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We know that the price of building materials is at the forefront of many peoples minds at present – particularly those currently building and anyone who plans to do anything in the near future.

We have tracked the price of hundreds of popular building materials across the industry and use this data to show you how costs are increasing or decreasing.

We have calculated figures on a per m2 or m3 basis and taken an average to help you see general trends. As time goes on the size of the data set will increase and trends can be seen over a monthly and eventually yearly basis. We hope you find this useful info.

Cost of timber in Ireland

Recent trends:

Timber prices are continuing to trend downwards after large price increases at the end of 2021.

Industry predictions:

There is some optimism that timber pricing will remain at least throughout 2023 but the chance of price increases are still a possibility.

Any important developments?

The cost of energy may increase production costs again in 2023 and additional transport costs may cause a further increase in pricing before the year is out but there is some optimism that these lower prices will remain for the short / medium term.

  • Decking boards

    14.5018.81 (Inc. VAT)
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    Decking boards

    Pressure Treated Timber Garden Decking Boards

    Key features:

    • High quality and Pressure Treated
    • Easy to use
    • Range of sizes available
    • Ideal for Trades people and for DIY
    14.5018.81 (Inc. VAT)
  • Planed Timber

    1.6528.56 (Inc. VAT)
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    Planed Timber

    Planed Timber

    Key features:

    • High quality timber for interior use
    • Ultra smooth
    • Various sizes and dimensions available
    • Ideal for Trades people and for DIY
    1.6528.56 (Inc. VAT)
  • Square Fence Posts

    9.5921.87 (Inc. VAT)
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    Square Fence Posts

    Square Fence Posts for Fencing & Landscaping projects

    Key features:

    • Pressure treated to highest standards
    • Perfect for fencing and landscaping
    • Available in a variety of sizes
    • Square at one end and tapered to a spike at the other end
    • Ideal for Trades people and for DIY
    9.5921.87 (Inc. VAT)
  • Rough Sawn Timber (C16 grade)

    1.7376.94 (Inc. VAT)
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    Rough Sawn Timber (C16 grade)

    Hard wearing C16 Rough Timber for all types of general construction

    Key features:

    • Available in wide variety of sizes and lengths
    • Suitable for beams, batons and studding and general construction
    • C16 Structural Grade Timber
    • Ideal for Trades people and for DIY
    1.7376.94 (Inc. VAT)

Cost of insulation in Ireland

Recent trends:

Thankfully there has been a reduction in insulation costs in Ireland in the early part of 2023.

Industry predictions:

Expectation is ongoing fluctuation in pricing for the short to medium term but prices stabilising eventually.

Any important developments?

The fuel and energy situation has exasperated rising costs due to raw ingredient shortages along with global transport costs rising.

  • Rockwool Roll Thermal insulation for Lofts & Acoustic Insulation For Suspended Ceilings

    Rockwool Thermal and Acoustic Insulation Roll

    Key features:

    • High quality insulation for lofts
    • Also Acoustic Insulation for suspended ceilings
    • Excellent thermal insulation
    • Easy to fit and work with
    62.3474.55 (Inc. VAT)
  • Unilin Floor Insulation Boards / Pitched Roof Insulation boards 2.88m2

    Thin-R PIR Insulation Boards for Floors and Pitched Roofs (XT/UF)

    Key features:

    • High performance floor insulation
    • Can be used with new and existing floors
    • Suitable for use with underfloor heating
    • Also suitable for use in pitched roofs
    • High moisture resistance
    • 2.4 metres x 1.2 metres (8 feet x 4 feet)
    • This is from Unilin – previously known as Xtratherm
    28.7274.74 (Inc. VAT)
  • Metac Isover Acoustic & Thermal Insulation Roll

    ISOVER Metac Insulation Roll W/mK 0.034

    Key features:

    • High performance and high quality thermal insulation roll
    • Excellent acoustic performance
    • Suitable for use in multiple locations
    • A1 Fire Rating

    Bulk Discounts: Buy 10-20 rolls save 2% / More than 20 rolls save 3%

    62.32139.00 (Inc. VAT)
  • Rockwool Attic Insulation – Thermal Roll 6.6m2

    Rockwool Thermal Roll Loft & Attic insulation

    Key features:

    • High quality insulation roll for attics and lofts
    • Makes any home more comfortable while reducing energy bills
    • Non-combustible material and can withstand temperatures in excess of 1000˚C
    • Also has acoustic performance qualities, absorbing sound and reducing vibrations
    • 100mm thick x 1200mm with total coverage per roll of 6.6m2
    75.09 (Inc. VAT)

Cost of sheet materials in Ireland

Recent trends:

Price increases seen in early 2022 have plateaued and actually started to reduce at the end of 2022 and into 2023.

Industry predictions:

Expectation is that prices should at least remain stable in the short term but there is always a risk of a price increase due to supply shortages and a rise in and manufacturing and transport costs.

Any important developments?

Recent stock shortages are likely to push up demand with inevitable rise in costs following. MDF will be affected in particular the war in Ukraine due to key ingredients sourced from Ukraine for this.

  • 11mm OSB Board (2.44m X 1.22m X 11mm)

    11mm OSB Board – Smartply 8ft x 4ft

    Key features:

    • Used for multitudes of jobs
    • Cost effective alternative to Plywood
    • Suitable for structural and non structural applications
    • Moisture resistant and FSC Certified
    • 2.4m x 1.2mm x 11mm (8ft x 4ft)
    16.43 (Inc. VAT)
  • 18mm OSB Board (2.44m X 1.22m X 18mm)

    18mm OSB Boards 3 Smart Ply 8ft x 4ft x 18mm

    Key features:

    • Useful for multitude of construction applications
    • Moisture resistant and FSC Certified
    • Can be used in structural and non-structural applications
    • Cost effective alternative to Plywood
    24.98 (Inc. VAT)
  • Kronospan OSB Board 18mm Tongue & Groove (2.44m x 59cm)

    Tongue & Groove (T&G) 18mm OSB Board Krono (Ideal Loft Boards)

    Key features:

    • Ideal for loft flooring (Tongue & Groove on all four sides)
    • Will fit through the attic hatch without cutting
    • 2.44m x 59cm x 18mm
    • Very easy to install and connect boards
    • Strong and versatile
    14.75 (Inc. VAT)
  • Marine Plywood Sheeting

    44.3266.95 (Inc. VAT)
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    Marine Plywood Sheeting

    Marine Plywood in 12mm and 18mm

    Key features:

    • 8ft x 4ft sheets
    • Different thicknesses available
    • Can be used in humid conditions
    • Ideal for Trades people and for DIY
    44.3266.95 (Inc. VAT)

Cost of blocks in Ireland

Recent trends:

There was a slight rise in the early part of 2022 and then prices stabilised in the summer of 2022 before another slight increase in autumn 2022.

Things have settled as we move into the early parts of 2023.

Industry predictions:

Cautious optimism that pricing can be maintained in into 2023 but rising energy costs may prevent that.

Any important developments?

The fuel and energy situation has exasperated rising costs.

  • Quinn Lite Block 4 inch 7n (72 Per Bale)

    4″ Thermal Concrete Blocks

    Key features:

    • Improves the U-value of your build
    • Reduces heat loss
    • 75% recycled content
    2.30 (Inc. VAT)
  • Quinn Lite Block 6 Inch 7n (48 Per Bale)

    6″ Thermal Concrete Blocks

    Key features:

    • Improves the U-value of your build
    • Reduces heat loss
    • 75% recycled content
    3.44 (Inc. VAT)
  • 4″ Concrete Blocks (44 Per Bale)

    4″ Concrete Blocks

    Key features:

    • Build to last
    • Available in large quantities
    • Irish made
    • 4″ Concrete Blocks
    1.20 (Inc. VAT)
  • 6″ Concrete Blocks (32 Per Bale)

    6″ Concrete Blocks

    Key features:

    • Build to last
    • Available in large quantities
    • Irish made
    • 6″ Blocks
    1.93 (Inc. VAT)

Cost of Plasterboard in Ireland

Recent trends:

Fairly consistent pricing throughout 2021 and 2022 but a slight increase has been seen at the end of 2022 and into 2023.

Industry predictions:

Expectation onwards is a price increase due to raw material cost increases in production. Rising energy costs likely to cause further increases throughout 2023.

Any important developments?

The fuel and energy situation has exasperated rising costs due to raw ingredient shortages along with global transport costs rising.

  • Foil Backed Plasterboard

    Moisture resistance foil backed plasterboard

    Key features:

    • Foil layer acts as a vapour barrier
    • Prevents creeping damp
    • Self adhesive
    • Versatile product for roofs, decks or walls
    21.41 (Inc. VAT)
  • Gyproc Fireline Plasterboard

    Gyproc Fireline Plasterboard – 120 mins resistance

    Key features:

    • 120 minutes Resistance
    • Mold and mildew resistant
    • Hard durable surface
    • Interior or exterior use
    • Each board is 2.4m x 1.2m x 12.5mm (8ft x 4ft x 0.5″)
    23.09 (Inc. VAT)
  • Acoustic Plasterboard

    Soundproof Acoustic Plasterboard

    Key features:

    • Extra Sound insulation
    • Higher density core
    • Suitable for direct decoration
    • High quality product
    23.38 (Inc. VAT)
  • Plasterboard Slab – Gyproc Wallboard

    Wallboard Plasterboard – Plain Slabs

    Key features:

    • Used extensively in domestic and commercial settings
    • Lighter construction
    • Fire resistance
    • Unsuitable for very damp or humid conditions
    • 2.4 metres x 1.2 metres x 12.5mm thick
    • Suitable for Trades and for DIY

    Bulk Discounts: Buy a pallet of 80 sheets and save 10%

    14.99 (Inc. VAT)

Cost of Cement in Ireland

Recent trends:

Pricing remains fairly steady in 2023.

Industry predictions:

Rising energy and transport costs might yet cause an increase in pricing throughout 2023.

Any important developments?

The fuel and energy situation has exasperated rising costs due to raw ingredient shortages along with global transport costs rising.

  • Irish Cement 25kg

    8.40 (Inc. VAT)
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    Irish Cement 25kg

    Irish Cement in 25kg bags

    Key features:

    • High quality general purpose cement
    • Made in Ireland
    • Ideal for concreting, block laying and plastering applications etc
    • Low Carbon Cement
    8.40 (Inc. VAT)
  • Kilsaran 3:1 Sand Cement Mix 25kg.

    Cement and Sand Mix from Kilsaran for general use

    Key features:

    • Ideal for general use and masonry repair
    • Just add water
    • Easy to use
    • 25kg bag
    7.30 (Inc. VAT)
  • White Cement Cimsa 25kg

    White Portland Cement

    Key features:

    • High strength
    • Decorative cement use
    • Elegant finish
    11.85 (Inc. VAT)
  • Cement – Mannok 25kg (Plastic bag)

    Cement from Mannok (25kg) in plastic bag

    Key features:

    • High quality and versatile general purpose cement
    • Suitable for use in any building application, including concrete, mortar, plastering and screeding
    • Perfect for general use, particularly in smaller jobs and repairs
    • Supplied in weatherproof plastic bags – so better protected against the elements when being stored in the yard etc
    • Ideal for Trades people and for DIY
    7.82 (Inc. VAT)

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