Covering Lisnaskea
We work in Lisnaskea (BT92) and the places around it, including Enniskillen, Omagh and Keady.
Projects in County Fermanagh are taken on by arrangement, and any travel and accommodation costs for the team are shown openly in the quote.
Homes in County Fermanagh
Northern Ireland has a high proportion of detached houses and bungalows outside the cities, which often suit side extensions, rear extensions and upward extensions.
What is a basement conversion?
A basement conversion turns an existing cellar into dry, usable rooms, or excavates a new basement under a house. Converting an existing cellar is far simpler and cheaper than digging a new one, and often does not need planning permission.
- Waterproofing design and installation
- Lightwells and windows for daylight and escape
- Finished floors, walls and ceilings
What will a basement conversion cost?
Typical ranges for basement and cellar conversions. Ground conditions, access and specification move the final figure, which we fix in writing before work starts.
| Basement and cellar conversions | Guide price incl. VAT |
|---|---|
| Existing cellar conversion | £1,900 to £3,000 per m² |
| New basement excavation | £4,200 to £6,600 per m² |
How is a basement conversion approved in Lisnaskea?
Northern Ireland projects need planning clearance and building control approval from the local council. We prepare the applications and agree any work near neighbouring property directly with the neighbours.
In Northern Ireland new basements and external changes normally need planning permission; building control approval is needed.
What should Lisnaskea homeowners check first?
- A pump for the drainage system needs a battery back-up.
- Headroom of about 2.1 m or more is needed, which may mean lowering the floor.
How does the project run?
- Start with a conversation. A short call or the online form is enough for us to understand what you want to build.
- We visit and measure. A surveyor checks the house, the boundaries and the ground, and discusses what is realistic.
- Price and paperwork. The design is priced line by line, and we submit the planning and building control applications.
- We build it. Work follows an agreed programme, with inspections at each stage and a final sign-off.
Questions about a basement conversion in Lisnaskea
How do you keep a basement dry?
With a designed waterproofing system, usually a cavity drain membrane draining to a pump, sometimes combined with tanking.
How long does it take?
About 6 to 12 weeks for a cellar conversion and 16 to 30 weeks for a new basement.
Who deals with the council for a project in Lisnaskea?
We do. We prepare the drawings, submit planning or permitted development paperwork if needed, and arrange building control inspections.
Basement and cellar conversions in nearby towns
- Basement and cellar conversions in Enniskillen
- Basement and cellar conversions in Omagh
- Basement and cellar conversions in Keady
- Basement and cellar conversions in Armagh
Learn more about basement and cellar conversions, or see every project we cover in Lisnaskea.