Guides for people undertaking self-build projects in Ireland
Percolation tests, test trenches, T-values — Ireland’s site suitability rules for one-off rural housing explained. What they test, what failure means, and your options.
Irish planning grants come with conditions attached. Pre-commencement conditions, development contributions, and archaeological clauses can stall or derail a self-build. Here is what to watch for.
The practical measurement toolkit for an Irish self-builder — from steel tapes and ranging rods to Leica DISTO laser measurers, and when to bring in a licensed surveyor.
