In Part 2 of a four part series about build costs in Ireland, quantity surveyor Keith Kelliher sheds light on how much you can expect to pay for your new kitchen in Ireland today, including:

• Cost components and how they can bust the budget
• Common things people forget to budget for
• Product options, weighing durability vs cost
• What you can expect to pay for a solid wood kitchen
• Ways to reduce cost on materials used
• Countertop options with costings
• Worktops: vinyl/laminate vs wood vs stone vs quartz comparison
• Issues with stone and other heavy materials as countertops
• Cost of appliances and other add-ons to the kitchen
• Pros and cons of hot water taps
• Downdraught extractor fans pros and cons
• Can you use MVHR instead of extractor fans
• Cost of finishes around the kitchen
• Ironmongery costs and how they can bust the budget
• Cost of electrical points and lighting
• Services to the island
• Benefits of sink in the island
• How to budget for the kitchen effectively
• PC Sums: what are they and how they work for kitchens

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