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Do I need an architect for kitchen renovation?

BrokenJetpack — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 21:09:31 +0000

So I have a 3 bed semi in Dublin 9 and I want to renovate the kitchen, which was added on in the 80s and which I updated 20 years ago with new kitchen units. The kitchen is uninsulated and always really cold in the winter, and the floor tiles are slowly cracking as time goes on, there's a leak in in the dining room velux window, along with multiple other issues, so it's time to do something with it.

Regarding size the overall kitchen and dining room is about 21 ft wide and 10 ft deep. In terms of work, I want to pull down the flat ceiling and put in a couple of velux windows, put in a new concrete floor, replace the back wall and window with bigger sliding door, and then add new kitchen units. The separating wall between the kitchen and dining room is very thick for some reason, probaly around 20 cm, but doesn't seem like a load bearing wall. I'd be keen to remove this so I can open up the the space.

Attached are some pics showing how it looks currently. What I'm wondering is should I get an architect to draw up plans for this, and possibly do site visits while the work is taking place, or are some pictures and a basic description enough for a builder?

Where are the Cheapest Kitchen Appliances in Ireland

DoozerPower — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 19:15:05 +0000

Hi all,

Does anyone know where would be the cheapest store in Ireland for kitchen appliances (DID, harvey Norman, Powercity etc...)

I have to put in a kitchen in our first house. I am on a budget and I know years ago it was much cheaper up north but I am not sure if thats the case anymore.

Thanks for any help

Is this a good quote for complete gut and refit of kitchen, floor to ceiling.

topfloormotelsuite — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:19:45 +0000

15k for the following;

Large area of kitchen cabinets in U shape, floor to ceiling cabinets solid wood

Tiles on floor and wall removal - floor refit and splashback

Wall and Ceiling plaster, lights fitted, plumbing work, new sink, radiator move

New Extractor fan

Stone worktop

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This is not a large company it is a small local company down the country that has been highly recommended by locals. I am waiting on 2 other quotes from larger companies but I am not holding out much hope of the quote or it being less than 20K. This is the only company that I have liked dealing with and that seem to understand what I want, as opposed to trying to change my mind and upsell.