WE WORK DIRECTLY WITH HOMEOWNERS - ELIMINATING DELAYS AND PROTECTING COSTS
THE FASTEST UNMATCHED BUILD SOLUTION IN IRELAND
YOUR BUILD - YOUR BUDGET - YOUR TERMS
The Ultimate Shell-Stage Solution: Groundworks to Lock-Up
ONE TEAM | ONE PLAN | ONE FIXED COST €1800 Per Metre
We handle everything from raw dirt to a weatherproof envelope, then hand it over to you.
COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS IN 2.5 MONTHS*
Whether you are a General Contractor looking for a reliable shell subcontractor or a Homeowner ready to break ground, Step 1 Builders provides the exact precision your project demands
- Our Pricing: Fixed price of €1,800 per square metre
- The Result: An immaculate, perfectly square, completely weatherproof shell
- Your Benefit: Zero trade lag, zero structural surprises, and a clean hand-off
- Our Fixed Price Solution includes all materials and labour outlined below
Your Steps to success starts here
STAGE 1: SUBSTRUCTURE & ENGINEERING
We execute precision groundworks and site preparation to build a perfectly stable, engineered concrete slab foundation.
- Site clearing and hoarding
- Excavation and placement of new fill (sand/stone)
- Structural footings and reinforced concrete slab
- Under-slab waste water, catchment, and soil treatment
- Fresh water service lines installed and ready
- Radon sumps and protective radon membrane
- High-performance under-slab insulation
STAGE 2: CORE ENCLOSURE
We erect robust wall elevations and engineered roof structural systems rapidly to eliminate trade lag.
- Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF): Rising walls, first floor, second floor, and gables
- Internal Structure: Precision stud walls, floor joisting, and structural steel
- Roofing Framework: Truss/cut roof construction, skylight installations, felt, and batten
STAGE 3: WEATHERPROOF LOCKUP
We completely seal the building envelope, leaving it 100% weather-tight and ready for internal trades.
- High-performance window installations
- Exterior door installations
- Precision sills and comprehensive weathering systems
STAGE 4: THE HAND OFF
Our final inspection ensures your building envelope is completely secure. Step 1: Builders exit the site, leaving an immaculate, square shell so your interior trades can start working without a single day of delay.
We build the foundation and the shell. You take the keys to a COMPLETELY WEATHERPROOF structure.
WHY STEP 1 BUILDERS IS THE BEST SOLUTION IN THE MARKET TODAY
Complete Cost Certainty
Inflation and supply chain spikes make budgeting unpredictable. Our fixed price of €1,800 per square metre eliminates financial risk up front.
Elimination of Trade Lag
You no longer have to manage three or four different subcontractors who point fingers at each other when timelines slip. We are one team with one unified plan.
Superior Thermal Performance
By utilizing advanced Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), we deliver a high-performance envelope that surpasses standard masonry or timber framing in energy efficiency, structural strength, and acoustic insulation.
Micro-Precision Hand-Off
Because we control the build from the raw dirt to the roof battens, your shell is perfectly plumb, square, and weatherproof. Your internal fit-out trades can step onto a flawless site and begin working immediately with zero corrective delays.
Proudly Serving the Irish Midlands
READY TO LOCK IN YOUR FIXED-PRICE QUOTE?
Don't let subcontractor delays and unpredictable material costs stall your project. Send us your plans, and our engineering team will calculate your exact fixed-price shell package.
- Step 1: Upload your architectural or engineering drawings.
- Step 2: Get a transparent quote based on our €1,800/m² fixed rate.
- Step 3: Break ground with a single, highly efficient shell team.
STEP 1 BUILDERS
15 Bridge Street, Maryborough, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, R32 N660, Ireland
STEP 1 BUILDERS - YOUR PRODUCTS - OUR PROVEN PARTNERS
*For full details on our campaign pricing parameters, standard foundation assumptions, and construction timeline parameters, please view our Terms & Conditions Page. Detailed terms apply to all project estimates
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