Insulating a new build - is this quote crazy?

lfcjfc · 14-10-2007 10:21AM #1

I know that this is a bit of a "how long is a piece of string" type question but I got a local firm in to give me a quote to do the full insulation job on my 2700sqft new build and was wondering whether the price they came up with is in the ball-park of what folks would expect.For;

Supply and fit of bonded bead to 100mm cavity
Supply and fit of 100mm insulation to sloping and flat part of attic
Supply only - external wall insulated slabs,sloping and flat attic sections insulated slabs, insulation to cover first and second floor areas.

= €24500.

I know insulation is expensive but this seem a bit on the high side to me. I will price up all the materials myself but was wondering if anybody here was quotes for similiar types of work.

Oh and for a BER energy rating and a blow door test they were looking for an additional €2200!!

10-10-20 · 14-10-2007 10:26AM

I'm not saying that these guys are expensive, but I saw a price for a blower door test in the US and it was approx €300...
Maybe price around based on just the blower test and see what you get...

muffler · 14-10-2007 12:55PM

lfcjfc wrote: »

and a blow door test they were looking for an additional €2200!!

Im sure there are people about Leeson Street in Dublin who would do a blow job for a fraction of that

Seriously that quote you got is a bit OTT. As stated shop around.

termon8r · 17-10-2007 04:48PM

Have you had any luck obtaining a better price for insulating your house.

I need to start looking for Insulation for a self build soon and was shocked when I saw your quote.

I have budgeted 10k for insulation which I though was plenty for q 3300sq ft house.

lfcjfc · 17-10-2007 04:51PM

Just had a guy from another firm out today to do a quote. Expecting to hear back in a couple of days. Will let you know what he comes up with

kkelliher · 18-10-2007 09:16AM

I have no affiliation to this company but have reccommended U-Value insulation before. They are based in ballycoolin in dublin and supply and fit all types of projects. I have used them many times and they are efficient and quick.

their website is

http://www.uvalue.ie/index.php

lfcjfc · 19-10-2007 07:26AM

Hi KKelliher,

Do you know if they operate nationwide? do they do supply and fit?

Thanks

muffler · 19-10-2007 10:20AM

lfcjfc wrote: »

Hi KKelliher,

Do you know if they operate nationwide? do they do supply and fit?

Thanks

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Builderfromhell · 26-10-2007 08:14PM

I'm an Architect/Builder and recently dry lined a 3,000 sq. ft house with 55mm Kingspan and plasterboard, skimmed. 400mm Rockwool in flat roof with Tri-sor foil insulation battens, plasterboard skim finish for 8,000 euro apprx. Made aprox. 1,500 profit.
BER rating should cost 300 euro. Veryone's a BER assesor these days.

Insulating a new build - is this quote crazy?

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