Costs 2024

kevgaa

Hi Folks,

I'm just gone out to tender for work in Dublin Southside.

Works will be

30 sqm kitchen extension out back

Double extension at front in place of garage

Retrofit 100 sqm of old house

Will keep people updated when and if I get quotes.. Some rough quotes before tender were 400k+

Just starting a new thread to see if anyone has received quotes recently and wants to share them.

Thanks

WacoKid

Pretty much same work as you except extension over garage is there and but I included an attic. Garage and extension over it need retrofit though. Back in 2023 I had quotes that included replumb and rewire. Came in between 400-430 for builders finish.

Real issue I had was finding rent and so didn't go ahead all at once. Have decided to do it top to bottom; attic room now done, middle floor retrofit out for quotes. Once middle floor is done will look at ground floor with kitchen extension.

Carfacemandog

Getting the following done in south Dublin also: plumbing (8 rads + boiler), rewiring, drylining, wall cavity fill, flooring/skirting/plastering/etc, 8 windows + 2 doors (front and back) + 15sq m extension.

I have been quoted/estimated at €120k, €140, €220k and €270k. It seems we are in "make up the price as and when you like" territory.

kevgaa

the variance is huge. Going generous on prices

60k for extension 4K sq metre

20k rewire

20k replumb (are you going air to water as you could add another 10k)

10k windows

10k doors

Total 120-130k

that is very generous but in essence the top quote it’s 150k for the remainder of work low quote not much left.

To me 140k is what I would expect based on quotes I have seen and not knowing your house.

The top 2 guys are gauging and only taking small jobs to them at a very expensive premium.

kevgaa

Hi,

Still waiting on a few tenders back but costs are still crazy With quotes so far all north of 400k with one just north of 500k 😱

As part of the work demolition of the old garage and a few sheds outside and one internal wall. The builder at 500k quote for demolition alone was over €50k

No sign of prices coming down and still a bit of gouging going on.

CiboC

This is pretty depressing reading.

We were hoping to start into a project which was:

• 40 sq.m extension on the back of the house
• Some alterations inside - new bathroom, moving some internal partitions to use space better, closing off some open spaces to create a separate 'kids hangout' room and a utility room.
• Build a 'garden room' at the end of the garden, 25 sq.m, for use as home office / teenager hang out space
• Replace central heating / rewire if required / plumbing work if required.

House is a mid terrace 1950's in South Dublin, we would be able to move out completely while work is being done. We have just started talking to an architect, but we had hoped that a budget of 250 - 275k would cover this but it seems from above that we are optimistic in today's climate?

hydrus21

Things still going up.

Price Increase Letter Customer ROI April 2024.doc

hydrus21

29/03/2024

Dear Customer,

Due to cost increases in may key areas, combined with large increases in raw material costs suppliers have informed us that price increases will be applied to the product ranges outlined below from 1st April.

We have worked with our suppliers to postpone implementing any increases for as long as possible however due to this sustained period of rising costs we now must amend our pricing accordingly.

We do hope you can appreciate that the reasons for these price increases are totally beyond our control and are necessary to maintain secure supply lines & ensure ready availability and consistency of supply to our customers at all times.

Please see below for latest category price increases taking effect from 1st April 2024.

(Unless otherwise specified)

CATEGORY	INCREASE DETAIL	DATE
Timber Carcasing & Fencing	Increase 5.00 %	1st April
Mineral Wool Insulation	Increase 5.50% – 9.50%	1st April
PIR Insulation	Increase 8.00% -	1st April
Velux Windows & Flashings	Increase 0.50% – 2.50%	1st April
Fibre Cement Slates & Ridges	Increase 8.00%	1st May

We remain fully committed to providing quality service and competitive pricing to all our customers for 2024 & beyond.

Yours Sincerely,

Gareth Whelan

Gareth Whelan Group Purchasing Manager

James McMahon Ltd.

kevgaa

Some serious increases in that, so much for prices reducing..

kevgaa

Hi Folks,

Just to give you a rough idea of tenders back for work on 1960's house in south county dublin

35m2 single story extension out back

retrofit 120sq metre house ( a good bit of steel work as opening up rooms, removing chimneys and suspended floors for concrete and UFH)

knock garage and build 25m2 single story extension including new porch.

4 tenders returned 1 high but other 3 are all close.. tenderdoes do not include kitchen or sanitary ware. Breakdown below. if i could take the cheapest of each total would be less than 350K

1. Prelims €26,097 €26,400 €21,000
2. Demolitions €40,145 €36,100 €27,926
3. Substructures €30,005 €45,444 €26,858
4. External Walls €12,450 €53,736 €23,891
5. Roof Frame & Finishes €44,492 €48,348 €54,793
6. External Finishes €27,204 €2,400 €26,845
7. External Windows & Doors) €39,023 €37,120 €34,332 PC
8. Internal Walls, Ceiling plastering €32,702 €59,447 €39,953
9. Mechanical Installation €23,365 €42,030 €30,500
10. Electrical Installation €22,587 € in above. €24,150
11. Decoration €12,000 € in 8. €In 8 above
12. Drainage €5,500 €8,520 €7,430
13. Landscaping/External Works €16,650 €9,880 €10,905
14. Floor Finishes €5,266 €6,282 €9,010
15. Other Items & PC Sums €5,000 €17,820 €0

Total Ex. VAT €354,875 €356,407 €339,347 €395,089
VAT €47,908 €48,115 €45,812 €53,337
Total VAT Inclusive €402,783 €404,522 €385,159 €448,425