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Attic Conversion

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  • 24-03-2019 10:48pm
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    swededmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 477 ✭✭


    Looking at a few properties with scope for an attic conversion into a bedroom. Has anyone an idea on what this usually costs?


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    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,539 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    swededmonkey wrote: »
    Looking at a few properties with scope for an attic conversion into a bedroom. Has anyone an idea on what this usually costs?

    Budget 20-25k
    Could be lower depending on spec and existing house structure layout.


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    Static M.e.
    Registered Users Posts: 3,087 ✭✭✭Static M.e.


    We converted recently and the cost was roughly 13.5K for the build and another 5K for Wardrobes, lights, higher spec windows and blinds - all less tax which totaled it to 21K or thereabouts.

    For budgeting, and not included above, you should also include a repaint of the house or at least the new room, plus hall stairs and landing. Most of which will require three coats as you are painting on plaster \ new wood. Plus you will also need to put down carpet \ lino\ floor boards which will also likely to be needed in your hall, stairs and landing for consistency.

    I estimate we spend close to €24K in the end and I did all the painting (which took me a very long time..). If I was to include a painter then it would have been 2-3 K more and availability can be an issue.

    Hope that helps

    (Forgot to add you can get a grant that lets you write off a percentage to tax but the builder needs to be registered)


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    swededmonkey
    Registered Users Posts: 477 ✭✭swededmonkey


    Thanks for the feedback. Figures are coming in slightly more than I anticipated, but it's good hear what we can realistically expect to pay


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