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The calculator gives you a single answer for your project. The guides below explain where the underlying ranges come from, the eight hidden costs to add, and where AI fits in.
Renovation cost · 14 min
How much does it cost to renovate a house in Ireland in 2026?
SCSI Nov 2025 + CSO COPI data. Cost-by-scope / spec / region / room tables, the eight hidden costs nobody quotes for, BCAR / pyrite / mica risks, and the 13.5% VAT rate that catches 3 in 10.
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Can AI estimate an Irish renovation cost from a property photo?
We tested Claude Sonnet 4.5 vision against an SCSI-aligned QS on a real Dublin south-side semi. The seven Irish-specific hidden costs no AI model can see (pyrite, mica, BCAR, BER).
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