Blocklayers in Offaly

[HJT]

Hello All,

I have just received Planning Permission, im thinking of going the Direct Labour Route. Can anyone recommend any blocklayers in the Offaly area. I have a limited budget of 140K, building a 1656 SF storey and a half. And by the way - how do you calculate the amount of blocks you need. Im a complete novice.

Cheers
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[Complainer]

im thinking of going the Direct Labour Route...Im a complete novice.

Is it wise for a complete novice to go for Direct Labour?

 

[HJT]

My father will project manage to entire build.

 

[Rightly dun]

Dont tell anyone what your budget is, find out what price they'll do it for. Theirs alot of people looking for work now and prices are being matched accordingly.

 

[gally74]

you should be fine,

you should get some quotes of some builders too,

prices are way down

 

[clonboy]

there is mention here somewhere on the place that lets you calculate the amount of blocks u need

i just got a price for 2600 sq ft house, 2 storey.. 10800..

 

[sydthebeat]

generally 10 blocks per sq m....
remember that a double leaf wall has 20 blocks per sq m....
allow for approx 10% cuttings

 

[Guns N Roses]

You should be aware that you will be responsible for Health & Safety on your site.

http://www.hsa.ie/eng/Publications_and_Forms/Publications/Construction/homeowners_guidance.pdf

 

[JohnJay]

the original post was in 2008, so the house is probably well finished by now!