Self-building in Wicklow with FPP (Full Planning Permission) isn’t as daunting as you might think. The challenge, which I haven’t experienced directly, is to obtain the planning from Wicklow County Council. This council and their respective planning department are well known for being one of the most difficult counties in Ireland to obtain planning. In
The main reason to go part build with the shell of your home and engaging a contractor for the part build was highlighted on one of our recent self-build projects in Gorey, Wexford. Our clients, new to the building process, had engaged us for their blockwork only, with supply and labour. They had already
As I have previously written, the cost of a site for your self-build can be daunting. For us, it was difficult as we had very specific criteria that we were ticking the boxes on. I'll run through our thoughts when we embarked on the self-build journey. This is in no particular order. The cost of
This is the second part of our "Self-Building in Wicklow with FPP - Part 2" post that at a very high level will take you through our challenges, difficulties, and successes. This series of articles will have spin-offs of detail that will really help you in your build. So let me continue where I left
Longer Lifespan, Low Energy, Sustainable CC House Builders Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) system has a longer lifespan than traditional construction. With optional reinforced concrete foundations that can include crystalline admixture for waterproofing. Combined with the low levels of energy required to run this type of structure we provide one of the most sustainable modern methods
How to Self-Build your Home in Wicklow - Part 1 The following series of posts and articles on How to Self-Build your Home in Wicklow - Part 1 are related to a recent self-build project I undertook in Wicklow. Through this series, I will be telling my story about my build and how
