How Much Does a House Renovation Cost in Dublin in 2026? (A Real Homeowner’s Breakdown)

Wondering how much a house renovation costs in Dublin in 2026? We break down the real numbers — trade by trade — for a typical 3-bed semi refurbishment plus rear extension. Learn about SEAI grants, BC(A)R assigned certifier costs, MVHR ventilation, and how to avoid getting stung by a builder quote missing €25,000 in compliance costs.

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Science Lab Refurbishment: Why Specialist M&E Knowledge Makes or Breaks Your Tender (Rodborough School, Godalming)

Inside RapidQS’s £479,858 bill of quantities for Rodborough School Science Room 108, Godalming. Covers Vulcathene drainage, CLEAPSS G99 fume cupboard compliance, gas interlock systems, Altro Chameleon cladding, Pinnacle lab furniture (PC Sum £56,773), and why Zone 6 M&E at £215,320 must be a Provisional Sum pending Pope Services Employer Requirements. Essential reading for contractors tendering science lab refurbishment in 2026.

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Quantifying a School Refurbishment — Inside Our BOQ for Beacon Hill Nursery School, Hindhead

Inside RapidQS’s bill of quantities for Beacon Hill Nursery School, Hindhead — a £203,999 school refurbishment for Weydon Multi-Academy Trust. Covers JCT MWD pricing, DBS requirements, programme constraints, damp proofing, M&E for education, and why school refurbs need a specialist QS. Essential for builders tendering education sector work in Surrey 2026.

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How We Priced a 7-Flat Listed Building Conversion in Frome — A Real QS Breakdown

Inside RapidQS’s real bill of quantities for 1 Palmer Street, Frome — a 7-flat listed building conversion with a total development cost of £658,000. Detailed flat-by-flat breakdown, heritage prelims, and the building-level costs most QSs miss. Essential reading for developers and builders pricing listed building conversions in the UK in 2026.

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How We Priced a Listed Building Conversion in Somerset — 7 Flats, 1 Commercial Unit, £434,000 in Works

We priced a listed building conversion in a Somerset market town — 7 residential flats, 1 commercial unit, 594.8m² total. Here’s how we approached it, what we found, and why getting the pricing right on listed buildings matters more than almost any other project type.

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