Renovation calculator · Galway · 2026
Renovation cost calculator for Galway.
Galway sits at the upper end of the Connacht renovation cost band, with labour day-rates roughly 5–8% above the SCSI national mean — driven by the city's tight labour pool and the commuter-belt expansion across Oranmore, Knocknacarra and Doughiska. The dominant stock divides between Victorian and Edwardian-period housing in the West End (Salthill, Lower Salthill, Threadneedle Road, Whitestrand) and the inner city (Bohermore, Woodquay, Eyre Square), 1950s-70s suburban semi-detached (Renmore, Mervue, Roscam) and 1990s-2010s detached estates (Knocknacarra, Doughiska, Oranmore). Coastal exposure on the western elevations adds specific renovation costs — salt-air corrosion on metal flashings and gutters, increased weathering on render finishes. Typical structural renovation: €195,000–€250,000.
Regional uplift vs national mean: 0% to +10% · SCSI Nov 2025 derived
Typical projects in Galway 2026
Per-m² and per-project mid-range bands for Galway, derived from SCSI Nov 2025 with the county’s specific uplift factor applied. EUR inclusive of 13.5% VAT, including 10% contingency and labour at local Engineers Ireland day-rates.
| Project | Mid-range € | Range in Galway |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen renovation (full strip + replace) | €26,000 | €15,000 – €52,000 |
| Single-storey rear extension (20 m²) | €54,500 | €37,500 – €81,000 |
| Coastal weathering upgrade (roof + render) | €8,500 | €5,500 – €14,500 |
| Attic conversion (room-in-roof + dormer) | €52,000 | €36,000 – €72,000 |
| Pyrite assessment | €800 | €500 – €1,200 |
SCSI Nov 2025 + CSO COPI Q1 2026 + Engineers Ireland 2026, restated for Galway. EUR inc-13.5% VAT, 10% contingency. Excludes professional fees + BCAR.
Galway City Council operates Architectural Conservation Areas across the medieval core (Quay Street, Shop Street, the Latin Quarter), Salthill seafront, and the Lower Salthill / Threadneedle Road belt. The Long Walk Conservation Area protects the canal-side terraces. Outside these zones planning is comparatively permissive. Galway's regional-specific challenge for renovators is wind exposure — typical Atlantic-side wind speeds drive a 10–15% premium on roof slate, lead flashing, render and external timber, all of which need higher-spec weathering than equivalent properties in the midlands. Pyrite is also a residual risk for Knocknacarra and Doughiska estates built 1997–2013, though incidence is lower than north Dublin / Meath.
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