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Full Home Renovation Dublin

Transform your house from top to bottom with a fully managed home renovation. Structural works, energy upgrades, new kitchens, bathrooms, and full fit-out across Dublin City and County.

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Full Home Renovation Dublin — A Complete Transformation

Full home renovation Dublin projects are often the most rewarding and the most complex builds we undertake. Whether you have purchased a tired property and want to bring it fully up to modern standards, or you have lived in your home for years and simply want a complete fresh start from top to bottom, our team has the experience to manage every element of a whole-house renovation under one roof.

A full home renovation involves coordinating multiple trades in the right sequence — structural engineers, electricians, plumbers, plasterers, tilers, carpenters, and decorators — all working to a clear programme and a fixed-price contract. With over 30 years of experience managing complex renovations across Dublin's Victorian terraces, 1930s and 1950s semis, bungalows, and modern houses, we understand exactly how to sequence the work to keep the project moving efficiently and on budget.

We manage the full project from initial assessment and planning through to final snagging and handover, providing you with a single point of contact throughout and full transparency on costs and timelines from day one.

Modern kitchen with centre island and bar stools in a renovated Dublin home

30+

Years Experience

100%

Project Management

Dublin

Wide Service

Quality

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What's Included

Everything Your Home Renovation Needs

Structural Alterations

Opening up walls, removing chimneys, converting from room-by-room layouts to open plan living, and addressing any structural issues identified in the survey.

Load-bearing wall removal
Steel beam installation
Open plan conversion
Structural engineer coordination

Mechanical & Electrical Rewire

A full rewire and replumb is often the first step in a whole-house renovation, ensuring the home meets current regulations and is set up properly for modern living.

Full rewire to ETCI standards
Consumer unit upgrade
New plumbing installation
Heat pump or boiler upgrade

Insulation & Energy Upgrades

Bringing older Dublin homes up to modern energy standards significantly reduces heating bills and improves comfort. A full retrofit can transform a G-rated home to an A or B rating.

External wall insulation (EWI)
Internal dry-lining insulation
Attic and floor insulation
A-rated windows and doors

Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation

New kitchens and bathrooms are central to most full home renovations. We handle the complete installation including all plumbing, tiling, electrics, and fit-out.

Full kitchen design and installation
En-suite and main bathroom fit-out
Utility room installation
Tiling, plumbing and electrics

Plastering & Internal Finishes

Once the structural and mechanical works are complete, our plastering and finishing team transforms the shell into a beautifully finished home ready for decoration.

Full skim plaster finish
Dry-lining and partition walls
Coving and cornice reinstatement
Floor screeds and tiling

Flooring, Joinery & Decoration

The finishing trades bring the renovation together. We supply and install hardwood and engineered timber flooring, fitted wardrobes, staircases, skirting, architrave, and full interior decoration.

Hardwood and engineered floors
Staircase refurbishment
Fitted wardrobes and joinery
Full interior painting

How We Work

Our Renovation Process

Site Assessment

We carry out a thorough assessment of the property, identifying structural issues, the condition of existing services, and the scope of works required to achieve your goals.

Fixed-Price Tender

We provide a detailed, itemised fixed-price quotation covering all works. No vague estimates — you know exactly what you are paying before work begins.

Managed Build

A dedicated project manager oversees the entire renovation, coordinating all trades in the correct sequence and keeping you informed at every stage through weekly updates.

Snagging & Handover

Before handover, we carry out a full snagging inspection to ensure every element meets our standards. All certifications and warranties are provided on completion.

Energy Upgrades

Deep Energy Retrofit & SEAI Grants

A full home renovation is the ideal opportunity to tackle your home's energy performance at the same time. With energy costs remaining high and BER ratings increasingly influencing property values in Dublin, more homeowners are combining structural and cosmetic renovation works with a deep energy retrofit — upgrading insulation, windows, heating systems, and ventilation in a single coordinated project.

SEAI grant funding is available for most energy upgrade measures. Grants can be combined and stacked, meaning a homeowner undertaking a full retrofit alongside their renovation could qualify for significant funding towards the works. Our team will identify what you are entitled to before work begins.

The main SEAI grant categories available to Dublin homeowners in 2026 include the following:

Up to €8,000

Heat Pump Systems

Air-to-water heat pump installation, replacing gas or oil boilers.

Up to €8,000

External Wall Insulation

Insulating the external facade of your home to eliminate cold bridging.

Up to €4,500

Internal Wall Insulation

Dry-lining internal walls where external insulation is not suitable.

Up to €3,000

Attic Insulation

Insulating the attic floor or roof slope depending on the property type.

Up to €1,800

Windows & Doors

Replacing single or double glazing with A-rated windows and doors.

Up to €2,400

MVHR Ventilation

Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, essential in airtight retrofitted homes.

Full Home Renovation Costs in Dublin

The cost of a full home renovation in Dublin varies significantly depending on the size of the property, the extent of structural works required, the level of finish specified, and whether energy upgrade works are included. As a general guide, a complete renovation of a three-bedroom semi-detached Dublin home typically ranges from €80,000 to €150,000, while a larger detached property or a Victorian terrace requiring significant structural and energy works may run from €150,000 to €300,000 or more. SEAI grants can offset a meaningful portion of the energy upgrade element. All works are tendered on a fixed-price basis so you have full cost certainty before committing.

How Long Does a Full Home Renovation Take in Dublin?

A full renovation of a three-bedroom Dublin home typically takes 16 to 24 weeks on site, depending on the scope of works and the extent of structural alterations. Larger properties or those requiring planning permission, significant structural engineering, or a deep energy retrofit may take longer. We provide a detailed programme at the start of every project and update you weekly so you always know where things stand. In most cases, homeowners move out during the renovation — we can advise on likely timelines early in the process to help you plan temporary accommodation.

Do I Need Planning Permission for a Home Renovation in Dublin?

Internal renovations, rewiring, replumbing, and most energy upgrade works do not require planning permission. Structural alterations that do not change the external appearance of the building are generally also exempt. Where works involve a change of use, an extension, a significant alteration to the external appearance of the property, or works to a protected structure, planning permission may be required. We assess every project individually and advise you clearly at the outset. All works are carried out in compliance with BCAR (Building Control Amendment Regulations) and a Certificate of Compliance is provided on completion.

Full Home Renovation Dublin — Frequently Asked Questions

For a full renovation involving structural works, rewiring, and replumbing, moving out is strongly advisable and in most cases necessary. The dust, noise, and disruption involved in a whole-house renovation makes the property effectively uninhabitable for extended periods, particularly during the structural and first-fix phases. We can give you a clear programme early in the process so you can plan your temporary accommodation with confidence.

We provide a fully itemised fixed-price tender before any work begins, broken down by trade and element. This gives you the ability to make informed decisions about where to spend and where to save, and to phase works if needed. We recommend setting aside a contingency of 10-15% of the project cost to cover any unforeseen issues, particularly in older Dublin properties where hidden structural or damp issues can emerge once floors and walls are opened up.

In the current Dublin property market, the cost of moving — stamp duty, legal fees, estate agent fees, and the premium you pay to move up in the market — often exceeds the cost of a full renovation that achieves the same result. A full renovation also allows you to specify exactly what you want, in the location you already know, without the uncertainty of finding the right property to buy. That said, the right answer depends on your specific situation, and we are always happy to give you an honest assessment.

Yes, phasing is a practical approach for many homeowners. However, certain elements are best done together to avoid paying for the same work twice — for example, it makes no sense to plaster and decorate a room before the rewire and replumb is complete. We can help you identify a logical phasing plan that allows you to spread the investment while avoiding costly duplication of work.

SEAI offers grants for heat pumps (up to €8,000), external and internal wall insulation, attic insulation, windows and doors, solar PV, and ventilation systems. Grants can be combined, so a homeowner doing a deep retrofit alongside their renovation could access €20,000 or more in total grant support depending on the measures undertaken. We identify what you qualify for as part of the project planning process and coordinate the grant applications where possible.

A well-executed full home renovation almost always adds value, often significantly. In Dublin's property market, the difference in price between a tired unrenovated property and the same property fully modernised is typically far greater than the renovation cost, particularly in sought-after areas. A deep energy retrofit that moves the property from a D or E BER to an A or B rating adds further value as green mortgages and energy-conscious buyers become increasingly prevalent in the Irish market.

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Over 30 years managing renovations across Dublin
Single point of contact throughout the project
Fixed-price contracts with full cost certainty
SEAI grant identification and coordination
BCAR compliant, Certificate of Compliance on handover

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