Crafting bespoke homes with heart and precision.

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Matthew Painter

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Matthew Painter

Matthew has dedicated his career to building and design, combining expertise with a passion for delivering exceptional homes. After earning an advanced diploma in Construction Management and Economics from Guildford College, he began his career in 1992 as the youngest Site Manager at Berkeley Homes, Hampshire. With decades of experience, Matthew now leads projects at Swallow Design & Build Ltd., ensuring every detail meets the highest standards.

managing director

Andie Painter

Andie’s creativity and passion for design have been central to the success of Swallow Design & Build Ltd. With a Business and Finance qualification at degree level from Guildford Technical College of Further & Higher Education and extensive experience in the building industry, Andie brings both expertise and vision to the company. She thrives on the variety her role offers and takes pride in dedicating herself full-time to their distinctive business model.

Andrea Painter Managing Director at Swallow Design & Build
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Our values

Integrity, honesty and fairness

Through 36 years of the Painter family business, Swallow have maintained strong values of tradition, family and loyalty. Andie and Matthew use time honoured building techniques to construct your home safely and securely. Developing relationships and enabling a constant stream of communication is vital to Swallow’s success. Andie and Matthew ensure that their clients and contractors are happy and informed every step of the building process. They believe that these are the key elements to guarantee their service is working to the best of its ability, resulting in your perfect home.

Specialised Services

Our expertise

design & build

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Design and Build is one of the main pillars of the Swallow Company. Our team creates home designs that are individual and unique to suit your lifestyle and bring your dream property to life. Building a brand-new home is a complex process that we will guide you through every step of the way. Our expert team will be alongside you, considering and planning for your every wish. We are A1 rated with the National Housing Building Council (NHBC) so you can rest assured that your property will be built to the latest regulations with meticulous attention to detail and quality.

renovation & extension

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Why move to a bigger house if you already love your home? In recent years, we have expanded our ethos to specialise in extensions and renovations. The company’s passion for design and client focused care lends itself perfectly to this field of work. Turning your existing property into your dream home is an extensive journey that can be daunting without experienced professionals. We aim to marry the old with the new seamlessly, creating a home you have always wished for.

Project Management and Development

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Our vast experience in the property industry enables the second pillar of the company: Project Management and Development. We can work with other property developers, land buyers and private or commercial companies. Our ability to work with others allows a joint development process from concept to completion. With Swallow’s team of highly skilled and trained contractors, we build to the highest constructing standards to your budget to achieve ceiling price sales figures for your development.

Conversions

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Lifestyles change over time and what once worked for you may need updating. Whether it’s a separate dining and kitchen area that needs converting to an open plan living space, a bungalow that now requires a top floor or a loft space to a cinema, Swallow will ensure that your vision can become a reality with creative design skills and practical building knowledge.

Building Consultancy

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With over 26 years’ experience in the building industry, Swallow has also worked as building consultants. Using their expertise, we have advised clients on both commercial and private residential developments. With a wealth of knowledge on planning policy and having worked closely with the planning authorities, Swallow have an excellent history of successfully obtaining development in challenging circumstances. Getting the right advice from a company you can trust is crucial in the ever-changing property market. We can also advise on Tree Preservations orders, Wildlife, Bats, Newts, Covenants, Listed Buildings, finding Land, Foundations and any other issues you might face in whilst building. Help is just a phone call or site meeting away.
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Let’s talk about your project

Ready to start building? Every great home begins with a conversation. Your vision, our expertise—let’s bring your dream home to life and create a space that reflects your lifestyle. Contact us today to start planning.