How much does a drive drainage job cost in County Fermanagh?
In Northern Ireland, a drive drainage job usually costs £330–£950 including VAT. Your exact price depends on what the survey or your photos show, and is fixed in writing before anything is booked.
| Item | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Channel drain run across a drive | £330–£950 |
| Edging or kerb, bedded and haunched | £19–£50 per metre |
| Typical channel drain run | £330–£950 |
| Soakaway | £860–£1,900 |
| Highway authority dropped kerb application fee | £50–£480 |
Guide figures for Northern Ireland, checked 9 November 2026.
Towns we cover in County Fermanagh
We quote drainage in every town across County Fermanagh, including:
What is included?
Drainage for block paving makes sure rain leaves the surface in a controlled way: falls in the paving direct it, channel drains collect it across openings, and a soakaway or approved connection takes it away. Standard block paving sheds most of its rain, so a drive without a plan for the water ends up with puddles, wet thresholds or water running onto the pavement.
Wet winters in Northern Ireland make falls, edge restraints and full joints especially important.
- Soakaway crates or rubble soakaways where ground allows
- Threshold drainage at doors and garages
- Connection to an existing surface water gully where permitted
- Linear channel drains with gratings rated for cars
- Levels survey and a falls plan
What the survey covers
- How the new work ties into the paving
- Who must approve the work and how long that takes
- Levels of the pavement, kerb and drive
- Load ratings needed for covers and gratings
- Where water collects now and where it can go
Rules for front drives in County Fermanagh
In Northern Ireland, a hard surface between the front of the house and the road that covers or replaces more than 5 m² must be porous or permeable, or drain to a permeable area within the property, to be permitted development.
Hard surfaces within the grounds of a listed building need listed building consent. Planning is handled by your district council, so check with its planning office if you are unsure.
Dropped kerbs in Northern Ireland are approved by DfI Roads (the Department for Infrastructure), not the council; check planning separately with the council.
General guidance, not legal advice. Your survey confirms what applies to your home. See the planning guide.
How it works
Tell us about the job
Use the form, the quote tool, WhatsApp or a call.
We take a look
A survey visit, or photos for smaller repair and cleaning jobs.
Price in writing
Every line itemised, including the dig, edging and drainage.
Booked and built
Agreed start date, then the work, the final clean-down and the joint top-up.
Drainage in County Fermanagh: questions
Can this be done at the same time as a new drive in County Fermanagh?
Yes, and it usually should be, so the levels match and the paving is only disturbed once.
Do you work in Enniskillen?
Yes. We cover all of County Fermanagh, including Enniskillen.
How much does a drive drainage job cost in County Fermanagh?
Guide price: £330–£950 including VAT. The survey confirms the work needed.
Who approves a drive drainage job in County Fermanagh?
For a dropped kerb, DfI Roads. For drainage and covers on private land, no approval is usually needed, but connections to public sewers need the water company's consent.
