Why Choose Shomera

After more than 28 years in business, people often ask us - “Why should I choose Shomera?” Not because we’re architects. Or because we’re builders. The reason people choose Shomera is that we not only create beautiful spaces, but bring everything together in a way that gives homeowners confidence.

The rear of a Shomera home with a single-storey extension opening onto a landscaped garden

Built on Experience.Designed for Confidence

For most people, extending a home or investing in a Garden Studio isn’t something they do every day. It can feel overwhelming - decisions to make, budgets to manage, timelines to understand and countless things that can go wrong if the process isn’t managed properly.

We’ve spent more than 28 years refining that process, completing over 3,000 projects. And we’ve learned that homeowners aren’t simply looking for more space. They’re looking for certainty:

Certainty that the design will work.
Certainty that the budget is realistic.
Certainty that the project will start when promised.
Certainty that it will finish when promised.
And certainty that the finished space will justify the investment.

A cedar-clad Shomera garden studio used as a home gym, lit at dusk beside a mature cedar tree
3,000+
Over 3,000completed projects
4.9/5
From 2500+ audited& verified reviews
28+
More than 28years experience
#1
Most completed extensions& garden studios

Experience Changes Everything

When you’ve completed thousands of projects, very little comes as a surprise.

We’ve dealt with challenging sites, complex planning applications, difficult access, difficult neighbours, evolving family requirements, tight budgets and demanding timelines.

That experience means we’re often solving problems before they become problems. It means we can guide clients with confidence. It means we know which decisions matter most. And it means our clients benefit from lessons learned across thousands of successful projects.

Experience doesn’t just improve quality. It reduces risk.

A Shomera team reviewing plans, drawing on decades of experience

One Team. One Process. Less Stress.

One of the biggest frustrations homeowners face is managing multiple people, each responsible for different parts of the project.

Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Suppliers and Trades can all be excellent individually, but when they’re working independently, things can be missed.

At Shomera, everyone works together from the start. Architects, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and Construction Teams collaborate throughout the process, ensuring design decisions, budgets and timelines stay aligned.

The result is a smoother journey, fewer surprises and greater confidence from day one.

Shomera’s integrated team collaborating on a project

The Real Test

The real measure of a company isn’t what it says about itself. It’s what happens years later.

Many of the House Extensions and Garden Studios we built more than two decades ago are still being enjoyed by their owners today. Thousands of families across Ireland live every day in spaces we designed and delivered. And much of our work continues to come from referrals, recommendations and returning clients.

We’re proud of that. Because ultimately, that’s the answer to the question.

Why choose Shomera? Because experience matters.

A Shomera garden studio still enjoyed by its owners years later
A premium Shomera house extension lit at dusk

One Team,One Process,Complete Confidence.

Shomera designs, plans and builds premium House Extensions and Garden Studios through one integrated, in-house process. From architectural design and planning to cost planning, project management and construction, everything happens under Shomera’s roof. That alignment lets us make all key decisions before site, lock the programme, guarantee completion dates, and keep to your budget.

The Five Pillars

Every Shomera project rests on five pillars - design, project management, time, cost and quality. Together, they create the certainty homeowners need while ensuring every space is carefully considered, beautifully designed and expertly delivered. The result is a project that not only stays on track but also enhances the way you live for years to come.

01

Design

Designed Around You

Function first, aesthetically designed and beautifully delivered. Architect, Engineer, QS and Project Manager collaborate from day one so your space doesn’t just look beautiful - it also solves the real problems - flow, light, layout - and is buildable within budget.

02

Project Management

Guidance From Start to Finish

A dedicated team maps out every decision and keeps you informed, making it easier to get through the build. They guide you through what can otherwise feel daunting and difficult, giving you clear visibility on all major decisions and key milestones so the finished project meets your time, quality and cost objectives.

03

Time

Delivered On Time, Guaranteed

Decisions are made before site, and the programme is tightly managed, making us twice as fast as traditional builds and, unlike many others, allowing us to guarantee completion dates.

04

Cost

Clear Costs, No Surprises

Every Shomera is designed in collaboration with our QS team, ensuring realistic budgets are established from the outset. Through careful cost planning, transparent communication and proactive project management, we keep you informed at every stage, helping eliminate surprises and ensuring your project is delivered within the agreed budget.

05

Quality

Built to Exceptional Standards

Factory-build architecture pre-site, skilled trades scheduled in advance, tried and tested methodology, durable materials and audited processes - backed by recognised industry certifications and thousands of independent reviews, giving you confidence in the quality of every Shomera project.

Client Testimonials

Hear from homeowners who trusted Shomera to design and deliver their project with clarity, care, and confidence.

A Shomera house extension at dusk, its sliding doors open onto a paved patio and lawn

“We were delighted with Shomera, and I have recommended them to people who are looking to have a similar job completed.”

Emer

House Extension

An open-plan living and dining space in a Shomera house extension, with a rooflight and sliding doors to the garden

“It was probably the best aspect of working with Shomera. You are dealing with one person who can manage everything from your point of view.”

Mark

House Extension

A kitchen island with bar stools in a Shomera house extension, beside full-height glazing onto the garden

“I would most definitely recommend Shomera and would have no hesitation in doing so.”

Rianna

House Extension

A premium Shomera house extension lit at dusk

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Whether you’re considering a House Extension or Garden Studio, we’d welcome the opportunity to help you explore the possibilities for your space and lifestyle.