Builders & carpenters · North Devon
Extensions and new builds, done properly the first time.
Adam Harrison, ex-Royal Marine, qualified bricklayer, and the person who quotes, manages and finishes your job. One point of contact from first estimate to final snag, with a 12-month no-quibble workmanship guarantee behind every build.
- Free, no-obligation initial estimate
- Honest pricing, explained before you commit
- One point of contact from start to snag
- 12-month no-quibble workmanship guarantee
- Established 2020Team of five, owner on site
- £5m public liabilityPlus £10m employers' liability
- 12-month guaranteeNo-quibble workmanship cover
- 10-year warrantyStructural cover on new builds
- Private clients onlyWe don't work for developers
What we build
One firm for the whole job, from foundations to final finish
Most builders hand you off. We keep the trades under one roof and bring in certified specialists only where the law requires it, so nobody can pass the blame, and nothing stalls between trades.
- 01New BuildsGround-up homes for private clients, with a 10-year structural warranty.
- 02ExtensionsSingle and two-storey extensions, structural work included.
- 03RenovationsFull property refurbishments, including period and listed cottages.
- 04KitchensSupply and fit, or fit your own units; tiling, electrics and plumbing covered.
- 05BathroomsComplete bathroom installations finished as a single package.
- 06CarpentryFirst and second fix carpentry led by a City & Guilds qualified carpenter.
- 07General BuildingBrickwork, blockwork and repairs from a qualified bricklayer by trade.
- 08Groundworks & FoundationsDig, drainage and foundations set out properly from day one.
- 09Structural AlterationsWall removals and openings, designed with our structural engineer.
- 10PlasteringSkimming and rendering to a clean, ready-to-decorate finish.
- 11TilingWall and floor tiling completed in-house as part of the build.
Shell to finish
The parts you never see again decide how it lasts.
The parts of a build you never see again once it is closed up decide how the house behaves in ten years. That is where the standard has to hold.
- Set out properly, built by qualified tradesChecked by the owner. Notifiable work goes through building control.
- Structural work engineer-designedFoundations, steels and openings, inspected before they are covered up.
- Closed up fast, kept liveableSequenced to get weathertight quickly while you stay in the house.
Under constructionFinished
Drag to compare: two stages from our extension work
Why clients choose us
A build you don't have to chase, question or police
You deal with the owner, not a call centre
Adam quotes the work, runs the site and answers the phone. There is no account manager relaying messages and no site foreman making decisions you never approved.
Honest numbers, explained before you commit
Every price is an estimate with a contingency built in and openly discussed, because material costs move and older Devon properties hide surprises. You are told what might change and why, up front.
Certified specialists where it matters
Part-P registered electricians, gas-registered engineers and an established structural engineer are brought in for the work that legally requires them, coordinated by us, not left to you.
Guaranteed after we leave
A 12-month no-quibble workmanship guarantee, plus a 10-year structural warranty and a 12-month snagging process on new builds.
Meet Adam Harrison
Royal Marine discipline, applied to building work
Adam started a bricklaying apprenticeship at sixteen and joined the military at nineteen. The habits the Marines drilled into him (turn up, plan properly, finish what you start) are the same habits that now run every site.
After being discharged he bought a digger, went back into the trade, and set up on his own in 2020. Since then the business has grown steadily into a close-knit team of five. Adam is a qualified bricklayer by trade with roughly twenty years standing, and has built his own house from the ground up, with a little help from a carpenter.
He is on the tools and project-manages every job personally, from the first estimate to the final item on the snagging list.
Client reviews
What North Devon homeowners say about the finished job
We have been very pleased with the overall quality of the work done to renovate an C18th cottage, putting in a modern bathroom and kitchen without losing the sense of the historical character. The team were cheerful and polite at all times; their skill levels were high, particularly carpentry, plastering, electrics, decoration. They were impressive problem solvers and although we wanted the work completed sooner than it was (so star rating 4.5) we did recognise there were unforeseen challenges. Costs seemed par for the course and were well explained.
Adam and his team have just completed a new build for us. It is high spec and completed to a very high standard. They are very approachable and happy to answer any questions, they are trustworthy, reliable and always turn up on time. Would highly recommend.
Reliable, experienced builder that gave me confidence in the construction of my extension. Highly recommend this company.
How it works
Four clear stages, no guesswork in between
You always know what happens next, who is on site, and what it costs before the work starts.
- 01
Free initial estimate
We visit, look at your plans or ideas, and give you an honest ballpark figure with no obligation.
- 02
Detailed quote
A full itemised quote is produced for a fee, refunded in full when you go ahead. Contingency and risks are explained openly.
- 03
Build, project-managed
Adam runs the programme, coordinates certified subcontractors and keeps you updated. Payment is staged to suit the job length.
- 04
Snag and guarantee
We walk the job with you, clear the snagging list, and back it with a 12-month no-quibble workmanship guarantee.
Estimate builder
Get a ballpark figure in thirty seconds
Pick the job, drag the size, choose a finish. You'll see the kind of range Adam would talk you through on a first visit, and you can send it to him with one tap.
An indicative range for budgeting, not a quote. Adam's free site visit firms it up; a detailed itemised quote follows, its fee refunded in full if you go ahead. Every price carries an openly discussed contingency.
Open the full estimate builder, including new builds and two-storey extensions
Where we work
Covering North Devon and the towns around it
Based at Langtree, near Great Torrington. If your property sits inside these areas, we can be with you for an estimate.
Before you enquire
Straight answers to the usual questions
If your question isn't here, ring Adam directly; you'll get the same straight answer on the phone.
How do you price a job?
Every price is given as an estimate rather than a fixed figure, because material costs move and older properties hide surprises. A contingency is built in and explained up front. Your initial estimate is free; producing a full, itemised quote carries a fee, which is refunded in full if you go ahead with the work.
How and when do I pay?
Payment is arranged to suit the size and length of the job and agreed before work starts. On longer projects that usually means staged invoices, for example bi-weekly with seven days to pay. Bank transfer is preferred, and card payment is also accepted.
Are you insured, and is the work guaranteed?
Yes. We carry £5 million public liability and £10 million employers' liability cover. All work comes with a 12-month no-quibble workmanship guarantee: if something isn't right, we put it right. After the 12 months we still look at it, carrying out a small investigation to establish the cause and the best way forward. New builds also come with a 10-year structural warranty through a warranty provider and a 12-month snagging process.
Can you handle plans, planning and building control?
Most clients come to us with plans already drawn. If you don't have any, we can introduce you to the architect who drew up Adam's own house. On notifiable work such as extensions and new builds, we can run the building control application through a private building control company for a fee, or you can apply directly to your council; we'll advise which suits your job.
Do you use subcontractors?
Only where certification is required. We bring in Part-P registered electricians and gas-registered plumbing engineers, plus an established structural engineer for structural work. Adam project-manages the whole job from first estimate to final snag, so you deal with one person throughout.
Do you work with developers?
No. We work with private clients only, which keeps the workload on a small number of jobs at a time and the standard where it should be.
Which areas do you cover?
We work across North Devon and the surrounding towns and villages, including Great Torrington, Bideford, Barnstaple, Holsworthy, Hatherleigh, Winkleigh, Braunton, Langtree, Shebbear, Buckland Brewer, Northam and Westward Ho! and Appledore.
Next step
Tell us about your project and get a free initial estimate
No obligation, no sales pitch: a straight conversation with the man who will run your build.
£5m public liability · £10m employers' liability · 12-month no-quibble workmanship guarantee