Services

Dorm Contracts are happy to provide a full build service and a part build service. So whether this is the first time you are building your own home or you are a more experienced self-builder, we will work closely with you from planning to completion ensuring your build is as stress-free and efficient as possible.

We believe success lies in our commitment to quality and understanding our clients’ needs, using high quality materials and the latest building technologies to ensure your project is finished to the highest of standards.

We can price any aspect of your build from foundation to block work or roofing or whichever element you would like us to do.We can also provide a list of very competent tradespeople who you can consider to help you finish your build.

The part build service is great for anybody who wants a builder to get them started but intends to finish the building themselves. It offers the advantage of getting a sound structure with minimal hassle, while saving money on the finished project.

Contact Dorm Contracts today for a free no obligation quotation and view our portfolio of work to see our high standards.

At Dorm Contracts our goal is to unlock the potential in your home. We all find that as time goes by we need to remodel to suit our families’ changing needs whether it is a larger kitchen to cater for everyone, a playroom to keep the kids out of your hair, a study or an additional bedroom or restructuring your space after the kids have flown the nest. We can advise you on making the best use of your space while finishing with a modern and elegant home.

We know that these types of improvements greatly add to the enjoyment of your home and overall life. Whether you are thinking of staying or selling, renovations are a win win undertaking. However when undergoing a home renovation, it is important to have the work completed professionally.

We can provide kitchen remodelling to make it more efficient and attractive, turning an ordinary bathroom into a haven of rest and relaxation, or adding a room to meet the needs of a growing family, we want each homeowner to discover the potential in their home.

We have the qualifications and experience to make your home renovation dreams come true. Contact us today by phone or email to begin the process, discuss ideas, regulations and estimates.

Dorm Contracts has been providing excellent plumbing services in Cavan and the surrounding counties for several years.

Plumbing Services Offered:

• Repair Burst Or Leaking Pipes
• Repair or Replace Toilets, Sinks, or Faucets
• Boiler System Repairs or Replacements
• Water Tank repairs or replacements
• Radiator Replacements or Repairs
• Small or Large Residential and Commercial Installations

Do you want to be more efficient in your water usage and reduce your water bills?

We can survey your home, assess your usage, discuss and quote for upgrades, water saving techniques , water butts etc Don’t get caught out with leakages or poor plumbing when there are lots of modern updates that can save you time and money.

You can count on us for quality service and repairs with trustworthy and reliable technicians. We provide excellent pricing on every project and Rapid Response Time In An Emergency.

Contact Dorm Contracts today to talk about your options in more detail.

Don’t suffer in the cold or avoiding rooms in your home because they are cold. Installing a stove can bring warmth and life to your whole home. Lets us show you how a stove can provide you with heat all over your house and a regular supply of hot water.

What We Do

• We will fit your stove to an existing fireplace, closed or unused chimney.
• We can also fit your stove in almost any room of your home with our new stainless steel flue system.
• Draught problems solved.
• Reline your chimney from fire damage.
• Service of stoves.
• Chimney cleaning service.
• Crow guards fitted etc.

Types of Stove Installations

• Inset Stove Installation
• Boiler Stove Installation
• Solid Fuel Stove Installation
• Wood Stove Installation
• Stove Flue Pipe installation
• Wood Burning Stove Installation
• Multi Fuel Stove Installation
• Stove Chimney Installation
• Pellet Stove Installation

All of our stove fittings are carried out by experienced stove installers, meaning they know their job inside out and will carry out the stove installation faster, better, and more thoroughly than someone carrying out a DIY or self-install job. Dorm Contracts have solid, dependable experience and a vast knowledge in the installation of wood burning stoves in any area of your home.

We cover all areas of the North East and East for stove fitting including Cavan,Monaghan, Fermanagh, Armagh, Dublin, Meath, Kildare, Louth, Longford, Leitrim and Westmeath and the surrounding areas. We work independently to any stove supplier, meaning you are free to choose your ideal stove from any store or supplier and we’ll competently install it for you. We regularly deal with a wide variety of stove fittings in the Cavan area.

If you are unsure about what type of stove to have installed, don’t worry. As we are not tied to any one supplier, you can rest assured that you will receive quality and unbiased advice on choosing the right stove to suit your home and needs.

Call us now on 086 812 5148 to discuss your installation requirements.

First fix (sometimes described as shell and first fix ) is a short-hand term used to describe the processes that are undertaken during construction works up to the point of applying internal surfaces – typically plaster. It is normally used in relation to the work of specific trades such as carpenters, plumbers and electricians.

Generally first fix will include constructing the structure, cladding, flooring, doorframes, stairs and so on and installing cables for electrical and ICT distribution, pipework for water and gas distribution and heating ventilating.

First fix is not normally visible when looking at the finished building. Where possible first fix should be tested before second fix (for example plumbing riser stacks).

Second fix takes place after the internal surfaces have been applied. It comprises those items that are visible in a finished area and are held back to avoid damage, or sadly sometimes theft. This may include fitting internal doors, skirting, architraves, handrails, fixtures and fittings, including connection of appliances (such as electrical equipment, sanitaryware, radiators and so on) testing and commissioning.

Typically there will be a change of trades operating on the site, and a break in activity for some trades between first and second fix.

Dorm contracts can provide the wide range of trade skills for most first and second fix needs and what we cannot do directly we can source suppliers for.

Contact Dorm Contracts today to talk about your options in more detail.

We provide all aspects of carpentry from small repair jobs to large build projects.

Our services include:

• All roofing jobs
• Pitched roofs
• Flat roofs
• Torch on felt
• Dormer windows
• Velux windows
• Kitchens
• Timber decking
• New stairscases
• Ballistrades
• Timber floors
• Fencing
• Built-in cabinets
• Hardwood front doors
• PVC Windows
• Garage doors
• Timber Gates
• Electric Gates

Dorm Contracts offer a comprehensive brick and block service for all types of brick/block and stone work. Whether you’re looking for a complete house, extension, garden wall or pointing/patch work, we have the skills to meet your expectations and provide you with a reliable, cost effective bricklaying service. All work is carried out in a safe clean manner.

Brick & Block Laying Services Offered:

• From Garden Walls to Complete Builds
• Small and Big Jobs Undertaken
• Repair Works Catered For
• Face Blockwork Construction
• Boundary Walls and Piers
• Extensions and Newbuilds
• Domestic and Commercial

Dorm Contracts can provide every area of stone construction including stone entrances, stone houses, stone walls, stone fireplaces and repairs & restoration. We work closely with our customers, tailoring every job to their specific needs.

We can provide stonework for

• New Builds
• Walls & Entrances
• Fireplaces
• Stone & Brick Restoration
• Dry Stone Walling
• Garden Features
• Headstones

Our property maintenance service caters for all domestic and commercial properties, providing professional services in the areas of:

Carpentry

• Kitchens/Wardrobes
• Built-in units
• Doors & Floors
• Stairs
• Understairs storage
• First & Second fit carpentry
• Shelving
• Decking
• Partitions
• Attics

Roofing / Guttering

Repair maintenance of existing roofs and new roofs. Emergency call outs, leak and storm damage.

• Slates
• Tiles
• Flat roofs
• Lead & copper works
• Gutter repairs/replacements

Electrical

• Full re-wiring
• extra Electrical points

Plumbing/Heating

• Complete bathroom suites
• Leaks and repairs

Paving & Landscaping

• Maintain existing gardens
• All types of paving and ground works

Painting & Decoration

• Full painting and decoration for new and existing premises.
• New building
• Existing buildings
• Touch ups / small repairs

Plastering

• Internal and external plastering.
• Dry lining
• Skimming
• Walls & Ceilings

We specialise in Stone Fireplaces and will work with you to achieve that special look.

On deciding on a fireplace you have the following options available to you:

• Sandstone Fireplace
• Built Stone Surrounding Fireplace
• Stone Surrounds for Fireplace (Mantle & Hearth)

At Dorm Contracts we create natural stone fireplaces and fireplace surrounds from a wide variety of stone types. We will help you design the best fireplace suited to you and we then create your unique fireplace. Using dimensions you supply to us.

While designing a fireplace, you also have the choice of using building stone to build a beautiful surrounding area for a stove or fireplace.  You can chose from our range of building stone.

Options available:

• Sandstone
• Quartzite
• Donegal Granite
• Limestone
• Slate

A paved driveway or walkway leading up to your home is an elegant and attractive way to greet visitors to your home. Anyone who sees your paved driveway will be impressed.

Dorm Contracts can offer a free Quote on Indian Sandstone Paving, Limestone Paving, Granite Paving, Cobblelock, Slate Paving, Exposed Aggregate Concrete, Travertine Paving and Natural Paving Slabs and Garden Landscape Design today. Whether you are interested in driveways, a small patio or even a large commercial property, we pride ourselves on our attention to detail and we would like to talk to you.

We supply and fit a huge selection of fascia soffit and gutters for home owners and the construction industry alike.

We install only the highest quality fascia and soffit products.

We supply and fit seamless aluminium gutters, cast aluminium gutters, upvc gutters, and cast iron gutters.

We supply and fit aluminium fascia and soffit in a range of colours, upvc fascia and soffit in white black and brown, woodgrain finish in golden oak.

We supply and fit aluminium soffit in a range of colours( both vented and plain ) upvc soffit which is vented during installation.

The roofline is the most vulnerable part of your home! being open to the wind, rain, sleet, frost and ice, the gutters fill with dirt and overflow back onto the timber fascia which rots and allows the dampness to enter the rafters and the inside ceilings and walls of the house.

This leads to deterioration, expensive repairs and loss of value to your home.

This can be prevented by installing pvc or aluminium fascia, soffit and gutters before the rafters deteriorate necessitating much more expensive repairs.

We can do a Full Replacement Job which necessitates total removal of all timber fascia and soffit first.

SERVICES OFFERED

• Fascia
• Soffit
• Guttering
• Downpipes
• Fully Insured
• Free Quotations
• Domestic
• Commercial

Dorm Contracts can help you with all your roofing requirements, be it roof repairs to a small domestic project, to full installation projects for large scale modern developments.

Our Services Include:

• Standing Seam Copper & Zinc
• Slate & Tile Roofs
• General Roof Repairs
• Single Ply Membrane Systems
• Waterproofing Systems

Dorm Contracts can provide

Site Preparation

Site Levelling.
Ditch Clearance.
Drainage.
Boundary Wall & Fencing Requirements.
Stockpiling Topsoil.

Roads & Servicing

Design & Layout of Driveway areas.
Kerbing.
All Piping & site services including storm, sewer & all other types of ducting.