For more than two decades, Kilcaven Property Developments Ltd has earned a reputation for delivering quality construction projects across the South East. Based in Ballingly, Co Wexford, the family-run contractor has successfully combined traditional values with a flexible approach to an ever-changing marketplace, enabling it to remain a trusted partner for public bodies, commercial clients and private homeowners alike.
Established in 2005, Kilcaven Property Developments has grown steadily under the direction of Garry Sinnott, continuing a proud family tradition in the construction industry.
Today, the company employs eight people directly and has built its reputation on delivering projects to the highest standards while maintaining close relationships with clients and design teams.
Operating across a broad range of sectors, Kilcaven specialises in public sector developments, commercial construction, civil engineering works, residential housing, extensions and increasingly, energy retrofit projects. Rather than focusing on one particular area, the company has deliberately diversified its services to ensure long-term sustainability.
“While we continue to have a strong presence in the public sector we are also seeing an increase in our commercial and civil works over the last months,” Garry explained
“We have worked consistently in both areas over the years along with the building of one-off houses, home extensions and retrofit projects.”
That balanced workload has proved particularly valuable in recent years as the private housing market has fluctuated while opportunities in the public and commercial sectors have continued to grow.
One of Kilcaven’s largest current projects is the major redevelopment of the Wallace’s SuperValu supermarket in Wellingtonbridge.
The phased development represents a significant investment in the local community and showcases the company’s ability to successfully deliver complex projects while allowing businesses to remain operational.
“We are currently working on a large redevelopment programme of the SuperValu supermarket at Wellingtonbridge Wexford,” Garry said
Phase one of the project was to significantly increase the existing car park capacity by 80 spaces. This was completed on time and within budget at the end of November 2025
“We are now two months into Phase Two of the project to extend the size of the supermarket building by nearly 50%. The project is running to plan and we will achieve practical completion of the works by November with full completion in early 2027.”
Working on live retail environments requires careful planning, close coordination and an experienced workforce capable of minimising disruption while maintaining strict safety standards. It is an area where Kilcaven has demonstrated considerable expertise.
The company also recently completed one of its most high-profile public sector projects for Wexford County Council – the construction of new state-of-the-art public toilet facilities at Curracloe, one of Ireland’s most popular beaches.
The project provides modern facilities for visitors while complementing the area’s growing tourism offering.
“Last year we completed a special project for Wexford County Council, a new state-of-the-art water facilities centre in Curracloe,” Garry noted.
“That was a €1.5m project which took nine months to complete. Running parallel with the works we also constructed 2 new local authority houses for the County Council.
“That’s where we’re at. We’re maintaining our presence in the housing market although we have noticed a slowdown in the construction of one-off private houses. In the last few years our projects have mainly consisted of commercial and public sector works.”
Repeated success in securing local authority contracts reflects the confidence public sector clients place in Kilcaven’s ability to consistently deliver projects on time, within budget and to a high standard of workmanship.
Despite its continued success, the company has no ambition to pursue rapid expansion for expansion’s sake.
Instead, Garry believes maintaining a manageable size allows Kilcaven to preserve the personal service and attention to detail that have become hallmarks of the business.
“Our aim is to keep the team we have and keep it competitive,” he said.
“We’re happy with where we are and our focus at the moment is to try and keep it like that rather than overstretch ourselves.”
This measured approach has enabled the company to maintain strong quality control while fostering long-term relationships with employees, subcontractors and suppliers.
As a family-owned business, Kilcaven places great emphasis on honesty, reliability and delivering value for money. Those principles continue to underpin every project the company undertakes, regardless of its size or complexity.
“We’re a family-run business with a strong reputation,” Garry stated.
“We go in and we deliver on time and on budget. We work with our clients to achieve their goals with for a fair price for a good product.”
That straightforward philosophy has served the company well over the years, helping it build an enviable reputation throughout Wexford and the wider South East.
Repeat business and recommendations continue to account for a significant proportion of its workload, reflecting the trust clients place in the Kilcaven team.
Looking ahead, Garry recognises that the construction industry continues to evolve, particularly within the public procurement sector.
Increasingly, local authorities are favouring Design & Build procurement models, requiring contractors to broaden their capabilities and work even more collaboratively with professional design teams.
Rather than viewing these changes as obstacles, Kilcaven sees them as opportunities to further develop its expertise and continue diversifying its service offering.
“We recognise the changing market and we are changing and adapting with it,” Garry said.
“Local Authorities seem to be Tendering for more Design & Build project, which means that small and medium enterprise companies like ours have to adapt and change. That’s what we’re trying to do.
“We don’t put all our eggs in one basket. Our projects range from civils work to deep retrofitting, and we’re trying to catch our market that way. We hope to continue going forward in that vein where we’re known for being able to diversify.”
With a skilled and experienced workforce, a growing portfolio of successful commercial and public sector projects, and a reputation built on integrity and quality workmanship, Kilcaven Property Developments is well positioned for the future.
While the company has no desire to become the biggest contractor in the region, its commitment to delivering dependable, high-quality construction solutions ensures it will remain one of Wexford’s most respected building firms for many years to come.
Kilcaven Property Developments Ltd
Ballingly Enterprise Centre,
Ballingly,
Co Wexford,
Y35 K7KX.
Tel: 051 561 985
Email: [email protected]
This article was published in Building Ireland Magazine, November 2026, Vol 12 No 12
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