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Plain-English guides to renovating in Ireland — real numbers, no sponsored content.
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Renovation cost · Ireland · 2026
How much does it cost to renovate a house in Ireland in 2026?
Full breakdown by room, region and spec. SCSI Nov 2025 + CSO COPI 2026 data restated for homeowners, with the eight hidden costs nobody quotes for, BCAR / pyrite / mica risks, and the 13.5% VAT rate that catches 3 in 10.
AI · Renovation · Ireland
Can AI estimate an Irish renovation cost from a property photo?
We put Claude Sonnet 4.5 vision against an SCSI-aligned QS on a real Dublin south-side semi. The seven Irish-specific hidden costs no model can see (pyrite, mica, BCAR, BER), and how to decide when to trust the AI number.
Grants · SEAI · Ireland · 2026
SEAI Grants 2026: Every Irish Renovation Grant Explained and How to Stack Them
Better Energy Homes, One Stop Shop, Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant (€50k–€70k), Housing Adaptation Grant, Warmer Homes Scheme, Living City Initiative tax relief — amounts, eligibility, application process, and how to stack them. Up to €105k of subsidy on the right project.
Extensions
House Extension Cost Ireland 2026
Based on 150 real extensions tracked through Irish planning registers and homeowner forums. Typical Dublin cost: €48,000–€65,000. Full breakdown, location adjustments, and a step-by-step checklist.
Planning · Ireland · 2026
Planning Permission Ireland 2026: A Plain-English Guide for Homeowners
When you need permission, when you don't, and how the application actually works in 2026. Exempted Development under Class 1, 3, 5 and 7, Section 5 Declarations, BCAR Commencement Notices, An Bord Pleanála appeals, fees and timelines.
Timelines · Ireland · 2026
Realistic Irish Renovation Timelines 2026: How Long Renovations Actually Take
Honest week-by-week schedules for Irish renovations. The four phases, planning and BCAR timelines, SEAI grant scheduling, lead times that bite post-Brexit, and a 26-week template for a typical Dublin whole-house refurb.
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Attic conversions
Attic Conversion Costs Ireland 2026
What a standard attic conversion really costs — room-in-roof vs dormer, structural requirements, and how to read a quote.
Coming soonKitchens
Kitchen Renovation Costs Ireland 2026
Supply-only vs supply-and-fit, the cabinets-vs-appliances split, and regional price differences across Dublin, Cork and Galway.
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