Lisnaskea · County Fermanagh

Two-storey wraparound extensions in Lisnaskea

A two-storey wraparound extension is one of the most space-efficient ways to add bedrooms and living space to a house in Lisnaskea, because the new floors share one set of foundations and one roof.

Before you start in Lisnaskea, here's what applies.

Postcode districts
BT92
County / area
County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Price region
Northern Ireland
Guide price
£106,000–£145,500 (£1,890–£2,600 per m²)
Approval route
Planning permission is usually needed.
Nearest towns
Enniskillen (10.2 miles), Ballinamallard (11.7 miles), Irvinestown (16.7 miles)
Distance to Enniskillen
about 10.2 miles
First visit
Free, no obligation

About a two-storey wraparound extension

A two-storey wraparound extension is an L-shaped addition that extends both the side and the rear of your house, on two floors. It gives one of the largest gains in floor space of any extension, typically a big open-plan kitchen and living area below and two or more bedrooms or bathrooms above.

Around Lisnaskea we also work in Enniskillen, Ballinamallard and Irvinestown, and across the rest of County Fermanagh. Postcode district in and near Lisnaskea: BT92.

What it costs in Lisnaskea

Our guide for Northern Ireland is £1,890–£2,600 per m² including VAT. On a project with an L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space), that puts a two-storey wraparound extension in Lisnaskea at roughly £106,000–£145,500. Professional fees for drawings and the structural engineer are listed separately on our prices page.

SpecPer m²An L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space)
Essential£1,740–£2,390 per m²£97,500–£133,500
Standard£1,890–£2,600 per m²£106,000–£145,500
Premium£2,270–£3,120 per m²£127,000–£174,500

Planning and building control in Lisnaskea

In Northern Ireland, the permitted development allowance for two-storey extensions covers rear extensions of up to 3 m that stay 7 m from the rear boundary. A wraparound adds a side element on two floors, so it normally needs a planning application. The fee is £347 per dwelling, and councils aim for an average of 15 weeks for local applications.

Approval in Northern Ireland: Planning application for works to a house: £347. Councils aim to decide local applications within an average of 15 weeks; many take longer.

Building control: Building control approval from the local council under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland), using the Technical Booklets.

Design points for Lisnaskea homes

Phasing the build

A wraparound touches two sides of the house at once, so the kitchen and often the rear rooms are out of use for part of the build. We plan the sequence so you keep a working kitchen and bathroom for as long as possible, or advise when moving out briefly makes sense.

The corner post

At the outside corner of the L, there is no existing wall to carry the floor above. Opening the ground floor fully usually means a steel frame or a corner post, and the engineer's design sets how slim it can be. We decide early whether you want a clear corner or a visible post.

How we'd run your project

  1. Start at your house

    We come to your home in Lisnaskea, measure up, check the ground floor walls and roof structure, and note anything near the boundaries.

  2. Drawings, then consent

    We draw the scheme, check it against the rules in Northern Ireland, and take it through the right consent with the council.

  3. Price it properly

    Once the engineer's calculations are in, we fix the build price in writing, with a clear list of what's included.

  4. Build

    Foundations, walls, floor, roof, windows, then first and second fix. We break through into the house as late as we can.

Questions about two-storey wraparound extensions in Lisnaskea

Who handles building control for a project in Lisnaskea?

We handle it as part of the project. What's needed in Northern Ireland: building control approval from the local council under the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland), using the Technical Booklets. We prepare the drawings and the engineer's calculations, book the inspections and pass you the completion paperwork at the end.

How much does a two-storey wraparound extension cost in Lisnaskea?

Our guide for Northern Ireland, which covers Lisnaskea, is £1,890–£2,600 per m² including VAT. A typical project with an L-shaped footprint of about 28 m² wrapping the side and rear, on two floors (56 m² of new floor space) comes to about £106,000–£145,500. Design and approval fees are extra, and we fix the build price in writing once the design is agreed.

How long does a two-storey wraparound extension take?

Allow 4 to 8 weeks for survey and design, then the approval period (councils aim to decide local applications within an average of 15 weeks; many take longer), then 4 to 8 weeks of technical design, which can overlap. The build itself usually takes 14 to 20 weeks, longer for large or complex designs.

Does a wraparound extension need steel?

Almost always. Opening the corner of the house and the old rear wall to make one open-plan space means steel beams, and often a steel post or frame at the outside corner. The structural engineer sizes these, and the steel is ordered once the design is fixed, which is one reason a wraparound needs careful sequencing.

Can a wraparound extension be part single, part two-storey?

Yes. Many wraparounds keep the rear part single storey with roof lights over the kitchen and put the two-storey part to the side. This can reduce the effect on neighbours and the cost. We set out both options at the design stage, so you can compare floor space against price before choosing.

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