Loft boarding in County Fermanagh

Where we work around County Fermanagh

This takes in the Fermanagh and Omagh council area.

Postcodes starting BT are all inside our area.

Councils	Fermanagh and Omagh
Postcode areas	BT
Towns listed	3

What is raised loft boarding?

Laying boards straight onto the joists compresses the insulation to the joist depth, which can halve its value, and can trap moisture under the boards. Loft legs screw to the joists and carry the boards at the right height. More about raised loft boarding.

Full-depth insulation under the boarded area
Loft legs fixed to the joists
Moisture-resistant chipboard or OSB boards

Why book with us in County Fermanagh

Tidy work

Dust sheets on the route in and every bit of packaging taken away.

We measure before we quote

Existing depth, joist spacing, wiring and the tank are checked, not guessed.

No pressure selling

You get everything in writing and decide in your own time.

Boarding done properly

Storage boards go on loft legs, never straight onto the insulation.

How much does raised loft boarding cost in County Fermanagh?

£695 to £895A raised storage area of about 10 m². Free survey and a fixed written quote before any work.

This work is not an energy-saving material for VAT, so it is standard-rated if VAT applies. Where it is done alongside insulation, the quote shows each part separately.

Work out a guide price for your loft

Building regulations in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has its own Building Regulations, with energy guidance in Technical Booklet F1. Upgrading loft insulation may count as a thermal alteration, so check with your council's building control. How the rules work across the UK.

Questions about raised loft boarding in County Fermanagh

How do I book a survey in County Fermanagh?

Send the form or call us. We call back to agree a time and confirm it in writing.

Do you cover the whole of County Fermanagh?

Yes. We cover every town and village in County Fermanagh, including Enniskillen, Irvinestown and Lisnaskea.

Is loft boarding included in VAT relief?

No. Boarding is not an energy-saving material, so it is standard-rated if VAT applies, while the insulation underneath can be zero-rated.

How much weight can a boarded loft take?

Ordinary household storage such as boxes and cases is fine on most lofts. Heavy items need the joists assessing. Trussed roofs are lighter than traditional cut roofs.