Crafting bespoke homes with heart and precision.
managing director
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.
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.