Cork Ireland

[Inchbyinch]

Building a passive standard house in Ireland, 

Just gone from one under two to two under two

all in all a pretty quiet life at the moment!!

 

[PeterW]

Welcome !

Which part of Cork...? I'm down in Clonakilty for work fairly frequently so know the airport well !

[Guest Alphonsox]

Welcome - there are a fair few of us building in Ireland at the moment

[Inchbyinch]

Pete, 

 

I'm about 12 miles west of the city on the road to Killarney, if ever the urge calls feel free to pop out for a cuppa but bring overalls??

[DeeJunFan]

Welcome,

you will find a great amount of informed minds here.

How are things progressing with you?  Are you under the planning scheme that requires Design & Build certifier etc?

A family friend owns a pub/restaurant in Clonakilty. colourful wee place

 

[Inchbyinch]

I opted out of the official building control regs so I don't need all that certification. While the process itself ensures buildings are built right, it does seem to be a sledge hammer to crack a walnut approach. Completely dependent on engineers and builders to insure buildings. I have no bother with that if you can afford it but it does cost and I would estimate about 10-13% of your build

[DeeJunFan]

I haven't been keeping track of it.  I thought there was some way to get on without it for a one off build but wasn't sure if they had brought it in yet.

People i have spoken to were talking crazy costs for the extra certs.

Common sense at least you can put your money into the actual house!