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  • Ep102 - Kitchen and bathroom costs plus how to save on finishes

    September 28, 2026 · 55 min

    At Selfbuild Extend & Renovate Live Leinster 2026, quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher chats about kitchen and bathroom costs with a special focus on interior design. Chatting through how to save on the interior finishes are: Thomas Treacy…

  • Ep101 - All about plant rooms plus insulation mistakes to avoid

    August 28, 2026 · 31 min

    At Selfbuild Extend & Renovate Live Leinster 2026, quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher hosts a talk around the practicalities of building an energy efficient home, with a special focus on: -         Plant rooms: optimal sizes and what you…

  • Ep100 - Interior design masterclass for new builds, extensions and renovations

    July 31, 2026 · 30 min

    The interior design tips and pitfalls to avoid as shared by Stephen Blakely of Blakely Interiors, including how to prevent mistakes and how to make your house flow while keeping practicality in mind. Topics include access, natural and…

  • Ep99 - Mistakes to avoid when building

    June 29, 2026 · 38 min

    Quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher asks the experts to guide you through your project. The panel consists of Health & Safety advisor Helena Ryan of Cooga Safety Services, financial advisor Rachel Uí Bhaoill of SPREAG, serial self-builder…

  • Ep98 - The push to double the output of one-off housing

    May 28, 2026 · 24 min

    Martin Markey, CEO with the Hardware Association Ireland, chats about the findings in the HAI's latest survey on on-off housing, The Potential For Rural Family Homes - A Survey Review, including: Housing need or locals only rules being the…

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  • Ep97 - How much does it cost to build in Ireland in 2026?

    April 28, 2026 · 46 min

    In this 2026 build cost overview for Ireland, quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher looks at labour and material costs, and where they’re heading. Including: ·      Labour costs: what the going rates are for trades ·      Material costs: where…

  • Ep96 - Why we should be building more one-off homes in the Gaeltacht

    March 27, 2026 · 33 min

    Chairperson of BÁNÚ Donncha Ó hÉallaithe chats about one-off housing in the Gaeltacht, including: Why young people in the Gaeltacht aren't able to build on their own landThe loss of the Irish language due to young people not being able to…

  • Ep95 - How does a quantity surveyor save you money?

    February 28, 2026 · 26 min

    Quantity surveyor (QS) Keith Kelliher chats about what a cost plan is and how a quantity surveyor can save you money: ·      What is a cost plan and when do you need one, how much does it cost ·      How a QS helps with the tender…

  • Ep94 - Driveway, gates and other costs not to forget about

    January 27, 2026 · 20 min

    Keith Kelliher chats through the cost components of your driveway, gates and other groundwork you may forget about, including: Comparing different driveway finishes and how much they cost, from chippings to resinMix and match options…

  • Ep93 - 2026 Cost outlook for construction materials

    December 26, 2025 · 23 min

    Where are material costs heading into 2026? Quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher takes stock of the overall material cost picture at the end of 2025: ·      Reasons for higher costs in Ireland than rest of the world ·      Are prices still…

  • Ep92 - Where does the money go when you're building?

    November 27, 2025 · 35 min

    Quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher’s step by step guide to extending or building a new home in Ireland today including percentage share for each element of building your house with top tips, including: Site costs, pre-constructionHouse…

  • Ep91 - Wastewater and rainwater system costs

    October 27, 2025 · 26 min

    Cathal Keane of Graf and John Brennan of Molloy chat about on-site wastewater treatment system costs and rainwater harvesting tanks: ·      Retrofit of wastewater systems: upgrade cost examples ·      What determines the cost of the…

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The Selfbuild Podcast brings you expert and peer-to-peer advice on all aspects of home building and home improving in Ireland today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.