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Live self-Builds - mod warning in post no. 1

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Mod Note - 9/10/2012: This thread is for discussing the various aspects of building as they arise. Do not use this thread for "pre-building" queries. Such queries should be posted in their own threads. How many people on boards are in the process of building their own homes at the moment, have recently completed or…

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#252 07-04-2008 11:50am

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Fair play Villian, good to see things progressing ours is really starting to take shape now too. The roof makes a big difference check the latest photos on picasa link

http://picasaweb.google.com/jollyman24/SiteProgressArdmore?authkey=SXQzMg8rMqs

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#253 11-04-2008 5:05pm

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Just a quick photo update, need to get time to update the blog.

Filling coming next week hopefully, its steady as she goes very steady, but I'm in no rush.

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#254 16-04-2008 3:45pm

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hi, i'm new to all this! just started a new build. house marked out and site dug and stoned. foundations poured and blocks started today. any tips or advice would be appreciated.

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#255 16-04-2008 3:57pm

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Are you going direct labour or through a contractor?

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#256 16-04-2008 4:04pm

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direct labour, i live in wexford so plenty of good tradesmen around looking for work at the moment.

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#257 16-04-2008 4:07pm

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Good stuff, what size is the house?

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#258 16-04-2008 4:09pm

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125 sq metres, it's a bungalow, one of the conditions with the site.

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#259 16-04-2008 4:11pm

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Good stuff well keep us updated and if you need any info just ask there are plenty of people here who can help.

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#260 16-04-2008 4:13pm

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thanks villain, i'm sure i'll need lots of advice over the next few months.

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#261 20-04-2008 8:54pm

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Got the filling in this weekend, 200 tonne of stone and a sore back :-)

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#262 20-04-2008 11:37pm

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scorpio girl please can you advise your current budget plans ( projected spend per sq/m ?) and basic spec you are expecting for it.

many thanks

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#263 21-04-2008 12:22pm

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Plans are gone into County Council, contemplating self build. Girl, no building experience going to build on my own, am I mad!!!

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#264 21-04-2008 12:35pm

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Not mad at all but you will need plenty help and advice and a good engineer to oversee the build! You will get plenty help on here too!

The slates have commenced in my house this morning by all accounts they look lovely and the carpenters are impressed a natural Brazilian slate!

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#265 21-04-2008 1:33pm

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Yeah, want to have lots of advice before I start, I'm hearing get plenty of quotes before i do anything. Looking forward to seeing the blog for this self build queries. Badly needed.

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#266 21-04-2008 3:39pm

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Jollyman,

Can't access Blog as its a site blocked in work. But I'll see can I get access through an internet cafe to view the blog. Will watch out for advise on this site too.

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#267 21-04-2008 5:05pm

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Oh right, it is probably worth a look though will show you the work needed to be done and the costs of the various items it will give you some sort of a logical sequence of events.

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#268 21-04-2008 11:11pm

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Just been granted Planning Permission in Offaly. Im doing a self build with no experience - I think i'm mad, single female. A storey and a half, 1655 Sq Feet, Have the plans gone to local tradesmen for quotes and expecting them in by the end of the week. Just calculating the other costs that I do know so far: Legal: 2400, Stamp Duty: 6000, Water connection: 5500, Eff Treatment Sys: 5500.

Im creating a Blog at the moment so I will post the link here over the next few weeks when things start moving.

Wish me luck - I need it in bucket loads

Helen

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#269 21-04-2008 11:17pm

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The very best of luck Helen . Troy hard , you will get there

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#270 22-04-2008 8:20am

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Best of luck with the build Helen if you would like to see my blog it may be of help to you send me an e-mail at jolly.man@live.com

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#271 22-04-2008 2:14pm

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Jollyman wrote: »

Oh right, it is probably worth a look though will show you the work needed to be done and the costs of the various items it will give you some sort of a logical sequence of events.

I keep calling it self build but its by direct labour I hope to go by. That'll tell you my knowledge!!! Will get access to the blog, I badly need all help.

Helen: Good to hear another girl building with similar sq footage being built, serious money, when its all laid out like that!!

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#272 22-04-2008 2:20pm

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I'll be starting to get my self build moving in the next two months, its a 3000sq ft dormer bungalow in westmeath.................

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#273 22-04-2008 2:46pm

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siralfalot do you mind me asking how much you expect to build your house for? When you say self build will you be doing a lot of the work yourself?

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#274 24-04-2008 10:10pm

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building 2260 sq foot in galway

all going well, build cost 66 per sq meter, builders finish, not incl fees etc. basic cost from breaking soil to fully plastered out etc.

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#275 24-04-2008 10:17pm

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gally74 wrote: »

building 2260 sq foot in galway

all going well, build cost 66 per sq meter, builders finish, not incl fees etc. basic cost from breaking soil to fully plastered out etc.

66 per metre square?

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#276 25-04-2008 11:37am

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gally74 wrote: »

building 2260 sq foot in galway

all going well, build cost 66 per sq meter, builders finish, not incl fees etc. basic cost from breaking soil to fully plastered out etc.

Gally74 - where abouts in Galway are you building? We've just started in north east galway and wouldn't mind a few names of plasterers, sparks, plumber, etc.
Thanks

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#277 25-04-2008 7:36pm

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no problem,

we are building near claregalway, we have all prices in at this point, yep that was a mistake, 66 per sq ft,

jst got the windows today, delighted in the end but theres a lot of crap out there,

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#278 27-04-2008 1:24pm

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Radon barrier is in and block on top done, so ready to pour floors this week if the weather allows.

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#279 27-04-2008 9:51pm

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best of luck villian,

looks lie a nice site, green field to the back,

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#280 29-04-2008 5:18pm

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snellers wrote: »

scorpio girl please can you advise your current budget plans ( projected spend per sq/m ?) and basic spec you are expecting for it.

many thanks

sorry have been too busy chasing builders and the like to reply to this!! i didn't do a budget per square metre etc, i just priced all the tradesmen i need and their materials etc. i think it'll be costing me 785 per square metre, if i worked it out properly.

best of luck to 2010 House and Lucca, me too a single female!

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#281 30-04-2008 9:36pm

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Floors went in yesterday, turned out a great day went off a bit quick even I was out watering it yesterday evening. Nice finish on the garage and the sub floor is level and grand for a sub floor

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#282 01-05-2008 2:10pm

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Scorpio Girl wrote: »

sorry have been too busy chasing builders and the like to reply to this!! i didn't do a budget per square metre etc, i just priced all the tradesmen i need and their materials etc. i think it'll be costing me 785 per square metre, if i worked it out properly.

best of luck to 2010 House and Lucca, me too a single female!

Best of Luck Scorpio Girl, I'm waiting upon the planning decision, due the 19th of May so then its off to chase the prices from the trades!!!

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#283 05-05-2008 10:59pm

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i am hoping to start my self build next month 2000sq foot bungalow in west wicklow by direct labour. havent got a clue about a lot of things trying to learn fast. can anyone tell me what they think of under floor heating and a geothermal system and can they recommend a supplier. also can u use wooden floors with under floor heating.
also anyone any info on doing a wet room?
dazed and confused

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#284 06-05-2008 1:21am

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cinny wrote: »

can anyone tell me what they think of under floor heating also anyone any info on doing a wet room?
dazed and confused

I got a self installed system and it works well, I have never yet set it above the minimum settings.
This is because the system was specced by the supplier who assumed (despite being told otherwise) that the minimum levels of insulation were to be used in the house, I have exceeded the required amounts of insulation throught.

edit: the only issue I have had is, is that people expect the floor to be "warm", in a well insulated house the floor only gets up to about 25C this doesn't feel "warm", but the house is warm.

As for the wetroom, I purchased a "tanking kit" from a bathroom tile supplier and have had no problems, the main thing is to insure that you have an adequate fall in the floor towards the drain, otherwise you could end up with ponding on the floor. Mosaic tiles work much better than large format tiles as you need to follow the contours of the floor to the drain.

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#285 07-05-2008 11:37am

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cinny wrote: »

i am hoping to start my self build next month 2000sq foot bungalow in west wicklow by direct labour. havent got a clue about a lot of things trying to learn fast. can anyone tell me what they think of under floor heating and a geothermal system and can they recommend a supplier. also can u use wooden floors with under floor heating.
also anyone any info on doing a wet room?
dazed and confused

Cinny, Just make sure its a reputable installer if getting geothermal system in. Neighbour got it installed last year when building and the first esb bill was €2k, the second bill was €1500!!! Something seriously wrong there but the bills still have to be paid to the ESB. Installer is bit of a cowboy!

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#286 07-05-2008 5:04pm

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Hi All
I am in the process of building a 3500 sq foot house and decided to get the outside plastered with white sand and cement as i wouldnt need to paint it for years however 2 months on from when the job was done i noticed cracks and now all the plaster has to come off has anyone heard of this happening before?
needless to say i was not happy with the plasterer and i am sure we will fall out!!

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#287 07-05-2008 5:31pm

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varianinc1 wrote: »

Hi All
I am in the process of building a 3500 sq foot house and decided to get the outside plastered with white sand and cement as i wouldnt need to paint it for years however 2 months on from when the job was done i noticed cracks and now all the plaster has to come off has anyone heard of this happening before?
needless to say i was not happy with the plasterer and i am sure we will fall out!!

You have already posted this in the DIY forum so one of the posts can go. Which one?

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#288 07-05-2008 6:11pm

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varianinc1 wrote: »

Hi All
I am in the process of building a 3500 sq foot house and decided to get the outside plastered with white sand and cement as i wouldnt need to paint it for years however 2 months on from when the job was done i noticed cracks and now all the plaster has to come off has anyone heard of this happening before?
needless to say i was not happy with the plasterer and i am sure we will fall out!!

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055288856

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#289 12-05-2008 9:02pm

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12th May 2008
Planning received after 6 months!!!

Ill post once we get started.

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#290 12-05-2008 10:23pm

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Jonnykitedude wrote: »

12th May 2008
Planning received after 6 months!!!

Ill post once we get started.

Now your real problems begin.

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#291 13-05-2008 8:55am

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Started striping the site on 25/04/08, plumber is coming tomorrow to first fix the ground floor which we will be pouring on Sat, very happy with progress so far...............lost half a stone !

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#292 13-05-2008 10:31am

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Slates wrote: »

very happy with progress so far...............lost half a stone !

Don't worry... you'll soon put it back when the house is up!

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#293 13-05-2008 12:20pm

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Jonnykitedude wrote: »

12th May 2008
Planning received after 6 months!!!

Ill post once we get started.

Obviously I don't but I have to say - I hate you.

4 years I've being dancing the planners dance and we're not there yet.
There is light in the tunnel however.

Hopefully we'll cross swords / compare notes / comfort each other thro' our builds in the months to come

Good luck,

Metal

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#294 13-05-2008 12:25pm

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Well all I can say is I have lost lots of hair and the remainder has turned gray thanks to Meath Co Co.
Best of Luck Metal.
Oh where abouts are you building?

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#295 17-05-2008 8:03am

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Hi there,
Just wondering if anyone knows any good builders in down west,
looking to build soon,,(if i get planning))fingers and toes crossed..
as for plannig there should be an ombudsman for all those planners and an taisce,,

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#296 17-05-2008 12:36pm

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lorzyd wrote: »

as for plannig there should be an ombudsman for all those planners and an taisce,,

There is an ombudsman's office for planning/local authorities.

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#297 17-05-2008 1:21pm

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Really,,I didnt know,,thanks.
is it for each county,,and how is he contactable..

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#298 17-05-2008 1:36pm

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Office of the Ombudsman

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#299 20-05-2008 10:42am

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Hello there,

I'm pretty much half way through my self build in beautiful county of Mayo, so I thought I'd introduce myself....
Here's some pics of the work so far....
The house is an ICF construction, using the Amvic block system, and so far (aside from the planning process which was like pulling teeth) it has been a very quick and easy build. We are just starting first fix electrics and plumbing this week....

I'll keep you updated...

Cheers,
Stephen

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#300 20-05-2008 2:33pm

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How do all,
about to break ground on 2700sq. ft. dormer in West Waterford in the next fortnight. Have found lots of useful threads to date on here so will try to keep updated on progress, problems (bound to be one or two...ahem!) etc. Roughly 9 months build-time put on the job so will be interesting to see how it goes. If we in for Christmas 09 we will be happy I suppose... nothing like being ambitious ... look forward to feedback on all issues over coming months, cheers

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#301 20-05-2008 4:47pm

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Planning came back for further information yesterday but want me to shove the house to a lower part of the field, the front of house would then be facing a dirty ditch. Or else change the house to a single storey house!!! €5k for architect and percolation (ripped off I've been told!!) and he's of no help. Architect said he can't work on it for at least 3 weeks??? Think he's forgotten about the 5k given to him. Doing this project on my own, so any more money spent at this stage is down the drain, its eating any savings I have!!! Council querying the entrance which is ridiculous, down a lane with my home parents farm and one other neighbour. All 2 storey houses around me and now they want me to reduce the size of my 2 storey house even though its not on top of the hill. Meeting the council on the 13th June to see what options I have before I submit the further info. Very disappointed with architect, he saw no problem with the site and house on it.

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