Yes, Ballymac Construction. Every Dublin builder may put their name forward as the answer to this question, but Ballymac have the portfolio and references to back it up.

We are very confident that if this question was asked to any of our clients the answer would be 'I recommend Ballymac Construction Ltd. The reason we are so confident about this is because the majority of our contracts is achieved through previous client recommendations.

I am looking for a builder based in Dublin who will provide me with a quotation for a house extension. Would Ballymac Construction be interested in providing me with a quote ?

Of course. Ballymac Construction would be delighted to provide you with a quotation for your house extension. We have specialised in building house extensions for over fifteen years now and have built a good reputation as Dublin builders.

Would I have to pay to receive a quotation ?

No, Ballymac Construction provides a no obligation quote free of charge. Some Dublin Builders may charge for a quotation if they are not awarded the contract, but with Ballymac the quotation is free whether we are employed to carry out the job or not.

I am looking for a new house builder in Dublin. The problem is from looking at your previous projects page, the majority of you projects were in North County Dublin and I am based in Lucan (South Dublin). Would Ballymac travel to work in this area?

Yes. This is not a problem. Ballymac have carried out house extensions and new build houses throughout many areas of South Dublin. As the site is fairly new we have only been able to provide pictures for the most recent projects which were mainly on the North side. But from the previous projects page you can see a new build house in Sandyford and a new build in Dundrum, which are both on the South side.

Does the previous projects page show 'examples' of work carried out by Ballymac Construction, or are these actual completed projects?

These are actual completed projects. Unlike many builders in Dublin , we at Ballymac will only show photographs of projects which have been completed by ourselves. We have such a large portfolio of projects completed we have no need to use example pictures for marketing. Each of the photos on the site has been taken by us after project completion.

I have acquired a site and am now looking for house builders in Dublin to tender for the project. Although I know what I want to build I have not yet applied for planning permission. Should I get a quotation from Dublin Builders like you now, or wait until planning permission is granted?

You should wait until planning permission is granted. The reason for this is because you may not get planning permission granted for the new build house you have in mind. Therefore when you know exactly what you are going to build you should contact us in relation to a quote. Although taking this into account, we will be more than happy to offer some guidance or share our expertise with you if we feel some positive changes can be made to the new build house at quotation stage.

I have full planning permission and construction drawings for a large kitchen extension to the rear of my house. The drawings were carried out by an architect, but I am unsure if I require the architect to oversee the construction of the kitchen extension or just finish using him now. What is the general practice for Builders In Dublin ?

This one is down to personal preference. We have carried out numerous house extensions in both scenarios and it does not make a difference from our point of view. The reason for this is because we would build your kitchen extension to meet all regulations and as per architects drawings regardless of his involvement in construction or not.

But to answer your question, there is no right or wrong answer, but there are some pros and cons. Obviously the only negative point for you is the extra cost of the architect, which drives up the overall cost of your kitchen extension. The positive to having the architect involvement is that he will oversee the work is being carried out exactly as per drawings, and meeting any regulations. He will deal directly with the extension builder on your behalf. If you have the budget I would recommend their involvement as it reduces the pressure on yourself, although if you have good construction knowledge, the money may be better in your pocket.

I want to employ a builder in Dublin to build a small extension to my front porch. The area of the house extension is below the threshold for planning permission, and therefore planning permission is not required. I know what I want, but do I need an architect?

If planning permission is not required for you house extension and you know what you want we should be able to agree on the design between ourselves. It will depend on the individual circumstance, but we at Ballymac would be willing to meet and discuss the scenario.

Does Ballymac Construction take on the complete project or will they, like many Dublin builders, carry out only part of the works?

Ballymac will carry out the complete project from start to finish. That's another reason why we feel we are miles ahead of other Dublin builders. Considering we carry out all works the client will have one point of contact from Ballymac rather than having to deal with a number of different tradesmen with the Dublin area..

Can you recommend a builder who would complete an outdoor patio area along with some site works which include paving and garden walls?

Again, we would recommend a builder named Ballymac Construction. Although the majority of our work normally involves working with the main structure, we are also very experienced in site works. In this current climate, no job is too big or too small.

I require a Dublin builder for the construction of a new build house in Swords. I would only require a builders finish (eg. founds, walls, roof, plastering etc.), but will not require internal finishes as my family are tradesmen and can carry out electrical work etc. ourselves. Would Ballymac be interested in tendering for this, or would you carry out complete works only?

Although we generally carry out the complete work from start to finish we at Ballymac would still be interested in providing you with a builders finish.

I have received a number of quotations from different builders for my house extension which I am ready t start. While comparing the quotes I see some of the builders require 5% or 10% of the project value in advance of starting the project as a security. Do Ballymac require a deposit?

No. Ballymac do not ask for any payments in advance of work being carried out. We will require payment at agreed regular intervals throughout the project, normally fortnightly or monthly, but will require only an amount which relates to the amount of work carried out on site. The interval periods will be agreed between ourselves and the client at the time.

I have received your quotation for my house extension along with quotes from four other Builders. I have eliminated some and am now down to Ballymac and another Dublin house builder. From looking at the other builder's website he has a number of testimonials which look impressive. Can Ballymac provide any testimonials or references?

Of course. We are reluctant to display references with people's names on our website, simply because a potential client can not be sure if the references are genuine. Instead we have a list of previous clients which you can contact to help you make a decision on your house extension. This means you can speak to these people first hand to receive a genuine reference.