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  • 15-03-2025 02:05PM
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    PandaDancer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭


    we know what we want to do to the house, and I am aware we will need planning permission. Looking to remove current kitchen extension and rebuild a bigger one around 5sqx4sq meters and put a third bed room upstairs 12 sq meter max. I want to replumb the house, get a new boiler or heat pump and energy upgrade. Do we get planning first? Get quotes from a builder, get an architect? Would a one stop should be first port of call. Everyone seems to want 5k upfront and I’m not sure if we can afford or do what we want. Who would you talk to and spend money on consults first?



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  • #2
    Calahonda52
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    Who are these guys?

    Everyone seems to want 5k upfront

    Post edited by Calahonda52 on

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



  • #3
    monseiur
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,568 ✭✭✭monseiur


    If planning permission is required you need an architect to draw up plans etc. and apply to your local planning authority. Once you have obtained planning your architect may employ the services of an mechanical engineer to draw up plans and specifications for all the plumbing work required. Your builder may do the actual plumbing work as part of his contract ditto electrical work or you may get your own plumbert, electrician etc.

    Depending on the scope of the work you may require the services of a quantity surveyor. All works must be overseen and signed off on by a competent engineer.

    Forget about fitting a heat pump, it seems to be the general consensus that retro fitting them does not work, you may end up with in a freezing house but with astronomically high electric bills. Beware if snake oil salesmen in the business, do your own independent research. Oil is the cheapest way to heat an older house and oil prices may drop if the NATO v Russia war ends soon. If budget allows consider upgrading attic & wall insulation. Contact SEAI regarding grants for heating upgrades, insulation etc. chances are you may qualify. Your architect and/or engineer should be able to advise you in this regard also.



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