I spent 12 months planning to build by direct labour. When the market crashed I re-priced with all the contractors and about 80% of the materials. The end result was with direct labour I would come in at €69 per sq ft with 7% contingency (low I know) but with a contractor I have a fixed price of €75 per sq ft. After weighing up the pro and cons I went with the contractor as my own time is money and the stress as well as the time to build.
I spent 12 months planning to build by direct labour. When the market crashed I re-priced with all the contractors and about 80% of the materials. The end result was with direct labour I would come in at €69 per sq ft with 7% contingency (low I know) but with a contractor I have a fixed price of €75 per sq ft. After weighing up the pro and cons I went with the contractor as my own time is money and the stress as well as the time to build.
Hi Bartlet,
I recently finished bulding in your area www.selfbuildardmore.blogspot.com more a less complete 4,000sqft for €69per sqft. I have heard of builders finish prices varying from €75 to €110 still, but i dont think they have come down all that much really.
I spent 12 months planning to build by direct labour. When the market crashed I re-priced with all the contractors and about 80% of the materials. The end result was with direct labour I would come in at €69 per sq ft with 7% contingency (low I know) but with a contractor I have a fixed price of €75 per sq ft. After weighing up the pro and cons I went with the contractor as my own time is money and the stress as well as the time to build.
I am based in Cork and the build is in Rathcormac. I will PM the contractor as I might in trouble.
I am based in Cork and the build is in Rathcormac. I will PM the contractor as I might in trouble.
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