Dublin, Co. Dublin House Extensions Professionals

“Optimise Design combines wonderful, innovative and beautiful design, with top notch service. At every stage I was advised on how to optimise my budget and make the best use of my space. I got more than I hoped for - and I love my house now. It's my favourite place to be.”

“got pretty much the entire downstairs part of our house done - living room, kitchen, bathroom and previously also got insulation done in the attic and a wooden deck built outside in the garden. we got a custom made barn door, a custom shower setup to accommodate a free standing bath, tiling in bathroom and kitchen, wooden floor, underfloor heating, new door and windows in different locations, custom kitchen and living room shelves.. all looks brilliant and Garrett always provides helpful insights and offers design ideas and. Would recommend very much.. have done already, actually!”

“Fantastic builder came to my rescue when other builder let me down. So professional always on time and I would highly recommend them. Lovely finishes and even checked back to see if everything was good Highly recommend them for any building work really know there trade”

“We found Placelift by doing a general search for builders on Houzz. We had just purchased our first home, which we wanted to renovate quite extensively, but didn't have a clue how to go about it. What we needed was a project partner that could hold our hand each step of the way, and that's just what the team at Placelift did. Lead by Clodagh, the team were absolute angels, nothing we needed was too big or too small, and nothing was ever a problem. We felt they cared about our house as much as we did. Going into the project we had a lot of our own ideas, which Clodagh built on and guided us toward an end product that we absolutely love. It's hard to succinctly put into words just how happy we were with Placelift. We would recommend them to anyone (and have done so).”

“We worked with Josh to design and project manage an extension to our 1930s house in Dublin 7. It included demolishing our old kitchen and lean-to sheds, and building a new kitchen/dining room with a downstairs bathroom / utility room. Beforehand we visited several clients in the local area who had positive experiences with House Architects. The pricing structure was very clear. Josh was a pleasure to work with, and unflappable, which is always very reassuring. Once we had designs we were happy with, he worked to put the project out to tender and managed the relationship and the payments to the builder. This was the most valuable aspect for us. Particularly towards the end of the project, there were probably issues where we would have let the builder cut corners, but it was great to have Josh there to hold the line and ensure the project was completed to specification. We've been living with our extension for 18 months now and we're delighted with it - it's transformed the way we use the house and the garden.”

“Patrycja was a pleasure to work with. Very professional and creative. I would have no hesitation recommending her. We are delighted with our extension.”

“We are working on a very interesting project with Adrian Hill Architects at the moment. Adrian and his colleagues could not be more reasonable, clear in communication and helpful when asked. Otherwise happy to not micro-manage the contractor and staff on site. It is not a daily occurence that a building contractor feels this way about an architect. I have had a look at some other of their project which are display of true skill, creative energy and abundant knowledge of architecture and construction. If you are a home owner looking for an architect, I can't imagine there being too many architects to rival this team in areas that really matter for a successful project.”

“I can say , without any hesitation, that it has been a pleasure working with Anne Mahon. Due to Anne's vision, perserverence and utter commitment, I now have the house of my dreams. Anne's experience, reassurance and constant attention to detail ensured that any potential issues (such as objections to planning permission) did not become obstacles in the project. Anne followed her vision for the design of my project with an interest and intent far beyond anything I had expected. Her commitment and investment in every decision were amazing. Anne's honest and forthright appraoch inspires confidence and is very reassuring. She was always available to discuss, listen and share ideas. She shares her advice, time and experience generously. I am delighted to get the chance to write this review as I greatly appreciate all Anne has done to fulfil my dreams of a beautiful home.”

“We hired DP Building to create an open plan area for an old 1970's house that had multiple ad-hoc extensions. They did a fantastic job on the new roof for the extension and incorporated a stunning patent glazing roof-light which every visitor to the house has since commented on. A real stand out feature. DP also built us a lovely patio for our garden, created a real flow from the garden to the house. The kids now spend all their time outside. Inside the house DP rewired, re-plumbed and re-insulated the house with all new plastered walls. Our BER rating went from E2 to B2. The plastering working was second to none. Overall the finish to the house was 5 stars. DP really take pride in their work and it shows in the final finish. Other than the excellent work and attention to detail and ability, one of the best comments I can make about DP is the personal. Every single one of them were professional and courteous. A genuinely nice bunch of people who made me feel very comfortable through all stages of the build. The build was completed on time, there were no hidden costs, no surprises. DP kept me updated through-out the build and did not rush off before the house was finished. They stuck with it till the job was completely finished and I have no qualms in giving them a 5 star rating. Highly recommended from a very happy customer!”

“Tasked with the complete renovation of a large seaside 1960s holiday property, and with no prior experience of property renovation I found myself in need of expert advice. The house suffered from a litany of problems dating back to the original build, which needed immmediate remedy, and also required an internal reconfiguration to make it more suitable for modern living. I hired DMVF Architects to oversee the project from design and planning permission through to the completion of the building works. I worked closely with Colm Doyle of DMVF for 6 months on the project, and found his advice on every element - from structural considerations to interior design decisions - invaluable. The project was completed on time, and on budget, and far exceeded the expectations of my family for whom I oversaw the project. The core issues such as chronic damp have been cured, and the house enjoys a new lease of life as the perfect holiday home. I have no hesitation in recommending DMVF Architects, and Colm Doyle in particular.”