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Builders in Howth for high-spec renovations, extensions and attic conversions across the peninsula, from Sutton to the Baily, with a free site visit and a planning check.
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Build Me renovates, extends and converts homes across Howth peninsula, where the houses are substantial and the work has to be right. We work with your architect on period properties and cover Sutton, the Baily and Baldoyle, with a straight quote and no obligation.
On a premium property, poor work costs more than it adds. These are the four projects we're asked for most on the peninsula. Prices are starting points.
From €25,000
The Victorian and Edwardian houses on Thormanby Road and the 1930s detached homes near the village often have outstanding original features and layouts that need updating. We refurbish them fully, including rewiring and replumbing, and keep what's worth keeping.
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From €40,000
Many Howth homes sit on generous plots with real scope to extend, especially to the rear where views and the garden can be brought inside. We manage the whole project and work with your architect where there is one.
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From €22,000
The dormer bungalows common across Howth are often well suited to a bedroom or office in the roof. Older detached homes with cut timber roofs can be converted too where there's enough headroom.
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From €18,000
Bungalows around Windgate Road and Offington often have garages no longer used for cars. Turned into a home office, gym or extra reception room, they add floor area without changing the outside footprint.
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.
Architecturally significant houses with high ceilings, original fireplaces and period joinery. A number are protected structures, so even internal works may need planning permission, and we plan the job around Fingal's conservation requirements.
Solid construction, good ceiling heights and large plots with room to extend to the rear or side. A rear kitchen, dining and living extension that opens to the garden is the most popular project, often with an attic office too.
Bungalows with roofs that often suit an attic conversion and garages that are no longer used for cars. Both add a room without changing the footprint of the house.
Howth is in the Fingal County Council area. The national exemptions apply, but the peninsula has a higher than average number of protected structures and the summit and hillside carry landscape conservation designations.
Usually exemptUp to 45 m² in total, on a house that isn't protected.
Check firstLandscape conservation designations can limit what's permitted.
Usually needs permissionThormanby Road, Carrickbrack Road and around the village.
We advise on the planning position before any money is spent on drawings.
A rear extension is exempt up to 45 m² in total, counting every extension since 1964, with at least 25 m² of garden left and no higher than the house. On a protected structure most exemptions fall away. A Section 5 declaration (€80) from Fingal confirms whether your plan is exempt.
Planning permission rules 2026A single-storey rear extension takes about 12 to 16 weeks on site. On a protected structure, allow for the planning application before we start.
We come out to the house in Howth, 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 work across Howth and Dublin 13, from Sutton and Baldoyle to the Baily, on homes where the finish really matters. 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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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.
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.
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 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.
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 Howth? Call 01 270 9764 and we'll be happy to help.
Yes. We work throughout Howth and the wider Dublin 13 area, including Sutton, Baldoyle and the Baily. We come out to look at the house, and the site visit and quote are free with no obligation to go ahead.
Howth falls under Fingal County Council, and the exempted development rules follow the national ones: 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, often doesn't need a planning application. However, Howth has a higher than average number of protected structures, particularly on Thormanby Road, Carrickbrack Road and around the village, and the hillside has landscape conservation designations. If your home falls into any of these, different rules apply. We check the position for your property at the quoting stage.
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. Many Howth projects are larger, with a higher specification or an architect's design, so the price depends on the house and the finish. We give you a written quote after a free site visit, and our extension cost calculator gives a ballpark first.
Yes, and it's work we genuinely enjoy. The large Victorian and Edwardian homes on roads like Thormanby Road have details worth preserving: high ceilings, original fireplaces and period joinery. We match original materials and keep character features wherever possible. If the property is a protected structure, we make sure the works are handled in a way that meets Fingal's conservation requirements. Getting this right from the start saves time and money later.
The 1930s detached homes near Howth village typically sit on large plots with good scope to extend to the rear or side. A rear extension is the most popular option, opening up the kitchen into a generous kitchen, dining and living space that connects to the garden. These houses often have solid construction and good ceiling heights, so the new work can be designed to sit naturally with the old. A home office or extra bedroom in the attic is also a common project in this type of house.
Often, yes. The dormer bungalows common across Howth are usually well suited to adding a bedroom or home office in the roof, and older detached homes with traditional cut timber roofs can also be converted where there's enough headroom. A dormer to the front, or any change in a protected area, needs planning permission. We assess the structure when we quote and give you an honest answer before any work starts.
A single-storey rear extension typically takes 12 to 16 weeks on site and a two-storey extension 16 to 20 weeks. A full home renovation depends on the scope, but most run 10 to 20 weeks. If your home is a protected structure, allow extra time for the planning application before we start. We give you a clear timeline up front and send photo updates throughout.
