Business Details
Reliable Construction Services in Devon
Established as one of Devon's most respected general building and carpentry contractors, 1st Choice Carpentry ALM has built a strong reputation through three decades of expertise in construction projects. We serve local councils, commercial enterprises, and private homeowners with comprehensive services including property extensions, kitchen and bathroom installations, and specialist adaptations for disabled and elderly clients. Our accreditation under the CHAS health and safety scheme demonstrates our commitment to industry best practices while our registration with Devon, Plymouth, and South Hams councils confirms our local authority credentials. With certified trades covering plumbing to redecoration, we guarantee all work meets Gas Safe, NICEIC, and FENSA standards through qualified professionals.Our full-service approach extends to commercial washroom installations with bespoke laminate cubicles and Corian work surfaces alongside domestic joinery projects. For accessibility improvements, we deliver permanent concrete ramps, wheelchair-friendly PVC doors, and medicare-compliant wet rooms using specialist products from AKW and Impey. The company's guarantee covers all completed works, supported by capabilities to handle projects of any scale through direct contracts or subcontractor arrangements with national builders.
Services
Property extensions
Kitchen installations
Disabled adaptations
Commercial washrooms
Joinery supply
Ramp installations
Wet room creation
Window replacement
Plumbing services
Painting & decoration
Highlights and features
- Accredited under CHAS health and safety scheme
- Gas Safe, NICEIC and FENSA-certified tradespeople
- Registered with Devon, Plymouth and South Hams councils
- Supply specialist medicare products from AKW and Impey
- Guarantee covering all completed works
Associations and certifications
- CHAS
- Gas Safe
- NICEIC
- FENSA
Services
Property extensions
We design and construct property extensions tailored to specific requirements. Our team handles planning permissions, structural calculations and finishes to create functional living spaces. The service includes full building regulation compliance for domestic and council-funded projects.
Disabled adaptations
Specialist adaptations help improve accessibility for disabled and elderly individuals. We install wet rooms with AKW/Impey products, create permanent ramps, and modify doorways using galvanised handrails. All work complies with current accessibility standards for council and private clients.
Kitchen installations
We supply and install modern kitchens with premium marble and hardwood worktops. Our service includes plumbing connections, electrical installations, and final decoration to complete functional cooking spaces for domestic properties.
Commercial washrooms
We provide commercial washrooms with bespoke laminate cubicles and Corian worktops. The installation covers pipework, drainage, electrical systems, and final decoration for business premises requiring durable sanitary facilities.
Joinery supply
Our softwood and hardwood joinery service includes custom window and door production. We manufacture and install traditional or modern joinery elements to match property styles while maintaining FENSA compliance for all installations.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Devon, including Plymouth and South Hams council areas, providing both domestic and commercial building services.
Are your tradespeople certified?
All our gas engineers are Gas Safe registered, electricians hold NICEIC certification, and window/door installers are FENSA registered.
Do you handle council work?
Yes, we regularly undertake disabled adaptation projects for local councils, including wet room installations and accessibility improvements.
What guarantees do you offer?
All completed work is covered by our company guarantee, with full documentation provided upon project completion.
Can you handle commercial projects?
We specialize in commercial washrooms with bespoke laminate cubicles and Corian work surfaces for business clients.
Do you subcontract work?
Yes, we offer a labour subcontracting service for national contractors through our team of CHAS-accredited tradespeople.
