Meet the team

The same faces on every job

We're a small team on purpose. The people who price your job are the people who build it, and between us we have over 100 years in the building industry.

Paul Howell

Founder, carpenter & joiner

Founded Howell & Sons in 2018

Paul set up Howell & Sons in 2018 after years in the trade. He visits every job, prices it himself and is your point of contact from the first visit to the final walk-round.

Blair

Foreman & bricklayer

With us for 5 years

Blair runs our sites day to day and lays the brickwork. If Paul isn't on site, Blair is.

Jeff

Lead carpenter

With us for 5 years

Jeff leads our carpentry, from roof structures and floors to the finishing joinery.

Nick

Groundworker, steel fixer & landscaper

With us for 4 years

Nick handles the groundworks and foundations, fixes the steel, and finishes the outside once the build is done.

Trades we trust

People we've worked with for years

For the specialist trades we use the same people every time, so the standard doesn't change from one job to the next.

Plasterers

Working with us for five years.

Electricians

Working with us for five years.

Plumbers

Trusted local plumbers we know well.

Painter & decorator

A friend since our school days, and with us from the start.

Free, no-obligation quotes

Planning a project? Let’s talk it through.

We’re happy to come out, look at the space and give honest advice.