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Keith - I had a super insulated 2 story side and huge back extension completed in April this year - Dublin. I've PM'd you the builders details. Would highly recommend them. My architect produced a 40 odd page spec, plus working drawings and I got 9 quotes based on this. Think you should...

Sorry 300 max I can get a mccolloughs (sp) for 199 on special from local builders merchant.

Howdy, I recently moved house and have gone from having about 20m2 of bad grass to 170m2 of lovely new turfed lawn - laid about a month ago and needed cutting badly. Gave it a shot yesterday with my old flymo... Not up to the job at all, got most of it done in about 90 mins but it was hard...

I "grouted" my paving last weekend, using the advise from the site above I used Rompox brand of brush in stuff. very easy to use and has taken a hose wash ok. I'm leaving it a week or two more before power washing it. I bought it from garden centre off the Asbourne road exit on M50. Guy up...

You don't mention the size but even a tiny 1800s protected house will swallow your 70k budget in a heartbeat! I bought a 1938 semi in Dublin last Oct that I've completely renovated and extended - final bill will hit 160k.... Unless you are prepared to draw the works out over time (build as you...

I got a 3.7m 60kg I beam from a company off the Nass Road 2 weeks ago. It was €300 delivered to D7. Would have been cheaper if a cut wasn't required. This was used as opening into new extension - it was spec'd and the installation monitored and then signed off by engineer for €600.

I'm currently rennovating and extending my house. For multi room audio I've decidied to go with Sonos. It allows you to have several music "zones", kitchen, sitting room, etc. Each zone can be independent or they can all play the same music, its hooked up to the internet aswell for...

I assume the OP means block... I'm currently getting a 4.5m by 3m shed built from 9" cavity blocks, concrete foundations, insulated floor, tiled sloping roof, lean to type jobby, guttering, facia and soffet. It will have 2 double sockets and a light. Outside will be plastered. Cost is 4k...

I recently got 8 builders quotes that included a lot of tiling, I'm supplying tiles and grout. Numbers ranged from 18 to 50 odd per m2. Fairly sure appointed builder was around 25 m2. Getting a tiler directly would be cheaper - check out gumtree.ie or some of the tendering type sites...

Emo, I'm getting approx 75m2 extensions to a standard Dublin semi D. . I got 16 (kid you not) architect quotes for planning only service, they ranged from 500-1800 or thereabouts. Planning is through and I hope to start building next week (or the week after max). I got 9 builders quotes...

I fully understand the percentage, I just can't fathom why you would want your fee to be linked your clients material choices. So my kitchen example wasn't great, how about Tegral tiles v the finest hand cut slate, make any difference to you as an architect, don't think so. Why should the...

OP, I paid my architect for planning only service a few days after planning application was lodged. They would have dealt with any issues but thankfully we had none. Planning granted last week!! See other thread re costs.

My DCC levy charge is €3,700 ie €156 per m2 for anything over 40m2 plus any existing bits being demolished. Was pretty shocked when I first heard about this charge but what can you do...other than except it!

I'm getting 75m2 extension(s). Building tenders starting to come in now!! Its been a long process. I tried TenderMe for an architect. For planning only service I got 16 quotes (in less than 2 hours!), they ranged from €500-1200. This was 2-3 months ago. Ended up going with a recommendation...

I've just gotten my spec back from architect. My external finish it going to be " External blockwork walls to be finished using 18mm thick one coat Weber Monopral or equal approved self coloured render system. ". Going to see what it costs/looks like before I decide - but it sounds good...

Davy, Is there a particular brand combi you would recommend. What size would I need for 45m2 underfloor heating + 6 rads. Thanks

Dave - can I ask what UV values you've been given for the above doors. I'm getting something similar 4m of bi-folding. Price wise I've had similar quotes ie huge spread. Best UV so far is 1.4 , this is a 68mm laminated timber door. Thanks

I plan to get a combi boiler myself in the next few weeks. I'm in Dublin 7 and our pressure is not great. I've been told that I can pump my attic tank water to the boiler? I will be getting refs (of people who have had this done recently) and hopefully I'm going to call around to a few to see...

Recently paid 950 + vat + outlays as a buyer.

Same thing happened to me in Jan/Feb this year - gets a cheque for 1100. Happy days. Spent it in a heartbeat. Few weeks later I got a letter stating I was refunded in error and they are adjusting my Tax Credits for 2010, 2011 and 2012 to make up for it. I could see where the error had...