Ryan and Mike

Shire Homes

Shire Homes brings the best in construction and joinery services across Cumbria and beyond.

Website: www.shire-homes.co.uk
Email: info@shire-homes.co.uk
Phone: 01539 727711
Address: Shire Homes Ltd, 3 Mintsfeet Rd S, Kendal LA9 6ND

With a specialist team of highly-skilled craftsmen they offer a wide range of bespoke opportunities, from the restoration of a Grade I listed building to inspirational new homes, barn conversions to fine timber lodges, renovations to patios, driveways and landscaping.

Quality is their hallmark, superb results the norm.

Why Shire Homes?
It came from Lord of the Rings and the hobbit. Shire was a region in Tolkien’s fictional Middle-earth.

How long has the business been running?
Since 2004

Your role?
I’m one of two company directors, the other being Mike Parsley, also I’m head joiner and along with Mike manage projects.

What sort of services do you provide?
We undertake all aspects of building and joinery work, combing the traditional techniques and skills of our artisan forbears with latest technology and methods.
Achieving the ultimate in aesthetics and atmosphere, our extensive contacts for reclaimed timber, building materials and artefacts means Shire Homes can create stunning finishes whatever the project.

We also offer full project management, roofing, groundwork and drainage contracts and fit the finest oak trusses and frames.

Unique selling points?
We pride ourselves on the highest standards in our work and our passion for the job in hand is second to none.
We are proud of a long-standing reputation which goes before us. Whether we are working on a stately home or caravan decking, customers can be confident of a job completed by experts dedicated to going the extra distance.

How many staff?
Seven to twelve including sub-contractors.

Which commissions brings the most satisfaction and why?
Every single thing we do brings satisfaction because ultimately we are proud of all our completed jobs, whether that’s something lasting a two days or two years.

What do clients say?
That we go the extra mile and give the end job 100 percent dedication to make sure no stone is left unturned. Our workmanship is constantly praised, along with the finished job. This means we can guarantee total customer satisfaction with complete confidence.

What about you?
I left school with no qualifications and dyslexia, but had the passion for hard work and a love for woodwork. 25 years on I am very proud of my successes.

It’s been a roller coaster of ups and downs and I’ve learnt so much. I have a passion for success even when life’s hurdles slow me down.