"Hidden" Costs in new build

Arddon

Looking at buying a site for a future new build, now that I know I am applicable for planning.

I am basically wondering what costs do I need to factor in to get a total cost for the project. There is the actual house cost, the amount the builder will require for labour, materials etc (assuming it is a contractor), but what other costs should also be considered?

The initial costs I can see in the purchasing of the site are:

- Site Cost
- Legal fees associated to site purchase
- Council Rates linked to planning

After this what can I expect to be forking over cash for to start building....(also, if you can add in a ball park figure to the item it'd help).

- ESB connection (€1,700)
- Water Well Drilling - no mains connection (€ TBC)
- Architect fees (€TBC)
- House Construction (€TBC)

Anything else? I'm sure there are plenty of others....cheers

BryanF

Tbc : by your architect

muffler

Getting to planning stage:

Architect/technician/engineer for plans (Professional fees)
Site assessment
Planning application fees, newspaper advertising etc (should be included in designer's fees.



Buying the site/getting mortgage:

Solicitors fees
Valuation
Mapping/Land Registry fees (should be included with legal fees)
Mortgage application fees
Professional fees for certification of costs


Proceeding to tender:

Professional fees for tendering
Quantity surveyors fees
Provisional BER
Note: QS and BER fees may be included in the professional's fees package
Solicitors/professionals fees for contract



Commencing works:

Insurance
Commencement notice
Council Development contributions
Professional to inspect works
Fees to council for road openings (pipes) if appropriate
Removal of any Eircom poles
Relocation of ESB poles (varies depending on voltage)



Ongoing works:

Well drilling
Sewage treatment system (might be included in builders price)
Air tightness testing
ESB application
Telephone service


On completion:

Professionals final certs
Final valuation (may be built into mortgage fees)
BER cert (may be included in professional fees)
House warming party

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The above is just a quick list I have thrown up and can be added to by others. BryanF might even make more use of his keyboard

The list can vary depending on method of build - i.e. self build or full contract.

Lots and lots of little things can and will crop up but are mostly covered when a full contract is used. Direct labour building can leave you with a very false sense of anticipated expenditure unless you/partner/family member/friend are familiar with the building process.

BryanF

muffler

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