How much does a builder cost?

Building work is priced per job from drawings, not by the hour. Enter your town above for quotes from builders near you.

Do I need planning permission?

Many extensions are exempt up to a size limit; your builder or an architect will tell you which applies.

How long does an extension take?

A single-storey extension is usually three to five months on site, weather allowing.

Should I pay a deposit?

A staged payment schedule tied to work completed is normal; a large payment up front is not.

How do I find builders near me?

Enter your town or Eircode above. The nearest builders come first, with their reviews.

Is it free to get quotes on Locufy?

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Builder — trades & construction service in Ireland

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Builder in Ireland
Builders and tradespeople near you — rated, with prices shown.

Extensions, attic conversions, structural alterations and the general building work that needs drawings, a programme and more than one trade.

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WHAT IT COSTS

Builder in Ireland: €200–€450 per day

General builders charge a day rate for labour, with materials on top. Bigger projects are usually priced as a fixed quote. Enter your town above for real prices from the builders and trades near you.

Job size and complexity
Materials (usually separate)
Access and site conditions
VAT at the 13.5% reduced rate on construction services, 23% on materials bought separately

Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026. Full builder price guide →

GUIDE PRICE · PER DAY

LOW

€200

TYPICAL

€300

HIGH

€450

Not a quote. Prices vary by job, area and provider.

WHAT IT COVERS

What builders do

Extensions

Ground and first floor, from foundations to making good inside.

Attic conversions

Stairs, structure, insulation, windows and fire separation.

Structural alterations

Walls removed and steels put in, with an engineer's details.

Renovations

A whole house brought up to date, trades sequenced by the builder.

Groundworks

Foundations, drainage, hardstanding and site clearance.

Managing the trades

Plumber, electrician, plasterer and roofer booked and co-ordinated.

MONEY BACK

Grants that may apply

Public schemes that can apply to builder in Ireland.

GOV.IE · CROÍ CÓNAITHE · ADMINISTERED BY YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY · GRANTVerified 18 August 2026

Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant

Up to €50,000 to refurbish a vacant property, or up to €70,000 if it is derelict (higher again for multi-unit conversions of former commercial/public buildings).

Who: The named owner turning a property that has been vacant for at least two years (and built before 2008) into their permanent home or a rental. Not available to companies.

Official details on gov.ie →

Schemes change. The amounts above were checked on the dates shown; the official page is the one that counts.

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Questions people ask

: Building work is priced per job from drawings, not by the hour. Enter your town above for quotes from builders near you.
: Many extensions are exempt up to a size limit; your builder or an architect will tell you which applies.
: A single-storey extension is usually three to five months on site, weather allowing.
: A staged payment schedule tied to work completed is normal; a large payment up front is not.
: Enter your town or Eircode above. The nearest builders come first, with their reviews.
: Yes. Searching, comparing and getting quotes are free for customers.

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