What is the cheapest way to build a house in Ireland?

[@Thedar561]

Hi very informative video, just got planning for a new build and going to go direct labour, I am very open to new ideas and taking risks, and nowadays everyone is all talk about heat pumps etc etc I was thinking of going with an underfloor electric heating mat for the whole lower floor, backed up with an array of pv panels, I’ve tried to have this conversation with many a builders and the only negatives seem to be the unknown price of running it, and also it’s not a common thing to do, All the companies that sell it say it’s cheaper to run, also it’s cheaper to install and zero maintenance once it’s fitted properly, and zero pipe work,fitting the mat in a very thin layer of easy screed and having each room with its own controlled stat, it seems to be very popular in Europe in countries with much colder climate than ours so I am wondering why it’s not so popular here, I’ll be building a standard 3 bed dormer and having a very good u value, was thinking of using a heat decor underfloor heating mat and they are based in Poland, any information is greatly appreciated

[@sub.owen.create]

Just came accross this podcast, great stuff. Really useful info. Subbed and looking forward to new episodes...

[@ajarms86]

Would love to hear your opinion on 1. 6 inch Cavity Block walls with external insulation? 2. Shipping Container House Builds

[@JohnLeetch-mb1bb]

Block on flat with external insulation would have almost exactly the same volume of concrete block as a cavity wall, only 10mm difference in width, so cost wise would be comparable, +5%? An added benefit of internal block on flat construction, is all of the mass is used to regulate internal temperature…Very informative video thanks!

[@sharonkincaid-wininger6766]

BTW. My great grandparents built their farmhouse in Saskatchewan, in 1898, and it looked exactly like your average Irish cottage...😊

[@sharonkincaid-wininger6766]

I live close to Lake Huron, with triple glaze glass, lots of storms in Ireland, loved hearing about windows, foundations, insulations, etc....and all the sunrooms that I saw in Western Ireland.....😊

[@lizad5772]

Any info on modular, timber frame, passive homes? Apparently, foundation and shell up in 2 weeks. Left to do is internal walls / doors and slate the roof. Any experience with Scandinavian homes company in Galway?

[@jason6347]

The cheapest and strongest way to build a house actually is 9inch solids on flat ,skim outside and inside also 100mm insulation inside better for installation of Windows also . no complications plain and simple and much stronger house and better ber rating ! Very surprised this had no mention but great video 👍

[@eddieconvey9223]

Top tip, if the pressure is on to get blocks up and temperatures are hovering around freezing, fire good shot of auto anti freeze into your mortar. It’ll buy you just enough time to get paid out of the job and get loaded up and gone before the whole lot comes crashing down.#someoneelsesproblem

[@BuiltAroundYou]

I would be concerned with adding something like that to the mortar in case it reacted with something else and may not become apparent until later?

[@sharonkincaid-wininger6766]

Vintage windows....what are your sources? Do Irish houses have basements? I especially love barn conversions, with additions....near Ennistymon. Love your show, and just finished a large addition, pre COVID, to a house we were living in......in Michigan, North of Oscoda, but what you are telling folks, applies around the planet. Great show...SLKW😊

[@sharonkincaid-wininger6766]

Great info about basic building esp. for beginners, or house restorers......anywhere.😊

[@johndoyle4468]

Just found this podcast and found it very interesting. I would like to biuld a two bed100 sqm house on a flat site which I own. What is the cheapest that I can build this for, and incidently I think that it would be a fantastic TV show to show people how to build a two bed house for relatively small money.

[@BuiltAroundYou]

Thank you

[@markthornton3007]

Brilliant thanks.

[@eileenroche7659]

Very informative 💯👍

[@musicmadofficial]

Thank you for the information. I'm wondering what percentage would you be adding on if I was to go with a contractor for my house in Galway verses going self build route? Thanks

[@levaisandoralex6829]

We have been living in ireland 19 years as a married couple with one daughter. If we buying a land, can we get planning permission to build a house? Also many land on market without planning on it. What we can do with a land itself,such as buying a motorhome, or still construction of house,or wooden workshop?

[@Simonmc78]

if you have a proven local need then yes you can get PP. If you're not from the area then no. PP is very hard to obtain in rural Ireland.

[@shanehogan9384]

What's the best way to insulate a new build on a budget

[@adreenryan2901]

So basically timber frame is most cost effective than blocks because of what he said.

[@leonienolan511]

Do you do advice consultation s ? Two years into project and so lost even with being 8 grand down for architect😢, no idea what to do next

[@deirdrecunningham8588]

Hi I want to build an extension on to an existing home. double height.. please help?

[@sundersquare]

great vid!

[@NOS370]

Great video ,can you see material prices dropping

[@sharonkincaid-wininger6766]

We all hope so ...

[@seven-ttoo5233]

When you say "block", do you mean a cement/mortar block or is it a clay brick?

[@RDKID]

Big grey block, majority of houses in Ireland done this way,

[@CORRIGEEN71]

How can I get in contact re a house build?

[@ds2985]

Cheapest way is to throw away your passport and come into the country illegally