Cost guides & advice

How much does it really cost in Ireland?

Clear, up-to-date 2026 price guides for the most common home jobs — so you know what's fair before you ask for quotes.

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Home Renovation

How to post a home renovation job in Ireland

A clear renovation brief helps the right professionals understand the work, price it properly and tell you what needs checking before they start.

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Gardening & Landscaping

How to post a garden landscaping job in Ireland

Give landscapers the information they need to price your garden properly, from access and levels to drainage, paving, planting and maintenance.

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Security & Smart Home

How to post a home security installation job in Ireland

A security installer needs to understand your property, power, internet and privacy requirements before recommending cameras, alarms or access control.

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Heating & Renewables

How to post a gas boiler replacement job in Ireland

A boiler replacement request should cover the existing system, hot-water setup, controls, flue, fuel type and certification so installers can price the right work.

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Insulation

How to plan a whole-home energy upgrade in Ireland

Plan energy upgrades in the right order, collect the information installers need and check grant approval before starting eligible work.

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Electrical

How to post an electrical home upgrade job in Ireland

Give an electrician the right information about your home, symptoms and intended upgrade so the first reply is useful and the quote is easier to compare.

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Building & Construction

How much does a pergola cost in Ireland?

A pergola kit and a fitted outdoor shelter are not the same quote. Compare the full scope before you commit.

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Building & Construction

What does a veranda cost to install in Ireland?

Plan the roof, foundations and wall connection together so a veranda quote covers the whole usable shelter.

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Building & Construction

Winter garden or glass room: what will it cost in Ireland?

A sheltered outdoor room and a warm winter extension can look similar in photos but have very different specifications.

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Building & Construction

What does an insulated garden room cost in Ireland?

The shell price can be far below the finished room price. See what the difference buys before posting a job.

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Plumbing & Heating

Gas boiler repair cost in Ireland: what will you actually pay?

A breakdown is not a service. See real Irish repair-price examples and what to tell a Registered Gas Installer before they visit.

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Plumbing & Heating

Burst pipe repair cost in Ireland: call-outs, repairs and damage

Separate the plumber's emergency visit from the pipe repair and any drying or reinstatement after a winter leak.

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Building & Construction

Gutter repair and replacement cost in Ireland

Know when a gutter needs cleaning, a joint or downpipe repair, or a complete new run before paying for replacement.

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Building & Construction

Misted double glazing repair cost in Ireland

Work out whether the mist is inside the sealed unit, on the room side or caused by a failing frame before paying for new windows.

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Plumbing & Heating

Smart thermostat and heating controls installation cost in Ireland

A practical guide to thermostat and heating-controls quotes, compatibility, grant eligibility and the questions to ask an installer.

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Electrical

Electric storage heater replacement cost in Ireland

Compare like-for-like replacement with a modern high-heat-retention heater, and see what an electrician's quote should cover.

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Plumbing & Heating

Radiator replacement cost in Ireland: what to budget and ask

Understand the difference between a simple radiator swap and a heating-system upgrade before comparing Irish plumbers' quotes.

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Building & Construction

Chimney repointing and repair cost in Ireland

Learn why a chimney leak, failed mortar and a loose pot are different jobs, and what a safe written repair quote should include.

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Gardening & Landscaping

Tar and chip driveway cost in Ireland: what your quote should include

A homeowner's guide to tar-and-chip pricing, base preparation, drainage and comparing written driveway quotes.

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Electrical

Connecting electricity to a new build in Ireland: costs and checklist

Separate the network connection charge from on-site electrical work, and prepare the documents and contractor brief your new build needs.

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Building & Extensions

House extension planning permission in Ireland: what to check first

A practical sequence for checking planning status and preparing a clear extension brief before builders price the work.

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Building & Extensions

How to compare builders' quotes in Ireland

A side-by-side method for finding exclusions, uncertain allowances and contract risks before choosing a builder.

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Home & DIY

How to buy second-hand furniture and DIY tools in Ireland

Plan the search, inspect items properly and arrange a safer local collection for furniture, tools and renovation supplies.

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Moving & Decluttering

How to sell furniture, tools and surplus materials in Ireland

Turn usable household and renovation items into clear local listings that buyers can assess before arranging collection.

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