Everything we wanted to know
before we built the first house.
Costs, foundations, planning, Part L and BER, finance and programme — written for Irish self-builders, with numbers and with the parts that usually go unsaid.
What a Timber Frame Kit Actually Costs in Ireland in 2026
What is in a timber frame kit price, what is not, and how the kit figure relates to the full cost of building a one-off house in Ireland. Real ranges, and the questions to ask any supplier.
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Cost to Build a One-Off House in Ireland in 2026: Where the Money Goes
A stage-by-stage breakdown of what a one-off house costs in Ireland in 2026 — groundworks, shell, services, finishes, fees and connections — and the items self-builders most often leave out.
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IS 440 and Imported Timber Frame: What an Irish Self-Builder Must Check
If your timber frame is manufactured outside Ireland, this is the documentation your engineer, assigned certifier and lender will look for — and the questions to put to the supplier in writing.
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Part L, NZEB and the New BER Scale: What Your House Has to Deliver
What Part L and NZEB require of a new Irish dwelling, how the BER scale changed on 24 May 2026, and what the fabric has to do to reach the top of it.
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Foundations for a Timber Frame House in Ireland
Insulated raft, strip foundation or piles — how the choice is made on an Irish site, what each costs, and why a factory frame needs a tighter foundation tolerance than blockwork.
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Planning Permission for a One-Off House in Ireland: The Sequence
From site selection to commencement notice — the order things have to happen in, realistic timescales, and the conditions that most often catch rural applicants.
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Self-Build Finance and Insurance in Ireland: Stage Payments Explained
How a self-build mortgage releases money in stages, what the valuer looks for at each one, and the three insurances you must have in place before anyone sets foot on the site.
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Timber Frame vs Cavity Block in Ireland: A Practical Comparison
Programme, cost, thermal performance, acoustics, moisture, resale and lender attitude — how the two dominant Irish construction methods really compare in 2026.
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