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Cost of house foundations

  • 22-10-2014 7:19pm
    #1
    Flynner101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭


    Any info on how much it would cost for foundations on a 1500 squre foot house...??? The plot is an old bog, not sure if there's extra drilling etc...!!


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  • #2
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,580 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Move from Boards.ie > Soc > Infrastructure > Roads

    Moderator

    It a bog, 'bog' means 'soft'. Foundations need to be fairly solid. It other words, it's a money hole.

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    Come back when your engineer has a design. :)


  • #3
    kkelliher
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    Flynner101 wrote: »
    Any info on how much it would cost for foundations on a 1500 squre foot house...??? The plot is an old bog, not sure if there's extra drilling etc...!!

    may well = piles: no one would be able to give you any idea of cost without an engineering design and investigation into soil strength


  • #4
    893bet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,378 ✭✭✭893bet


    Your absolute minimum cost will be in the region of 17-20k including vat. This would be for a simple strip foundation on good ground with no surprises.

    On boggy ground you could easily be multiples of this figure.

    You need an engineer.


  • #5
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    we just put up a house on piles on wetland for someone. Piling and foundations was 30k.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #6
    The HorsesMouth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 500 ✭✭✭The HorsesMouth


    893bet wrote: »
    Your absolute minimum cost will be in the region of 17-20k including vat. This would be for a simple strip foundation on good ground with no surprises.

    On boggy ground you could easily be multiples of this figure.

    You need an engineer.

    This is 100% on the money. We have just finished foundations in our 2100 sq ft house. Great ground, no surprises and nothing fancy. Cost is coming in at just over 18k.


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  • #7
    Flynner101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭Flynner101


    Any idea how much an engineer would cost...??


  • #8
    Flynner101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭Flynner101


    Any idea how much an engineer would cost...??


  • #9
    Flynner101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭Flynner101


    Any chance ya could tell me wat the cost was for plans, engineer, foundations, etc, just trying to get a ball park figure before I jump head first into something.....???


  • #10
    hexosan
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    Have you planning or an architect on board. Are you aware of s.9 that came into effect in March.


  • #11
    Flynner101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭Flynner101


    At the moment I'm only looking at a site, just trying to get ball park figures just to see if I'm not kidding myself.. No planner on board or no clue about S9....???


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  • #12
    hexosan
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    Flynner101 wrote: »
    no clue about S9....???


    Well your in for some shock

    If your worried about foundation & engineer costs wait till you see what other hidden costs are waiting for you.


  • #13
    Flynner101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭Flynner101


    Where can I look up all about S9...??


  • #14
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 42,171 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    its SI 9 of 2014

    and you could start here


  • #15
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    sydthebeat wrote: »
    its SI 9 of 2014

    and you could start here


    .... this'll be interesting. ... [waits..] :)

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #16
    Handsandtools
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 363 ✭✭Handsandtools


    At first You to do survey on the soil, if it's a bog, than how deep is the solid ground. than You need drainage around Your foundations to keep water level down. It can be costly to work, depending on water levels. First get engineer to make a project and plan for it.


  • #17
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Update: got a quote today to pile a house 16m x 6m : €13,500 ex VAT. Add all the normal foundation costs on top of that.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #18
    Flynner101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭Flynner101


    Read up a good bit about si9, to be honest seems good, stops all these bandits building houses when they couldn't build a dog box, talked to a few builder I know and they said at the top end might only add an extra €5-€10 grand on top of prices. Am I being fed a load of ****e...???


  • #19
    Flynner101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭Flynner101


    Doesn't seem that bad, so normal foundation costs could be max €15-€20, add €13.5, not that bad....!!!


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