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Builders in Bray for extensions, attic and garage conversions and full renovations, with a free site visit from our Stillorgan base, about 20 minutes up the road.
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Build Me builds extensions, attic and garage conversions and full renovations across Bray and north Wicklow. From Victorian terraces near the promenade to 1930s semis in town and family estates out towards Woodbrook, we know Bray's houses and what each one needs.
From period terraces near Florence Road to the 1970s estates, these are the four jobs we're asked for most in Bray. Prices are starting points; your quote follows a free site visit.
From €25,000
Bray has a lot of homes with real character, from period houses near the seafront to solid mid-century builds, and many need updating inside. We carry out full refurbishments including rewiring, replumbing and interior finishing.
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From €40,000
On a terrace near Florence Road or a semi on one of the larger estates, an extension adds space and value without moving. We manage it from planning advice through to the finished interior.
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From €18,000
Many family homes in Woodbrook, Hazelwood and Vevay have integral or attached garages full of storage. Turning one into a bedroom, office, gym or granny flat adds a room without extending the footprint.
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The 1970s and 80s estates around Bray tend to have cut timber roofs which, with enough headroom, can become a proper habitable room. We check the structure and headroom when we quote and tell you honestly if it works.
Read moreIn an industry known for missed calls and vague promises, we pride ourselves on great communication and quick responses.
We're fully insured for your peace of mind, protecting your property throughout every stage of the work.
We invest in top tier tools and equipment to achieve precise finishes, professional craftsmanship and lasting results.
Each phase of your project is led by dedicated specialists who excel in their specific area of expertise.
Well built but often with small rooms and dated layouts. A rear extension is usually the most practical way to open them up, matched to the original brick and stonework. On a terrace, a party wall agreement is sometimes needed.
Good bones that often need updating inside: rewiring, replumbing and a layout that suits how families live now. A full renovation, sometimes with a rear kitchen extension, is the usual job here.
Out towards Woodbrook, Hazelwood and Vevay, many houses have an integral or attached garage and a cut timber roof. That makes garage and attic conversions, and single or double-storey rear extensions, the most common projects.
Bray comes under Wicklow County Council rather than Dublin City Council. The national exempted development rules still apply, but parts of the town around the seafront and the older streets near Main Street have extra protections.
Usually exemptUp to 45 m² in total, with 25 m² of garden left.
Check firstThe first floor is capped at 12 m² on a terrace or semi.
Usually needs permissionProtected structures near the town centre and the seafront.
What we check before you spend money on architects or drawings.
A rear extension is exempt up to 45 m² in total, counting every extension since 1964, as long as at least 25 m² of garden is left and it is no higher than the house. A Section 5 declaration (€80) from Wicklow County Council confirms it in writing. Building regulations apply either way.
Planning permission rules 2026From the first visit to the handover, a single-storey rear extension in Bray takes about 12 to 16 weeks on site, plus any planning time.
We come out to the house in Bray, look at the structure, take measurements and talk through what you want.
Drawings where they're needed, a written quote and a clear answer on whether the work is exempt or needs an application.
Groundworks, structure, roof, first-fix electrics and plumbing, then plastering. We coordinate every trade and send you photo updates.
Tiling, painting and fit-out, a full clean, a walkthrough with you and the compliance documents for your records.
We're based in Stillorgan, about 20 minutes from Bray, and work across the town and north Wicklow, from Shankill to Greystones and Enniskerry. We're fully insured, every job comes with a 1-year workmanship warranty, and you get photo updates from the site throughout.
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I couldn't be happier with the fantastic job done by Vasilij, Michael, and Daniel! From start to finish, their professionalism, attention to detail, and craftsmanship were absolutely top-notch.
They expertly plastered and painted the walls with a flawless finish that completely refreshed the space.
Build Me recently completed a full renovation of our home. The whole process was handled professionally from start to finish. Communication was top-notch, with everything coordinated through a whatsapp group. Really happy with the final result.
Vasilij and team did an outstanding job with our recent house renovations. Their work was exceptional including flooring, tiling, painting plumbing/bathroom installation and other works. The team was always so pleasant, hardworking, diligent and professional.
Max and VJ did an amazing job in our kitchen. I had a timeline to finish the job within a week and they managed it very well.
I recently had my bathroom renovated by VJ and his team and I couldn't be happier with the results! From the initial consultation to the final touches, the entire team was professional, friendly, and incredibly skilled.
Still have questions about building work in Bray? Call 01 270 9764 and we'll be happy to help.
Yes. We work throughout Bray and the wider north Wicklow area, including Shankill, Greystones, Kilmacanogue and Enniskerry. We're based in Stillorgan, about 20 minutes from Bray by road, so it's well within our regular working area. The first site visit and quote are free.
It depends on the size and type of extension. Bray comes under Wicklow County Council, not Dublin City Council, but the national exempted development rules still apply: a single-storey rear extension of up to 45 m² in total, leaving at least 25 m² of garden and no higher than the house, usually needs no planning application. If your home is on a terrace or is a protected structure near the town centre or the seafront, extra restrictions can apply. We go through this with you before any work starts, and a Section 5 declaration (€80) from the council confirms it in writing.
As a guide, home renovations start from about €25,000, house extensions from €40,000, attic conversions from €22,000 and garage conversions from €18,000. The final price depends on the size, the finish and the state of the existing house, so we give you a written quote after a free site visit. For a quick ballpark, try our extension cost calculator or garage conversion calculator.
Yes, and it's work we enjoy. The period terraces around the seafront and town centre are well built but often have small rooms and dated layouts. A rear extension is usually the most practical way to open things up, and we take care to match original materials like brick and stonework so the new work doesn't look out of place. Party wall agreements are sometimes needed on terraced properties and we can advise on that too.
For the larger family estates, a single or double-storey rear extension tends to give the most usable space for the money. A lot of these houses have kitchens that open onto a rear garden, and extending out creates the open-plan kitchen and living area most families are after. An attic conversion is another popular option where there's enough headroom, adding a bedroom or home office without changing the footprint of the house.
Usually, yes. Many family homes in estates like Woodbrook, Hazelwood and Vevay have integral or attached garages used for storage. Converting one into a bedroom, home office, gym or granny flat adds a room without extending, and an attached garage at the side or rear is usually exempt from planning permission. Garage conversions start from about €18,000 and take 6 to 8 weeks on site for an office or bedroom.
A single-storey rear extension typically takes 12 to 16 weeks on site. A two-storey extension is generally 16 to 20 weeks. A full home renovation depends on the scope, but for most houses it's 10 to 20 weeks. We give you a clear timeline before work begins and keep you updated with daily photos throughout the project.
