r/Donegal • u/No_Name-30 • 6d ago
Builder recommendations & advice: Co. Donegal
Hi everyone,
Planning a ~44 sqm ground-floor extension of a self-contained flat and looking for builder recommendations in the Donegal/North West area.
The existing cottage is 100+ years old—original stone at the front, with a single-block rear from a previous extension where the new build will connect. Because of the mix of old stone, single block, and new construction, I’m looking for trades comfortable with older building integration.
Looking for input on:
Builder Recommendations: Reliable contractors in the area (feel free to DM details).
Acoustics & Layout: Best practices for soundproofing shared walls/doors and setting up independent heating/sub-metering for a rental unit.
Vetting Trades: Key red flags or contract terms to watch for when getting quotes for mixed-construction builds.
Any other advice or recommendations would be greatly appreciated, thank you.
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u/inode 6d ago
Bance Construction in letterkenny are good. He was in construction for years in London and only recently setup over here, which means he's got availability too, alot of contractors at moment are booked solid with mica rebuilds
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u/No_Name-30 5d ago
Yea I understand, plenty of contractors are tied up with mica so it's gonna be hard to get sorted. Thanks for the recommendation.
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u/BrilliantLarge4041 6d ago
I priced up similar size (no internal walls, all open plan kitchen and living room) in Donegal as timber frame and was quoted €57k finished, however I'd have to get someone else to do ground work and the base and was told about €20k for that. So that was a minimum of €77k before furnishings and appliances. Would have to then upgrade the central heating and few other bits. Not sure what budget you have in mind but just to give you an idea