Renovation Insights – Ireland

A renovated Irish home interior representing the 12 phases of a renovation
The 12 Phases of a Renovation in Ireland: What Actually Happens From Planning to Practical Completion
A trade sees twelve phases of a renovation; the homeowner sees three. This is the full Irish renovation process — exempted development, Commencement Notice, tanking, practical completion — laid out... Read more...
Irish bathroom renovation showing tanking and tiling before fit-out
The Most Common Bathroom Renovation Mistakes in Ireland (And What They Cost)
Skipped tanking, an undersized extract fan, pipework nobody checked — the costliest bathroom renovation mistakes in Ireland are the ones buried behind finished tiling. Here is where compact Irish bathrooms... Read more...
Renovated Irish bathroom with tiled walk-in shower and vanity unit
How Much Does a Bathroom Renovation Cost in Ireland? (2026)
A small bathroom makeover starts near €2,000; a premium fit-out passes €40,000. The figure that matters is the breakdown underneath — the cost drivers, the Dublin premium, and the regulations... Read more...
Irish kitchen renovation in progress showing units and worktop being fitted
The Most Common Kitchen Renovation Mistakes in Ireland (And What They Cost)
A kitchen renovation rarely fails on the tiling. It fails on the layout, the budget and the certification decided before the first trade arrives — here are the seven Irish... Read more...
Renovated Irish kitchen with painted units and stone worktop
How Much Does a Kitchen Renovation Cost in Ireland? (2026)
From €5,000 to €50,000 — what an Irish kitchen renovation really costs in 2026, the three numbers that decide your budget, and the planning, VAT, and cert rules that quietly... Read more...