Home rebuild costs up by 7% in past year

Home rebuild costs up by 7% in past year

The average cost of rebuilding a home has risen by 7% nationally in the past year, according to the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland.

Homeowners warned to review insurance cover after new spike in rebuild costs

Homeowners have been warned to make adjustments to their insurance policies after another spike in rebuilding costs.

Average rebuild costs for housing rises across the country

The latest House Rebuilding Guide from the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) shows that national average rebuild costs — including demolition and site clearance — have risen by 7% in the past year. While this marks a slight increase on last year’s 6%, it’s well below the 12% recorded in 2023. Published annually since 1989, the guide helps homeowners estimate the minimum cost of rebuilding their homes for insurance purposes. SCSI Vice…