What We Build

Six services. One standard.

Every project, from a stone boundary wall to a full eco new build, is approached with the same attention to detail and the same commitment to honest communication.

Eco Construction & New Builds

Homes that sit in the landscape

We build full new homes using natural materials — stone, timber, lime render, cork insulation. Designed to breathe, last, and belong in the Portuguese hills. Every material is chosen for biological compatibility, longevity, and beauty.

Natural materials: stone, timber, lime render, cork
Energy efficient design and passive solar orientation
Bespoke architecture tailored to your vision and plot
Fully licensed and permitted through Valemora Lda

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Eco home exterior with lush garden landscaping

Renovation & Restoration

Your ruin, transformed

Old Portuguese properties brought back to life with sensitivity and skill. We understand the character of these buildings — the thick stone walls, the timber floors, the proportions — and we work with them, not against them.

Sensitivity to original character and materials
Full structural work through to final finishes
Modernise comfort without losing soul
Structural expertise built on years of Portuguese construction

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Beautifully restored interior with lime plaster walls and natural light

Masonry & Stonework

Stone that will stand for centuries

Traditional Portuguese stonework done properly — feature walls, garden boundaries, steps, patios, and structural masonry. We work with locally sourced stone using techniques that have been proven for generations.

Traditional dry stone and mortared techniques
Locally sourced Portuguese stone
Feature walls, garden walls, steps and terracing
Structural masonry for new builds and renovations

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Precision dry stone wall with timber eave detail

Carpentry & Woodwork

Timber work built to last a lifetime

Custom joinery and timber frames, hardwood floors, bespoke staircases, kitchen and bathroom cabinetry. Every piece is handcrafted to fit the space it belongs in — not ordered from a catalogue.

Custom joinery and built-in cabinetry
Timber framing and structural woodwork
Hardwood floors and bespoke staircases
Sustainably sourced timber where possible

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Reclaimed wood sliding barn door with lime plaster hallway

Natural Pools & Water Features

Swimming that feels alive

Working alongside our sister company Aqua Vitae Pools, we integrate natural, chemical-free swimming pools into construction projects. Water that feels like a living part of the landscape, not a blue plastic box.

In partnership with Aqua Vitae Pools

Chemical-free natural filtration
Seamless integration into stone terraces and gardens
Water features, garden ponds and streams
Full design and build service via aquavitaepools.com

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Timber deck with water views — natural materials and outdoor living

Project Management

Full oversight, in English

For expats managing a build from abroad, or simply navigating the Portuguese system for the first time, this is the service that makes everything else work. We handle permits, planning, and licencing — and we keep you informed at every step.

English-speaking point of contact throughout
Permits, planning and licencing support
Supplier management and procurement
Regular photo and video progress updates

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Craftsman working with natural building materials on site

Not sure where to start?

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