Kieran McCarthy's Property Clinic: Get builder on board early

The budgeting of a new home build is an integral part of the design of the house and should be considered at the very beginning of a project, along with architectural design and planning potential.

Kieran McCarthy, KMC Homes, engineer and builder.

Hello Kieran

As my partner and I are about to begin looking for a builder to build our new home in Rosscarbery, can you offer me some advice on how to choose/rate builders, and given the recent rise in materials cost, how can I know I am getting the best value for my money?