Grangebarry Construction Ltd has earned an outstanding reputation in the building industry over the past quarter of a century. Based in Moyglass, Fethard, Co. Tipperary, the family-run business specialises in new builds, extensions and renovations for the private and public sectors.
The company is fronted by John Healy who is ably assisted by office manager Carmel Wisely and a small, but dedicated team of carpenters and general labourers. Grangebarry Construction also employs several other skilled tradespeople on a subcontract basis.
John has been working on building sites since he was 16 years of age and qualified as a carpenter at 20. He then gained experience before becoming a roofing contractor, subcontracting for other local builders. During this time, his two younger brothers, Gerard and Denis, served their time with John as apprentice carpenters. In 1998, John took the step to become a building contractor where his son David is now serving his time as an apprentice carpenter.
From humble beginnings, Grangebarry Construction has grown into one of the leading home builders in the Premier County and beyond. Mindful that building a house is probably the biggest investment you will ever make, John and his team take great care and pride in completing your dream home. They have completed numerous projects in counties Tipperary, Kilkenny, Waterford and Laois, and provide a standard of work that is second to none. John covers a variety of roles, from pricing, meeting clients, organising materials, overseeing jobs and also failing in with his team onsite, doing everything from being on a roof nailing rafters to being on the ground laying pipes.
“We survived a recession and a pandemic by being resilient and innovative. We would never take anything for granted,” Carmel says.
“You can’t be complacent because nobody knows what’s around the corner. You saw how quickly Covid hit us and the impact it had. I believe the reason we are so busy today is because we take on all works, from small difficult jobs to large jobs. During quiet times, it was the small jobs that kept us going and we are very grateful to our clients for that. John has a particular interest in bringing old buildings back to life again and gets a great sense of satisfaction from these jobs.”
Superior workmanship, value-for-money and a commitment to working closely with clients are the hallmarks of Grangebarry Construction, which takes its name from the townland John hails from. Health & Safety is also at the core of the business.
From concept to completion, John is with you every step of the way, ensuring that your new project is built to your specific needs and matched to your budget. All of his work is fully insured and complies with the current building regulations. The company is also registered with the SEAI and the Better Energy Homes Scheme which enables it to complete retrofit projects. This is a great help when completing social housing for Tipperary County Council.
Whether your next project is a new build, extension or renovation, Grangebarry Construction’s one-stop-shop approach will ensure that the building process is smooth and hassle free.
The South Tipperary contractor’s reputation for quality construction and ability to complete projects on time and within the agreed budget is borne out by the high volume of repeat business and referrals it receives from architects, designers and scores of satisfied customers. “By employing highly-skilled people, working closely with our architects and designers, and using only the very best building products, we’re able to deliver the highest quality construction to our clients,” Carmel adds.
“We’re very competitive when pricing jobs and are lucky to have a very dedicated and highly-professional team of carpenters, plumbers, electricians, plasterers, block layers, joiners and ground workers on board. We have our own plant and machinery which is vital when you’re working on multiple projects at the same time.
“We have worked hard over the years to earn a good name. When you’re as passionate as John is about construction, you’ll succeed. He takes immense pride in his work and loves a challenge. He’ll always go the extra mile to ensure clients are happy. If our clients are happy, we’re happy.”
Grangebarry Construction’s new builds are typically between 2,000 and 3,000 sq. ft. in size. The company currently has various projects going on, including new builds, local extensions and renovations to private houses and social houses for Tipperary County Council.
“We’ve been on Tipperary County Council’s books since 2019 and were very grateful to be able to work through the Covid lockdowns on social housing projects as an essential service provider,” the affable office manager explains.
Asked how the Moyglass-based contractor is faring in the face of soaring building material costs, Carmel replies: “As suppliers are only holding their quotes for a short period, it does make pricing a little more challenging, but we make sure that we keep up-to-date with this as much as possible. A shortage of skilled staff is another big challenge facing the industry.”
The company’s main suppliers are Stakelums Home & Hardware in Thurles, Fogarty Concrete in Templederry, Gleeson Concrete in Moyglass, Brett’s Hardware in Mullinahone, Holden Metal & Aluminium Works in Callan, S Holden & Bros Ltd in Kilkenny, FitzStoves in Cashel, Bob Fitzgerald Hardware in Clonmel and Lahart’s Hardware in Killenaule. Architects include Dan Keane in Portlaoise, Rojo Studios in Waterford and Frank Casey in Stradbally, Co. Laois and Niall Dennehy Engineering in Clonmel.
John and Carmel would like to take this opportunity to thank their clients, suppliers and architects for their continued support as well as staff and sub-contractors for their hard work, commitment and skill.
Grangebarry Construction Ltd
Grangebarry,
Moyglass,
Fethard,
Co. Tipperary.
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 052 9157835/0864055551
Mobile: 087 9881197
Web: www.grangebarryconstruction.com
This article was published in Building Ireland Magazine, December 2022, Vol 8 No 12
