Shomera

“It was our second time to work with Shomera so we knew everything would go to plan. The Shomera team worked effortlessly to ensure the build finished on time with the minimum amount of disruption. We are extremely happy yet again with the quality, design and finish of our house extension.”

The whole experience was effortless & stress free. The process, from the initial sales consultation right through to the build itself was executed in a truly professional manner. We found all tradesmen, not only experts in their field but at all times approachable and their guidance was at all times faultless. Our needs were always at the forefront and we are incredibly grateful to all the crew.

From the initial consultation through to design and build, we found Shomera and it's contractors brilliant to work with. For such a disruptive job on a home, we had no issues or worries with the teams. They consulted on a regular basis working to the very accurate Schedule of Works and the craftmanship was flawless. The weekly updates from Carol in Shomera's office each Friday outlining what was done and what was next to happen allieviated any worries that may be expected in a construction job like ours. The project was finished ahead of schedule and on budget apart from our ammendments or additions, which were costed by Shomera's Quantity Surveyor, so there were no surprises. We have and will continue to recommend Shomera.

“Having had an architect view our home previously, we were impressed with how Shomera listened to us and took on board what we were hoping to achieve. We availed of their Design Service and after a number of options were discussed we agreed a design to go for planning. The whole process was a bit of a roller-coaster with planning, neighbour and unknown drainage issues rearing their heads. However, Shomera worked diligently on our behalf and the end result has been worth waiting for. Our modest townhouse has been transformed into a large family home with a great open plan living area, utility room and playroom. The Shomera approach was unlike anything I have experienced in the construction industry. Their efficiency, observation of schedule and the way they addressed very extreme drainage issues was exemplary. The only time we had a rough experience was when we deviated from Shomera’s system. There are a number of delights, especially window insertions at high levels that give us some great views. I would recommend Shomera to anyone thinking of taking on the job of transforming their home.”

Our Shomera adds a wow factor and great practicality as an additional relaxation and entertainment space to our house. The room catches the sun all day providing an unexpected boost warming the house and reducing the heating bills and is where everyone now likes to spend their time. Having seen so many construction site nightmares on televised home shows, we were so happy that the team were able to go about the installation process without any mess, leaving a clean site every day. The impact on our lives through the installation was barely felt and it was so quick to be installed ready for use, we were genuinely stunned. Apart from a great open plan living area, we now have a utility room as a bonus that has become the preferred way that family and friends now enter and leave our home. I recommend that anyone considering an extension or house project talk to Shomera first and last. This is how a modern company should operate. Very happy customer.

We weren’t sure about how an extension and the existing areas of the house would all come together. While we were keen to get an open-plan living area, we didn’t want it to be too big. Frank’s suggestions about how to configure the space gave us the re-assurance to proceed. Though the rear of our house hasn’t a great orientation, the new space is filled with light and perfectly accommodates our requirements as a family. The end result completely surpassed our expectations and we are over the moon with our new living space.

Shomera built us a 39 s/m ground floor extension. Extensive work was carried out to open up the kitchen and living area. All work was carried out to a high standard and completed in the agreed time frame. Shomera have also made themselves available to carry out any minor remedial works since the work was completed. Their after sales support has been exemplary. We would have no hesitation in recommending them to other people.

My wife had been considering an extension for many years and once we met Frank from Shomera at the Ideal Homes, it started to become a reality. Frank accurately captured our requirements while understanding my apprehension for change and the chaos that can accompany these projects. The interaction around the design was great with inputs from all sides being incorporated into the final design. To Shomera’s credit they managed the build from start to finish, with the total project taking 8 weeks from September to the start of November and completed just one day past the scheduled finish date. Like any building projects there are always un-known and unforeseen issues. The big advantage of using Shomera was that there was a speedy and fair resolution of these issues, with good communication at all stages during the build. The on-site staff were excellent, courteous and tidy and we now have a lovely extension with great insulation and light all day.

Myself and my partner bought an old Georgian house in Dublin 8 in need of complete renovation in 2013. We initially thought that the house was in need of some minor upgrades and a reconfiguration of some internal walls. However after living in the house for a while we quickly realised that we really needed to start from scratch on the property. We contacted Shomera as they are an all service company and within two days we had a site visit with an Architect and Engineer. We explained what we had hoped to achieve with the property and our budget. After a quick inspection of the property the engineer and architect were able to give us a good budget estimate , which included what they would recommend we fix along with our wish list of Items. From our initial visit with the Shomera team we were very impressed with their professionalism, enthusiasm and knowledge. We decided to proceed with them as our builders and began work on our plans. We worked closely with their recommended architect , Tim Magee , who's first draft drawings were included in the price. Tim had great knowledge of the area and of period houses and was able to present ideas and layouts that we didn't know were even possible. Due to his creativity and knowledge we ended up with the best possible use of space within the constraints of inner city living while still maintaining the integrity of a period property. Tim was a great help to us as first time builders as we were completely unaware as to the protocol of planing applications and compliance. He handled all aspects of our planning application & submission, he met with conservation officers and even attended meetings with neighbours to help our application process. Unfortunately we received objections to our application , Tim again handled all aspects of this and even completed sunlight surveys and any other extras requested by the council and neighbours. We eventually were granted full planning permission and began our build . Our build started almost immediately and lasted approximately 4 months , which for the scale of renovation work completed was exceptionally fast. Our build involved total excavation and lowering of the lower level of the house to achieve extra head height , complete re plumbing of the house and relocating & fixing all external plumbing to mains , complete rewiring of the entire house, a large two story extension, complete restructuring of all first level rooms to optimise space, insulation of the house from the ground up, solar panels and highest standard heating system, new kitchen and 3 new bathrooms ... basically a new house! Shomera were consummate professionals from the very beginning and even carried out foundation examinations before they began so that there were no hidden surprises once we got to the bones of the structure. An added personal touch i felt which really showed that they were here to help , is they removed and stored fridges, dishwashers, washer dryers etc for us and returned and installed them all in perfect condition at no extra cost to us As with any build and especially with older properties we did run into a few minor items that were not initially obvious until walls and ceilings were removed. These were dealt with promptly by Sheomra and we were offered a variety of solutions at various costs. Shomera worked well with all our external suppliers to ensure that our build was completed as timely as possible and to the best possible finish . Shomera showed their professionalism when a rather large problem with the build arose. The majority of the front of our house had a rather horrendous bay window added in the early 90's which turned out not to have had planning permission. We were granted permission to replace the existing bay window with a window that would be more in keeping with the area which was agreed with Dublin city council. Unfortunately somewhere along the way the wrong replacement window was ordered and half installed on the house before the mistake was noticed . Shomera completely accept that a mistake had been made and dealt with the issue as quickly as possible and at a cost to them selves. While it was a frustrating mistake and added time to our build , i can not but say that Shomera dealt with it in the most professional manner and the end result was beautiful. I would highly recommend Shomera to anyone looking to take on a build no matter how big or small .

Shomera constructed a sun room for us, and we are delighted with it. .Frank O'Sullivan called to our house to discuss the project and he talked us through the plans that Shomera had designed. We found him professional,patient, approachable and we were overwhelmed by his knowledge, expertise and great ideas. We were confident after this meeting that Shomera were the best people to do the job.Their workers were hardworking, courteous and helpful. Our sun room is much admired and so well designed that it looks part of the original back of the house. It has made our home brighter, warmer and has increased the value of our property. We are enjoying many happy hours in it. Our whole experience was excellent and we highly recommend them. We are most grateful to Frank and his team, and wish them continued success. Bríd de Búrca.

Appointing Shomera to build a 500sqft extension at the rear and side of our detached property in Lucan was the best decision we have made. We were particular with what we wanted to achieve from the outset, and although we had spoken to a number of architects and builders, they were the only party that listened, understood and delivered on our brief within a realistic budget. What we have achieved is an enviable extension, but we have much more than that - we have fallen back in love with our home and it has transformed the way we live. Not only was the project delivered on time, and on budget, it was completely seamless and stress free with no impact on our neighbours. We were promised something light and airy and we have achieved much more than that - I could not nor would not change a single thing. You cannot be sure of a better quality or better build until you have spoken with Shomera. They will not let you down.

Having seen the quality of work done by Shomera in another house and knowing they have a very good reputation, we contacted Shomera to discuss an extension to create a large open plan kitchen/living area at the back of our house. Our first meeting was very open and informative and it was clear that Shomera sought to understand fully our needs and how we saw ourselves using the new space in the future. Shomera then provided us with a set of plans that maximise the natural light while retaining a great layout in the rooms of the existing house. The replacement of a small conservatory on our existing dining room, in a style and finish that matches our extension, has allowed us to enjoy that room much more and to feel that the whole space works as one. To complete the project, Shomera also recommended a Landscape Company who did a beautiful job. We now have a bright, spacious internal living area that continues seamlessly to an attractive outdoor living space, taking full advantage of the aspect and orientation of our site. The Shomera staff were at all times courteous and very helpful. The quality of the work done, the professionalism of all the trades people employed, the clarity about pricing, and the adherence to very efficient timescales for completion of the job, are all reasons why we would recommend Shomera to others.