News for 2010


Chudleigh development completed

Chudleigh Development

Our development, which includes two and three bedrooms homes, flats and shops, is finished and there is nothing left to sell!

The criteria for development were restricted by the need to blend with the surrounding Georgian architecture.  Our objective was to provide retail space and living accommodation that complimented its surroundings and was appropriate to the local style of properties.  Careful planning, attentive architects and skilled workmen allowed us to complete this development on time, within budget and has been a remarkably satisfying project.


External Wall Insulation

We have several External Wall Insulation projects underway in Cornwall. Our clients for these schemes include private home owners, social landlords and a village hall, well used by the local community.

We have several External Wall Insulation projects underway in Cornwall.  Our clients for these schemes include private home owners, social landlords and a village hall, well used by the local community. 

Hard to treat properties are of particular concern to social landlords and private home owners and we have been applying External Wall Insulation to many houses and flats in Devon and Cornwall for over twelve years.   Our contract with Carrick Housing Association is a long term project providing External Wall Insulation to their hard to treat properties, not only can the thermal insulation help to keep the buildings warm, it also improves the appearance of the properties and in many cases, raises the social environment of the area.

Due to the original construction of solid masonry walls, homes are not provided with acceptable thermal insulation levels to comply with current Building Regulations and often suffer with condensation problems.  The application of External Wall Insulation can help to eliminate condensation problems, provide the required insulation, and in addition, is a cost effective, low maintenance external finish.

In Devon and Cornwall, we are approved specialists of Wetherby Building Systems Ltd www.wbs-ltd.co. Please visit their website for more information.

Private landlords and homeowners may be eligible for grants, visit the website www.government-grants.co.uk., for details.


Gentleman’s Residence, Highweek House, Highweek Village, Newton Abbot, Devon

Highweek House

Another development project for R Brewer Construction, the original house is a fine example of the larger gentlemen’s residences that presided on the higher levels overlooking Newton Abbot, and surrounding countryside. 

We are currently working on this property, refurbishing throughout whilst the unique comfortable atmosphere of a family house is retained within its walls.  When the project is complete, Highweek House will have 5 bedrooms, an impressive entrance hall with original minster fireplace, comfortable large sitting room, open plan kitchen and family room, boot room with cloakroom and utility.  The generous gardens are ideal for family life.  The property will be sold on the open market.

After Highweek House is finished, we will build two smaller new homes nearby.  Architecturally designed and sited next to the small road that leads only to Highweek Church, these properties will blend perfectly into the surrounding area.   


Sponsorship – it helps to make a difference !

At R Brewer Construction Ltd we enjoy supporting activities and charities.  We have been asked to:

Donate a hamper to the community at Ludgvan, Cornwall, where an auction was held to raise money for KING’S COLLEGE HOSPITAL, London, the teaching hospital and centre for Liver disease and transplantation, www.kch.nhs.uk

Give sponsorship to the DAWLISH COASTERS RUNNING CLUB, for their annual event “Oh My Obelisk” a challenging uphill course that attracts over 350 participants. www.dawlishcoasters.co.uk

Support the SHALDON WILDLIFE TRUST – The smallest zoo in the southwest that works hard to look after and help preserve some of the small, rare, and most endangered animals in the world. www.shaldonwildlifetrust.org.uk

Support the SHALDON WATER CARNIVAL, a group of people who organise wonderful village events for the community.  These events provide traditional entertainment for families and visitors and monies raised are distributed to local charities and organisations. www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk.

We also sponsor London Marathon Runners, Cornish Coastal Walkers, Cycle Challenge Teams and Darts Teams and some of the charities that have benefited from their efforts – and our support are:

GET KIDS GOING www.getkidsgoing.com
REGAIN, The Trust for Sports Tetraplegics. www.regainsportscharity.com
VICTA – Visually Impaired Children Taking Action www.victa.org.uk