TURNKEY BUILDING & PROJECT MANAGEMENT

We guarantee your project will finish on time, on budget with no hidden costs.

YOUR COMPLETE SOLUTION

KMC Homes specialises in providing a comprehensive turnkey design and build service for clients in Cork City and surrounding areas.

Our expertise spans from initial planning and architectural design through to project management, construction, and finishing details.

By integrating all aspects of the home-building process, KMC ensures high-quality, custom-built homes delivered on time and within budget. Our experienced team, market-leading project management tools, and dedication to customer satisfaction make the process seamless and stress-free for clients​.

We look after the entire home design & build process for you.

  • Co-ordination of all parties and involved in the build project from start to finish.
  • Managing all the people in the design process to ensure all drawings shown to you are costed in advance by a QS and are within budget.
  • Providing you with access to our unrivalled project management smartphone app.
  • Managing and submitting your planning application for you.
  • Advising you and facilitating your selection choices (renewables, windows selection, stairs design, joinery spec, paving spec, hard landscaping detail, tile selection, floors selection and so on).
  • Managing every aspect of your build with our dedicated project management team.
  • The External Engineer will certify your works as they proceed and deal with your solicitor regarding your mortgage draw-downs.
  • We facilitate any applicable grants to ensure you can avail of all these savings.

OUR DESIGN & BUILD PHASES

ARCHITECT DESIGN

Outline sketches and outline costings.

Together with the chosen architect, we will present some sketch plan options (outline costed by the QS) The aim here is to find the balance between your design and your budget, Once we agree on outline plans we can proceed to a Pre-planning application

*Pre-planning application usually happens at this stage if appropriate

PLANNING PERMISSION

Detailed architectural design and budget alignment of your new home.

We further develop the design of your new home. We produce a 3D model/virtual walkthrough video of your design. The QS will draw up a detailed estimate showing the key elemental costs as well as our allowances for your client selection items (kitchen, stairs, tiles, floors, bathroom ware etc). One all is agreed and signed off by you when can lodge for planning permission for your new home.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Detailing the drawings for construction, fixed price summary & project schedule.

Following planning permission, the drawings will need to be developed further for construction, involving detailing the finishes, cross-sections, plumbing, electrical, ventilation, windows, energy rating & siteworks incl landscaping detail local to the house. We will take you through a series of meetings to ensure you are kept at the centre of all these key decisions for your new home and share an information required schedule to assist you. The engineer will progress detailed structural analysis and design to complete this process. We will introduce you to the foreman builder for your new home who will be your key on site contact. Our Project Management software details decision dates, selection allowances, drawings, photos, your account and your construction schedule (Gantt Chart).

BUILDING & FINISHES

All trades, expertly managed.

We begin building your new home on site and finishes incl kitchen, flooring, tiling, bathroom ware, patio, driveway, kerbs, entrance walls, topsoil grading

Our foreman and will be your day to day contact on site and together with our design director there are a series of on site meetings at key intervals of building progression where electrical layouts, stairs design, kitchen detail, floor finishes, decoration, tiling, bathroom details and so on are discussed.
Once complete your building is snagged and certified in compliance with planning permission and building regulations and prepared for occupation.

*All such certification is carried out by the external Engineer.

AFTER SALES SERVICE

When your new home is complete…

We will issue you with a handover file on line including all necessary certification, instruction manuals, opinions on compliance with planning and building regulations and performance data. This sets in motion the beginning of our Gold Star 3 Year Warranty.

RECENT WORK

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Anne Lynch
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As retirees, we were very apprehensive about undertaking a major house reconstruction. The only company with which we felt we could proceed was Kieran and KMC, based on reputation. From the outset we felt confident and secure in the knowledge that design, planning, advice, would be first class. Under the direction and leadership of KMC expert foreman, John, and all first class contractors , together with, initially Gillian and then Elaine in the office, every stage of the project went smoothly, all culminating in a completion date after a phenomenal nine month schedule. For us, having the security of such a reputable Company at our back is all we needed in proceeding with this major project.
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We moved into our home 6 months ago that was built by KMC. Every step along the way, KMC were so helpful and professional. It was a difficult planning process and they guided us through it all. Our house was built in under 12 months and we are so happy with it. Highly recommend KMC.
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gary burke
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We made contact with Kieran in September 2020 , we had a site in Maryborough hill and we were looking for a builder to organise everything from planning , architect and build First day i met Kieran i just knew he was for us , polite , knew what he was talking about had very good knowledge , kieran went through the process that it would entail . Walked away feeling very confidant obliviously i done abith of homework on KMC and all was positive , great feed back . Myself and my Wife knew we picked the right builder . Fast track September 2021 the soil was being turned Through the year Kieran was always in contact regarding the drawings , planning , Irish water , ESB , very hands on and gives you plenty of advice . To be fair we were told day one when i asked the question when do you see yourself starting and Kieran always said Sept if all goes good with planning etc . Then Stepped in our foreman Jer Kelleher My question to Jer how long before i will be in and he said it will be a 9 month build Now we all usually hear from people that have built you are talking a year easily Jer Kelleher was the star of the show , gentleman , would always answer a call , such a brilliant character about him So helpful to myself and Paula he was always on top of things and was always there to push us in the right direction . Pure Gentleman . Kieran said day one your Foreman you will like him because his like " Rock and Roll " gets stuck into it! This was very true!!!! All the trade men that came in under KMC were brilliant , very professional and courteous to myself , Paula and Kids . Nothing was a problem . Gillian in the office another gem , Paula and herself looked after the materials through builder trend ,tiles , bathroom ware , windows doors , flooring you see everything so you are right up to date on your costings / budget . Lovely lady and Gillian was always on the other side of the line to offer advice . June 2022 bank holiday weekend we moved into our beautiful home , 9 month build . If you have a site dont look any further then KMC Homes . Kieran , Jer and Gillian thanks for everthing Gary , Paula and Kids
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Anil Chavan
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We first met Kieran in early 2018 as we were in the process of buying a site with full planning permission for a 2 storey house. We were looking for a design and build team who would be able to take us from the design stage all the way through to the final build and we were so delighted to have found KMC Homes. From the very first meeting, Kieran came across so knowledgeable and professional and took the time to get to know us and what we wanted from the project. My wife and I would not have many contacts in the building trade so having someone who could own the whole process for us and guide us through all decisions was exactly what we wanted. The fact that KMC organise everything from the architect (who totally redesigned the plans for the site we had based on our requirements), the planning applications, the builders, block layers, plumbers, electricians, plasters, painters, roofers, engineer and every other trade in between made it so so easy for us. Kieran and Gillian in the office guided us through all decisions and every company / trade person they recommended were top notch and great to deal with. The builder trend app which KMC use is great and shows progress, total costs, weekly schedules and even had progress pics which was amazing (especially when we couldn’t get to site regularly after our son was born). Even during Covid our build went up so fast and smooth. Our foreman Jer was always available to us and even though we annoyed him with so many little changes during the build, he always had a smile on his face and just got it done for us without fuss. We are so happy with the build and can’t thank KMC enough for all the hard work and effort to get us into our home. We would recommended KMC to anyone starting out a new build. It will be the best decision you ever make.
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Cathal Horgan
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We are extremely happy we choose KMC Homes to design and build our beautiful new home with us. From the start we found them very customer focused, professional, supportive, patient, easily contactable and always willing to share advise. While having a busy work and family life, Kieran and his team made the process as easy and efficient as possible, guiding us carefully along the way - even during the challenges of COVID19! KMC Homes were open to us getting involved as much as we wanted during the build, thus allowing us to be part of as many decisions as we felt necessary. Additionally we are very happy with the quality of the finish. Special mention to the KMC foreman on our project who managed the build, trades, delivery's and so on with expertise and efficiency. We would have no hesitation in recommending KMC Homes.
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Deirdre Walsh
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KMC Homes have helped & supported us every step of the way.To build our own house was a daunting decision as we had no experience of major building previously,but the minute I spoke to Kieran I knew it was the right decision.From consulting with the Artihhect,QS,Planning,Site Forman,Site Trades , Office Staff ect Kieran & his team have been extremely helpful & supportive every step of the way Thankyou Kieran & all at KMCHomes for your professionalism,we couldn't have have done it without you.
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Fil Oliveira
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KMC built our home and we couldn't be happier! Building a house was completely new to us, and we had no idea where to start. Thankfully we found KMC, who stepped through every process with us. They're expertise was incredible and extremely helpful. Our house was built just over 6 months which is amazing. We've had tons of people over who are in the construction industry and they couldn't believe it. And they were taken away by the quality of the work and attention to detail. The process that KMC has in place just makes sense, I honestly don't know why you would do it any other way. We never had to make any big decisions or worry about the schedule, everything was taken care of. The only thing we had to worry about was things like - "What colour paint? What types of floor?". I would highly recommend KMC, 100% of the time. Thank you Kieran, John and team for creating our dream home!
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