Common Queries

A RENOVA Deep Retrofit with Complete Renovation includes the following:

  1. Budget advice
  2. Architectural design
  3. Interior design
  4. Structural engineer (when required)
  5. Planning application (when required)
  6. Bank monitoring for mortgage (when required)
  7. SEAI grant applications

Preparatory works (strip out):

  1. Remove all fittings and finishes
  2. Remove flooring, doors, skirting boards, architraves
  3. Remove windows and external doors
  4. Remove all plasterboard
  5. Remove all insulation
  6. Remove heating and plumbing
  7. Remove all electrical wiring and fittings

Typical retrofit works:

  1. Wall insulation (drylining internally)
  2. Roof insulation
  3. Floor insulation (where possible)
  4. Acoustic insulation
  5. Vapour barriers
  6. Ventilation
  7. Windows and external doors
  8. Airtightness measures
  9. Heat pump, or boiler
  10. Heating pipework
  11. Heating controls
  12. Re-wiring
  13. New electrical layout with additional points
  14. LED lighting
  15. Solar panels
  16. Stove – wood burning, gas or electric

Typical renovation works:

  1. Layout changes
  2. Plastering walls and ceilings
  3. Internal doors, skirting boards, architrave and window boards
  4. Wall panelling, balustrade and stairs (if required)
  5. Kitchen & worktops
  6. Kitchen appliances
  7. Wardrobes
  8. Built-in storage
  9. Joinery
  10. Bathroom fitouts
  11. Fire surround and hearth
  12. Electric fire
  13. Timber floors
  14. Tiled floors
  15. Carpet
  16. Light fittings
  17. Painting internally and externally
  18. Window blinds and curtains
  19. Replacement eaves

Redesign:

  1. Layout changes to optimise layout (when required)
  2. Add features to modernise such as ensuite, utility room, open-plan layout.

Extensions:

  1. Design and build extensions as part of our whole house deep retrofit renovations (when required). Note that a separate budget is always required for an extension.

Yes, we design and build house extensions as part of our whole house deep retrofit renovations.

NOTE: We never extend only.

Yes, we prepare your planning application when required

In 2026, we recommend budgeting between €3,000 and €4,000 per m2 for a typical RENOVA deep retrofit, with modest layout changes and EXCLUDING extensions. See here for examples https://renova.ie/our-work/

To see what is included in these budgets see the FAQ just above or click here

And, note that the following are typically excluded from a RENOVA contract and would incur additional cost:

  • Patio, driveway, gardens etc
  • Carpet, curtains and blinds, light fittings
  • Built in joinery, e.g. alcove units
  • BER assessor + SEAI grant application costs
  • Independent mortgage certification

NOTE 1: House extensions are not included in the rates above and require a separate budget exercise.

NOTE 2: Tastes and expectations vary when it comes to fit-out and finishes, this can increase costs.

NOTE3 : The information above is provided as a guideline only. Do not make any financial decisions based on the information provided here.

We do not set a minimum budget.

However, due to the comprehensive nature of our renovations, it is rare that a job costs less than €200,000 for a house. Apartments can cost less due to the reduce scope of retrofit works that are possible.

Our quantity surveyor will be the first person you meet.

After their first visit to the house they will be able to provide you with a reliable budget estimate for your project.

Because of our experience we are able to notify you of the potential cost of your renovation after our first visit. This is a budget estimate.

If the budget estimate is higher than expected, we can advise on the wisest ways to reduce costs.

It is essential that the brief and budget are aligned before proceeding to the design stages of any project.

Yes. Our clients can avail of the SEAI Individual Grants.

https://www.seai.ie/individual-energy-upgrade-grants

Yes, We can provide independent bank monitoring if that is required by your lender.

Based on current resources we currently cover:

  • South County Dublin,
  • East County Wicklow
  • North County Wexford.

Click here to see the areas covered on our website.

Yes.

You will need to move out for the full duration of the works. You will also need to remove your house contents.

Your house will become a building site, so for reasons of health & safety it is not possible to remain living in the house during the works.

RENOVA are the only company in Ireland that specialise in domestic deep retrofit renovations, with interior design and architecture.

What sets us apart is that we place an equal emphasis on energy upgrade works and design. We are a genuine design and build company, your designers and your builders are all employees of RENOVA with an average 20 years of experience.

We employ:

  • Quantity surveyor
  • Architect
  • Architectural technologist
  • Interior designer
  • Project managers
  • Site managers
  • Skilled site operatives
  • General site operatives
  • Office manager

Design & build is when a single entity is responsible for the design and construction of a construction project.

A true partnership:

Design and build promotes the partnering of the builder and the homeowner from concept stage right through to handover. This allows us to fully understand you and your expectations for your renovation project.

Single-source accountability:

With design and build, we alone are responsible for the quality of design and construction, for sticking to the budget and for meeting project deadlines. So, whatever your questions or concerns, you can come straight to us.

Simplification:

You deal with one firm only throughout your project. As a result, you do not need to co-ordinate the efforts of a designer, a builder and assorted sub-contractors.

Time saving:

Our design and construction specialists work closely together to complete their tasks concurrently, which compresses the time frame for project completion.

Client satisfaction:

All of the above factors contribute to a more successful and satisfying renovation project – for you and for us.

No.

When you engage RENOVA we take care of everything from initial budgeting right through to final handover.