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Ep82 - How much does a kitchen cost in Ireland today?

Ep. 82

In Part 2 of a four part series about build costs in Ireland, quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher sheds light on how much you can expect to pay for your new kitchen in Ireland today, including:

  • Cost components and how they can bust the budget
  • Common things people forget to budget for
  • Product options, weighing durability vs cost
  • What you can expect to pay for a solid wood kitchen
  • Ways to reduce cost on materials used
  • Countertop options with costings
  • Worktops: vinyl/laminate vs wood vs stone vs quartz comparison
  • Issues with stone and other heavy materials as countertops
  • Cost of appliances and other add-ons to the kitchen
  • Pros and cons of hot water taps
  • Downdraught extractor fans pros and cons
  • Can you use MVHR instead of extractor fans
  • Cost of finishes around the kitchen
  • Ironmongery costs and how they can bust the budget
  • Cost of electrical points and lighting
  • Services to the island
  • Benefits of sink in the island
  • How to budget for the kitchen effectively
  • PC Sums: what are they and how they work for kitchens

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