Building restoration specialists across Ireland for stone repointing, lime render, damp proofing, protected structure work, and heritage facade repair — covering Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, and all 26 counties

Building restoration costs vary significantly by project scope. Stone repointing on a standard two-storey house typically costs €3,000 to €8,000. A full external restoration including cleaning, repointing, render repair, and window restoration ranges from €10,000 to €40,000 or more for larger period properties. All Ranksy-listed contractors provide detailed written quotations after a site survey.

Ranksy has one vetted building restoration contractor per county across all 26 counties of Ireland — from Dublin, Cork, and Galway to Roscommon, Leitrim, and Donegal. Period properties and stone buildings are found across rural and urban Ireland, and Ranksy contractors are experienced working in both. Check the directory to see if your county spot is still open.

Routine maintenance and like-for-like restoration generally does not require planning permission. However, significant alterations to the external appearance of a property, or any work on a protected structure or in an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA), requires planning consent from the local authority. Your Ranksy contractor will advise on planning requirements before any work begins.

Restoration aims to return a building to its original or historical condition using appropriate materials and methods — especially important for protected structures and period properties. Renovation improves or updates a building but may use modern materials and techniques. Many Irish building restoration specialists work across both, but protected structures legally require a restoration approach using lime mortar, natural stone, and other traditional materials.

Yes. Building restoration on the Ranksy network includes contractors with experience working on protected structures and buildings in Architectural Conservation Areas. They understand the obligations under the Planning and Development Act and will liaise with local authority conservation officers where required.

Ranksy-listed contractors cover stone repointing and lime mortar work, brick cleaning and repair, external render and plasterwork, masonry consolidation and crack repairs, chimney rebuilding and restoration, window and door frame restoration, heritage conservation and protected structure work, and period property renovation including internal lime plaster.

The Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) offer funding for conservation and repair of historic buildings in Ireland, administered through local authorities. Some energy upgrade grants from SEAI also apply to older properties once restoration work is completed. Your Ranksy contractor can advise on eligibility and help with grant documentation.

Lime mortar is the traditional and correct choice for stone and old brick buildings in Ireland. It is softer and more flexible than cement, allowing the wall to breathe and move naturally. Cement mortar traps moisture inside the wall, leading to spalling stonework, dampness, and long-term structural damage. Using the wrong mortar on a protected structure can result in planning enforcement action.