ep39 - Underground House
Ep26 - Bungalow new build in Co Wicklow
Ep28 - Roofing methods and roof coverings
Ep27 - Bathroom design
Ep 25 - Overview of kitchen design options
Ep 24 - Guide to carpets
Ep 23 - Floor covering options from tiles to vinyl
Ep 22 - Interior design: room by room
Ep 20 - Guide to stone cladding
Ep 19 - Oak frame construction
Ep 18 - Building with laminated timber: CLT & HBE
Ep 21 - What does an interior designer do?
Ep40 - Material price increases
Ep38 - Concrete paving options
Ep37 - Thermodynamic solar panels
Ep36 - Budget friendly renovation in Kerry
Ep35 - EPS insulation overview
Ep34 - Guide to home automation
Ep33 - Ventilation and central vacuum systems
Ep32 - Hemp insulation
Ep31 - Home cinema house in Co Fermanagh
Ep30 - Guide to self-build mortgages in NI
Ep29 - Installing a safe in your home
Ep 17 - Building Methods
Ep 16 - Insurance and warranties
Ep 15 - DIY builds that save money
Ep 14 - Houses we can afford to build
Ep 13 - Renovating with COVID-19
Ep 12 - How architects and quantity surveyors help self-builders save money
Ep 11 - Self-build process overview
Ep 10 - Tips to build on a budget
Ep 9 - Bespoke design for Co Laois family home
Ep 8 - How to get planning permission in Ireland
Ep 7 - Co Down project with main contractor
Ep 6 - NZEB: New building regulations' impact on your self-build
Ep 5 - County Tipp's Dan and Jessica Tynan on going direct labour with their self-build
Ep 4 - Getting paid for exported electricity
Ep 3 - Heating systems: what’s the best option for a self-build in Ireland?
Ep2 - How much does it cost to build a house in Ireland
Ep 1 - Self-builder Nicola Thorpe of Co Down chats about her Clachan style new build