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Construction Cost Estimation in Ireland
Real market rates BoqCalc's AI pricing engine uses for Ireland — not estimates, the same numbers behind every calculation.
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Prices last updated: September 13, 2026
Materials rates in Ireland
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Crushed stone 0-32mm | aggregates | 25.00 EUR / m3 |
| Sand 0-4mm | aggregates | 28.00 EUR / m3 |
| Gravel 8-16mm | aggregates | 33.00 EUR / m3 |
| Concrete transport/delivery | concrete | 18.00 EUR / m3 |
| Ready-mix concrete C30/37 | concrete | 128.00 EUR / m3 |
| Cement 25kg bag | concrete | 6.80 EUR / bag |
| Ready-mix concrete C25/30 | concrete | 115.00 EUR / m3 |
| Ready-mix concrete C16/20 | concrete | 100.00 EUR / m3 |
| Concrete pumping fee | concrete | 14.00 EUR / m3 |
| Metal stud profiles CW/UW | drywall | 3.30 EUR / m |
| Plasterboard 12.5mm | drywall | 8.20 EUR / m2 |
| Nails and screws assorted | fasteners | 4.90 EUR / kg |
Labor rates in Ireland
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete worker | concrete | 38.38 EUR / hour |
| Drywall installer | drywall | 40.78 EUR / hour |
| Electrician | electrical | 47.98 EUR / hour |
| Crane operator | equipment | 47.98 EUR / hour |
| Excavator operator | excavation | 43.18 EUR / hour |
| Painter | finishes | 35.99 EUR / hour |
| Tiler | finishes | 43.18 EUR / hour |
| Formwork carpenter | formwork | 45.58 EUR / hour |
| General laborer | general | 31.19 EUR / hour |
| Skilled mason | masonry | 43.18 EUR / hour |
| Plumber | plumbing | 47.98 EUR / hour |
| Roofer | roofing | 47.98 EUR / hour |
Equipment rates in Ireland
| Item | Category | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete vibrator | concrete | 9.00 EUR / hour |
| Concrete mixer truck | concrete | 105.00 EUR / hour |
| Concrete pump truck | concrete | 150.00 EUR / hour |
| Wheel loader | excavation | 82.00 EUR / hour |
| Mini excavator 3t | excavation | 58.00 EUR / hour |
| Crawler excavator 20t | excavation | 120.00 EUR / hour |
| Wheeled excavator 10t | excavation | 88.00 EUR / hour |
| Plate compactor | excavation | 25.00 EUR / hour |
| Roller compactor | excavation | 70.00 EUR / hour |
| Generator 50kVA | general | 20.00 EUR / hour |
| Scaffolding (monthly/m2) | general | 7.20 EUR / m2 |
| Tower crane (monthly) | lifting | 6000.00 EUR / month |
VAT applied in cost calculations for Ireland: 23%.