Homes in and around Enniskillen
Enniskillen has Georgian and Victorian streets on its island centre, and smaller towns such as Lisnaskea and Irvinestown have terraced main streets. Most of the county is rural, with farmhouses, detached homes and bungalows, many rendered or roughcast, and newer houses built around the lakeland.
Fermanagh is one of the wettest parts of Northern Ireland, and low ground around Lough Erne can flood.
In Enniskillen, as elsewhere in County Fermanagh, we take the building's age and construction into account before recommending anything, because both can change what is involved in home improvements.
Planning and building rules for Enniskillen
Each UK nation sets its own consent rules, and Enniskillen is in Northern Ireland. What follows is a plain summary; we check the specifics for your property with the council before pricing anything.
In Northern Ireland, councils decide planning applications, and building control approval is given under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland). Road consents, such as a dropped kerb, come from DfI Roads.
Common questions
Which postcodes in Enniskillen do you cover?
We cover BT74, along with the rest of County Fermanagh. If your postcode is not listed, get in touch anyway: our coverage is UK-wide, and we can usually arrange a survey wherever you live. Enter your postcode in the guide-price tool or contact form and we will confirm.
Can I stay at home during the work?
In most cases, yes. Most people can live at home throughout, and we plan the work to keep disruption down by protecting floors, agreeing working hours and keeping access routes clear. Bigger jobs affecting kitchens, bathrooms or heating may mean a short spell with reduced facilities, and we talk this through with you at the survey.
What happens at the survey?
We visit your home at a time that suits you, look at the area involved, take measurements and check access, condition and any services that might be affected. We talk through what you want from your project, explain the options and answer questions. There is no charge and no obligation; afterwards we send a written quote.
Is the price fixed?
Yes, for the specification we agree. Your written quote sets out exactly what is included at a fixed price. It only changes if you ask for something different, or if a problem the survey could not reasonably reveal later needs extra work. In either case we explain the change and confirm it in writing before going ahead.
Who do I deal with during the job?
One point of contact manages your project from survey to handover. They schedule the trades working under our contract, keep you updated on progress, and are the person to call with any question. You don't need to coordinate builders, electricians or decorators separately, because that is part of what we do.