20+ years on the tools, built on word of mouth
Vowles Carpentry & Building is Paul Vowles, a South Devon carpenter and builder who turns up when he says he will, gives honest advice, and treats a small repair with just as much care as a full build.
Hi, I'm Paul Vowles
I'm a carpenter and builder, born in Devon and based in Bishopsteignton, where I live with my wife and daughter. I've spent more than twenty years on the tools across South Devon, working on everything from sticking doors and new skirting through to loft conversions, extensions and bespoke media walls.
The business has grown almost entirely on word of mouth, and honestly that tells you the bit I'm most proud of. People come back, and they send their neighbours. Carpentry is my craft, but being reliable is the thing I work hardest at.
My promise to you is a simple one. I turn up when I say I will, I give honest advice, and I treat a small repair with just as much care as a full build. No pushy sales, no jargon, just lovely work and a friendly face.
The credentials behind the craft
Paul is fully qualified, insured and a member of the relevant trade bodies, so you're properly covered and the work always meets the standards it should.
The Guild of Master Craftsmen
Members are welcomed into the Guild to honour their skill, integrity and expertise in their chosen trade. It's a mark of quality and excellence that homeowners recognise, and a reassuring sign that the person on your job genuinely knows their craft.
The Guild keeps a register of skilled, reputable professionals who are true masters of their trade, so people can always find tradespeople they can trust. For Paul, membership is a lovely testament to more than twenty years of careful, dedicated work, and to being thoroughly assessed and awarded the title of master craftsman.
Honest, careful, and on your side
The carpentry is honestly the easy part. It's the way a job is run that decides whether you'd happily recommend us afterwards. Here's what you can expect from that first call right through to handover.
- One trusted point of contact: Paul himself, never a call centre
- A free, no-obligation visit and quote
- Tidy sites, daily updates and sensible working hours
- Every snag fixed properly before we leave
A proper conversation first
Paul comes round, has a good look at the job and really listens to what you're hoping for. No pressure and no rushed pitch, just a friendly chat about whether and how it can all be done.
A clear, itemised quote
You'll get a written quote with the work broken down line by line, so you can see exactly where every penny is going. No nasty surprises halfway through, ever.
On site when we say, tidy as we go
Paul turns up when he's promised, keeps the workspace clean and updates you as the job progresses. If anything changes along the way, you'll always hear it from him first, well before it lands as a bill.
Snagged before we leave
Every detail is checked and every little snag put right before we hand the room back to you. The mark of a good job is really what you don't notice: the doors that swing sweetly, the joints you simply can't see.
Built to be lived in
A little look at some of the projects Paul has been proud to work on across South Devon. Every one started with a friendly chat, just like yours could.
Trusted by local homeowners
“I cannot fault the service or work that Paul and Harry have done. They are considerate, conscientious, hard working and they really care about the work they do.”
“Paul did an absolutely phenomenal job on our loft conversion, working with us from the design process to best utilise the space and completing everything from constructing the spiral staircase, boarding floors, insulating and fitting windows.”
“Paul and Harry give a full professional experience, when working on any project. When fitting our new kitchen he helped with those extra details that are often forgotten, and they are easy to work with.”
Got a project in mind, big or small?
Tell Paul what you're thinking and he'll get back to you personally. It's free, there's no obligation and absolutely no pressure. Just honest, friendly advice from a local builder who genuinely wants to help.