Serving Torbay · Building across South Devon jbcarpentryandbuilding@yahoo.com07511 309544 AboutServices Areas Our WorkReviewsContact07511 309544Get Your Plans Priced - Home - Areas We Cover - Builders in Salcombe # Builders in SalcombeLed by Jake Brown Exposed sites, steep plots and high expectations. We build your Salcombe plans with the structure and weatherproofing to match the location. Get Your Plans Priced, Free - Director: 18 years' trade experience - 11+ years trading in South Devon - 1-year indemnity-backed guarantee - Public liability insured - City & Guilds bricklaying & carpentry ## Building at the southern tip of Devon Salcombe is within our South Devon service area. We serve it from our base at 156 Newton Road, Torquay. We work in Salcombe, Malborough, Hope Cove, Thurlestone, East Portlemouth, South Pool and the coastal villages around Bolt Head and Prawle. Our services include extensions, structural alterations and refurbishments. The scope and finish can be agreed for the individual property. Our end-to-end project management (groundworks, shell and specialist trades coordinated by one team) suits owners who aren't always in Salcombe themselves. ## Salcombe's property types Salcombe has historic fishermen's cottages and townhouses tight to the waterfront, Victorian and Edwardian villas on the slopes, and a large number of later and contemporary homes making the most of estuary views. Plots are frequently steep, terraced and held up by retaining walls, with limited parking and access. ### Building work for Salcombe properties - Extensions and remodels of estuary-view homes - Refurbishments of second homes and holiday lets - Retaining walls and terraced gardens - Structural alterations for open-plan layouts - Rubber flat roofs and terraces on exposed sites ## Our services in Salcombe We offer the services below across our South Devon service area. Contact us to discuss the scope for your property in Salcombe. Our core team handles groundworks, brickwork, blockwork and structural carpentry, with specialist trades managed through the company. ### House Extensions in Salcombe Extensions for Salcombe homes with foundations, drainage and weatherproofing designed for the coast. View house extensions ### Structural Alterations in Salcombe Open up layouts to make the most of estuary views, safely supported. View structural alterations ### Refurbishments in Salcombe Structural upgrades and managed fit-outs for second homes and holiday lets. View refurbishments ### Landscaping in Salcombe Retaining walls and terraces for steep coastal gardens. View landscaping ### Barn Conversions in Salcombe Turn a redundant agricultural building into a sound, liveable home. We handle the structural repair, groundworks and shell so the character survives and the building lasts. View barn conversions ### Basement Conversions in Salcombe Turn a damp, unused cellar into dry, usable space. We carry out the structural conversion and waterproofing to the system specified for your project. View basement conversions ### Underpinning in Salcombe Foundation strengthening and ground stabilisation to your engineer’s design. The cause of movement and the appropriate repair should be assessed before work starts. View underpinning ### Flat Roofing in Salcombe A flat roof that keeps the weather out. As approved rubber roofing installers, we fit rubber membranes on properly built decks for extensions, garages and replacements. View flat roofing ### Septic Tank Installation in Salcombe Reliable drainage for properties off the mains. We prepare the ground, excavate and install your tank to the agreed drainage design and installation requirements. View septic tank installation ### Driveways in Salcombe Driveway excavation, sub-bases and surfacing. We prepare the ground and build to the agreed levels, drainage design and surface specification. View driveways ## Why choose us in Salcombe ### Local base We're based at 156 Newton Road, Torquay; within our South Devon service area. ### Director’s trade experience Director Jake Brown is City & Guilds qualified in bricklaying and carpentry, with 18 years of trade experience. ### 11+ years trading The company has been building across South Devon for over 11 years. ### In-house structural team Groundworks, brickwork, blockwork, structural carpentry and underpinning are handled by our own core team. ### Building Control liaison We work alongside client architects and engineers and can liaise with Building Control officers on site where needed. ### Guaranteed and insured 1-year indemnity-backed workmanship guarantee, plus business and public liability insurance. ## What makes building in Salcombe different Location brings value and demands more from every part of a build. ### Severe coastal exposure Wind-driven rain and salt air test roofs, openings and masonry on exposed sites; suitable detailing depends on the design and location. ### Steep, constrained plots Some sites may have retaining walls, terraces or limited access, affecting both structural design and logistics. ### Remote owners If an owner cannot attend site regularly, project coordination and communication arrangements can be discussed before work starts. ### Ageing waterfront buildings Older cottages and townhouses often need structural repair before new work can go in. ## Building in Salcombe: what to know ### Planning in Salcombe Planning requirements depend on the property and proposed work. Your architect should check any conservation, listed-building or protected-landscape restrictions and confirm the necessary consents. We build from the project drawings and can liaise with Building Control officers where needed. ### Coastal building considerations Coastal exposure may affect roofs, openings and masonry. Weatherproofing and structural details should follow the project drawings, suitable specifications and roofing-system requirements. ### Discussing a Salcombe project Contact Jake to discuss your site and drawings. We can assess access and the proposed structural work at a free site visit, with fit-out pricing or shell handover agreed to suit your project. ### Managing a build remotely If you cannot attend site regularly, discuss communication and project coordination with Jake before work starts. The company manages structural phases and specialist trades and works alongside client architects and engineers. ## How we work in Salcombe - Step 1 ### Send your plans Share your drawings for your Salcombe property, plus any structural calculations. - Step 2 ### Free site visit We visit the site in Salcombe to check access, ground conditions and how you'd like it finished. - Step 3 ### Clear written price You get a written quote for the work, with any fit-out priced separately if you want it. - Step 4 ### Managed build Groundworks, shell and specialist trades coordinated, with Building Control liaison where needed. - Step 5 ### Completion and guarantee Handover of the finished work, covered by our 1-year indemnity-backed workmanship guarantee. ## Building in Salcombe: common questions ### Do you serve Salcombe? Yes. We serve Salcombe from our base at 156 Newton Road, Torquay. ### How quickly can you get to Salcombe for a site visit? Call Jake or send your drawings to arrange a free site visit in Salcombe. Timing depends on availability. Our hours are Monday to Saturday, 6:30am to 6:00pm. ### How much does building work cost in Salcombe? Every project is priced from its own drawings, ground conditions and access, so there's no fixed rate. Site visits and quotes are free, and you'll receive a clear written price before any work starts. ### Do you offer emergency call-outs in Salcombe? Contact Jake to discuss project availability in Salcombe. If a structure appears unsafe, seek urgent advice from a qualified structural engineer or the appropriate emergency service. ### Is the work guaranteed and insured? All completed work is covered by a 1-year indemnity-backed workmanship guarantee, and the company holds business and public liability insurance. ### Do you cover Salcombe from Torbay? Yes. Salcombe is within our South Devon service area, along with Malborough, Hope Cove and Thurlestone. ### Can you manage a project if I don't live in Salcombe? Yes. We manage projects end to end, coordinating groundworks, shell construction and specialist trades, and keep you updated. ### Do you work on holiday lets in Salcombe? Yes. We carry out structural upgrades and refurbishments, and can price the fit-out or hand over to your own trades. ### Do you work in Hope Cove and Thurlestone? Yes, along with Malborough, East Portlemouth, South Pool and the coastal villages around Salcombe. ### Can you remodel a Salcombe home to open up the views? Yes. We carry out structural alterations, including wall removals and steels, to your architect's and engineer's design. ### Do you install rubber roofing on Salcombe terraces? We're approved rubber roofing installers and can fit rubber roofing to flat roofs and suitable roof terraces as specified in your drawings. ### Nearby areas we cover - Kingsbridge - Dartmouth - South HamsBack to the homepage or contact us. ## Building in Salcombe?Get your plans priced. Free site visit and a clear written quote. Director Jake Brown brings 18 years of trade experience. All completed work carries a 1-year indemnity-backed workmanship guarantee. Get Your Plans Priced, Free +44 7511 309544 JB Carpentry and Building Ltd Groundworks and structural building specialists serving Torbay and South Devon. 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