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Building a house

  • 21-12-2006 11:59pm
    #1
    Meclor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 65 ✭✭


    HI,

    We are currently in the process of looking for a site to build a house and I have a number of questions.

    When a builder quotes €100 per sq does this include VAT?

    Secondly what are the hidden costs i.e. connections to mains, ESB poles etc.

    Where is the best place to get plans rather than going to an architect?

    Thx


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  • #2
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,550 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    I think you should get more detailed advice from whatever architect/engineer you choose but to briefly answer your questions in the order they were placed:

    1. Price quoted by builder should include VAT and this should show up in his estimate.

    2. Hidden costs: Quite a few which will include the cost of your plans and maybe a site assessment; development contributions which will be levied as part of your planning permission; legal fees; auctioneers fee if applicable; water connections and/or road opening; fees for supervising the house construction; ESB and Eircom; possible a secondry sewage treatment system if building in a rural area; "extras" on to builders estimate/price. Depending on what type of contract you have with the builder you may be liable for painting/decor costs and maybe the cost of sanitary ware, tiling, landscaping etc. Dont forget about kitchen units and furniture and sky dish/aerials. The list could go on.

    3. If you dont want an architect try an engineer or a technician - ask around family and friends and get someone who comes recommended.

    Hope this helps and good luck with it.


  • #3
    Meclor
    Closed Accounts Posts: 65 ✭✭Meclor


    Thanks For the info. Theres allot of researching before we go ahead with it. Happy days!! :rolleyes:


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Meclor wrote:
    Secondly what are the hidden costs i.e. connections to mains, ESB poles etc.

    Where is the best place to get plans rather than going to an architect?

    The first thing you need to decide is whether you are going to use direct labour (ie. you hire the bricklayer, the roofer, the plasterer yourself and controleverything like materials) or a building contractor. The latter costs more but you may have the advantage of getting the property HomeBonded or registered with some scheme for defects.

    If using one contractor for all main works, go to your Solicitor and pick up a draft building agreement - he should give them to you free though he will charge when it comes to filling in the detail and signing it. It contains a pretty good overview of the main areas of concern. All you really need on top is a set of plans/elevations/specifications, which of course will be prepared by your architect/engineer. Personally I would always recommend using an engineer and not an architect unless one is building a mansion - around this part of the country almost all applications for standard once off houses are made by engineers.


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