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The Selfbuild Podcast

Selfbuild Ireland
Home Renovation
Kitchen Design
Home Building
Interior Design
Kitchen Materials
Kitchen Renovations
Budgeting
Bathroom Design
Catering Appliances
Structural Insulated Panels
Solar Energy
Timber
New Builds
Quartzite
MDF
Chipboard
Lighting
Walls and Finishes
Selfbuild Magazine
Construction Costs

The Selfbuild Podcast brings you expert and peer-to-peer advice on all aspects of home building and home improving in Ireland today.

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Latest Episodes

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 resin

* Mix and match options, practi... more

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 increasing a... more

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-construction

* House survey ... more

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 system

·     ... more

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Recent Guests

Cathal Keane
Recently completed his own self-build project.
Graf
Episode: Ep85 - Hidden costs of a self-build
Keith Kelliher
Chartered Surveyor with expertise in home building and renovations
Episode: Ep81 - Why do windows cost 15k on one house and 50k on another?
Gareth Holland
Showroom consultant for Bassett's Bathrooms with 12 years of sales experience.
Bassett's Bathrooms
Episode: Ep77 - Bathroom design trends for 2024
Andrew Acheson
Expert from Internorm, an Austrian company specializing in windows and doors
Internorm
Episode: Ep76 - Window design
Craig Jones
Quantity surveyor at Land Options Ireland
Land Options Ireland
Episode: Ep75 - Budget busters

Host

Astrid Mattson
Host and editor of Selfbuild magazine, providing insights into home building and improvement.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
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    Terrible Sound quality around 9 mins missed nearly everything.

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Ep93 - 2026 Cost outlook for construction materials
Q: Is there much difference in cost for selfbuild compared to using a builder?
Selfbuilders often spend the same as contractors but may get a better specification.
Ep93 - 2026 Cost outlook for construction materials
Q: Were the costs per square foot trending upward?
Yes, they were trending upward.
Ep91 - Wastewater and rainwater system costs
Q: Is a service only required for just rainwater collection, or would you require servicing for your wastewater systems?
The wastewater would be more important to get serviced every year and looked at.
Ep91 - Wastewater and rainwater system costs
Q: Will that still be valid, or is that timed out?
From my experience, I think you're going to have to get a new test done.
Ep90 - Mass timber and ICF: How they compare to traditional builds
Q: Why would I choose ICF over Timberframe?
ICF is faster to build and offers better air tightness, ultimately leading to energy savings; it's also a more streamlined process since it combines multiple systems into one.

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This podcast offers expert insights and peer-to-peer advice on the various aspects of home building and improvement in Ireland. Each episode features discussions around critical topics such as construction costs, innovative building methods, energy efficiency, and strategic planning for self-build projects. The content is tailored for self-builders and home improvement enthusiasts seeking practical information, addressing common challenges and sharing best practices in the industry.

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The Selfbuild Podcast launched 4 years ago and published 94 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Keith Kelliher
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