Early stage
01 / 03Cost Estimate
An indicative cost range for your project, benchmarked against current Irish material and labour rates.
iMySelfBuild Cost Consultancy Ireland
Know your build costsbefore you build.
Helping Irish self-builders make informed financial decisions through professional cost planning, estimating and procurement advice. Every project begins with a free consultation so we can recommend the service that's right for you.
- I
- Irish self-build cost support
- II
- Current market rate data
- III
- BOQ & tender support
iiThe problem
The cost picture is rarely clear before tender.
- 01
Builder quotes are hard to compare
Without a clear scope, every builder prices a different version of the same house — inclusions, exclusions and assumptions all shift. A like-for-like comparison becomes almost impossible.
- 02
Budgets move quickly without proper planning
Self-build costs are sensitive to specification, site conditions and timing. Without an early cost view, decisions made on instinct compound into significant variations later.
- 03
A clear BOQ changes the conversation
A measured Bill of Quantities means every builder prices the same scope. Transparency replaces guesswork, and you commit to a contract with a clear understanding of the numbers.
iiiWhat we provide
Independent QS support, end to end.
Three considered services. Each is delivered by a qualified quantity surveyor, working only for you.
Pre-tender
02 / 03BOQ Breakdown
A detailed Bill of Quantities — every element of the build measured, described and priced.
At tender
03 / 03Tender Support
We issue the package to suitable builders and analyse the bids that come back, side by side.
ivMarket data
Informed by current Irish construction rates.
Our cost advice draws on current Irish market rates, construction material data and labour benchmarks — refreshed continuously rather than re-used from yesterday's projects.
We don't guarantee final build costs. Every project depends on drawings, specification, location, site conditions and market movement. What we provide is an independent, professional view of where your build should sit in today's Irish market.
- Live
- Material & labour rates
- Irish
- Regional market focus
- Independent
- No supplier commissions
vHow it works
Four simple steps. Start with a free review.
- Step I
Submit your project details
Share your project location, stage, size and any drawings or documents you have ready.
- Step II
We review your information for free
Our QS team reviews your details at no cost to understand the scope and what you need.
- Step III
We meet with you to understand your project
We arrange a call or meeting to talk through your plans and answer your questions.
- Step IV
We recommend the best next step
Only then do we suggest the right level of cost support — estimate, BOQ or tender support.
viPackages
Fixed-fee, level by level.
Choose the level of cost management or tender support that matches where you are in your build.
You do not need to choose a paid package today. Start with a free review, and we will recommend the right option after we understand your project.
Self-Build Estimate
€350
For early-stage cost clarity.
- Indicative build-cost range
- Key cost drivers explained
- Returned within a few working days
Full BOQ Breakdown
€1,500
For self-builders preparing to price their project with builders.
- Detailed Bill of Quantities
- Builder-ready pricing document
- QS review call to walk through the numbers
Tender Support Package
€2,500
For self-builders who want us to help issue the package and analyse returned bids.
- Tender issued to suitable builders
- Bid comparison & analysis
- Independent recommendation report
Tender support can help create competitive tension and may identify savings — often in the range of €5,000–€10,000 depending on project size, specification, location and market conditions. Savings are not guaranteed.
viiAdvice from people planning their own build
Advice from people planning their own build.
Clear, practical guidance for Irish self-builders at every stage of the project.
“We had two builder quotes in front of us, but there was nearly €30,000 between them and we couldn't understand why. The review picked up a number of exclusions and different allowances that we would never have spotted ourselves. It gave us a much clearer picture before going back to the builders.”
Aoife · Co. Galway01
Reviewing builder quotations“We were only at the early design stage and weren't sure whether the budget we had in mind was realistic. MySelfBuild went through the plans with us and explained where the main cost risks were. It was straightforward advice and gave us a better idea of what we could actually afford.”
Conor · Co. Clare02
Early-stage cost planning“The Bill of Quantities made comparing the tenders far handier. Each builder was pricing the same information, and anything they had left out was much easier to identify. We felt far more comfortable making a decision once everything was laid out properly.”
Sarah and James · Co. Mayo03
Pre-tender self-build01/06
viiiStart with a free review
Start with a free project review. No upfront payment. No pressure.
Customers do not pay anything upfront. Submit your self-build project details, we will review the information and arrange a meeting or call to understand the project. Only after that free review will we recommend the best next step.