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Extension - Direct Labour?

  • 09-04-2008 10:20am
    #1
    malone123
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭


    Hi,

    I’m hoping someone can offer advice, I’m planning on building an extension to the back of my house (649 st ft) I live in a terraced house with no back entrance therefore everything will have to come through the house making the job a bit more difficult. I’ve gotten quotes from builders ranging from €105k to €125k . I’m not sure if these are reasonable quotes, they’re a lot higher that I anticipated. I was considering doing the build direct labour I was just wondering if anyone has built an extension direct labour and whether they would advise against and whether it has saved them much money?


Comments

  • #2
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,556 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    Direct labour will save you money but only if you or other family members and/or friends have knowledge of good building practices and materials can be there to keep an eye on things.

    In fairness giving the job to a contractor doesnt necessarily guarantee you a good job either but there is less hassle involved.


  • #3
    sinnerboy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,433 ✭✭✭sinnerboy


    Google " re building costs" . you will find different insurance companies guidance for re construction costs . varies depending on what county you are in .

    An imperfect guide - but better than no guide


  • #4
    ircoha
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,290 ✭✭✭ircoha


    [125,000/649]* 10.76 is 2000 per sq metre
    http://www.shec-labs.com/calc/unit_conversion.php?dim=2&common=T

    Depending where u are, extensions in South Co Dub are at c 3000 sq meter.

    A lot of that can be down to finish but I would have thought 2k not a bad number

    Must agree with Muffler re DL, unless u have the necessary 'tech' knowledge to hand and virtually continuoius site supervision, DL can be a nightmare.

    Whatever route you go be sure communication will not be an issue


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