Renovation calculator · Wexford · 2026
Renovation cost calculator for Wexford.
Wexford county and town sit at the lower end of the South East renovation cost band. Labour day-rates run roughly 8–10% below the SCSI national mean. The county's renovation market is heavily skewed toward 1970s-90s detached and semi-detached stock in the commuter belt (Gorey, Ferns, Enniscorthy, New Ross) plus older period housing in the historic core of Wexford town. Coastal-resort properties (Rosslare, Curracloe, Kilmore Quay, Bridgetown) introduce coastal-exposure renovation premiums on roof slate, lead, external timber and render. Typical structural renovation: €165,000–€218,000.
Regional uplift vs national mean: −10% to −5% · SCSI Nov 2025 derived
Typical projects in Wexford 2026
Per-m² and per-project mid-range bands for Wexford, 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 Wexford |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen renovation (full strip + replace) | €21,000 | €12,500 – €41,500 |
| Single-storey rear extension (20 m²) | €47,500 | €32,500 – €71,000 |
| Coastal weathering upgrade (roof + render) | €7,500 | €4,500 – €13,000 |
| Storm-resistance window upgrade | €18,500 | €11,500 – €32,000 |
| Attic conversion (room-in-roof + dormer) | €46,500 | €32,500 – €64,500 |
SCSI Nov 2025 + CSO COPI Q1 2026 + Engineers Ireland 2026, restated for Wexford. EUR inc-13.5% VAT, 10% contingency. Excludes professional fees + BCAR.
Wexford County Council operates a comparatively permissive planning regime outside the historic core of Wexford town and a small number of Architectural Conservation Areas (the Bull Ring, North Main Street). The county's geographical extent and lower property values mean planning officers tend to be pragmatic on routine extensions and conversions. Wexford's regional concerns are coastal: salt-air corrosion premium on metal flashings (~15%), gale-driven driven rain ingress on the seaward-facing facades, and the increasing need for Storm-Risk-Assessment reports for properties on the Rosslare-to-Cahore coastline. Where flood risk applies (the Slaney estuary, Wexford Harbour), a Flood Risk Assessment is required.
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