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New builds
A-rated homes from the ground up — dormer bungalows, semi-detached and detached, handed over turn-key.
- Groundworks to finish
- A-rated as standard
- Full site management
Edenderry, Co. Offaly · Est. 25 years on site
Carpentry and building,finished properly.
New builds, extensions and deep retrofits across the midlands — planned with architects and quantity surveyors, delivered turn-key by Trevor Allen and his crew.
- 25+
- Years on the tools
- A-rated
- New build standard
- Turn-key
- Complete service
- 2 weeks
- Costed estimate
What we do
Six trades. One crew.One point of contact.
Projects of any size, budget and complexity — coordinated cross-site with architects, engineers and quantity surveyors so nothing falls between trades.
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Extensions
Extra square footage that adds real value: kitchen extensions, sunrooms, garage conversions and dormers.
- Planning support
- Structural works
- Glazing & rooflights
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Renovation & retrofit
Older homes brought up to A-rated standards — insulation, airtightness, windows, rewiring and replumbing.
- Deep retrofit
- Airtightness detailing
- Grant-ready specs
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Carpentry & joinery
Trevor's own trade: first and second fix, roof structures, stairs, fitted storage and bespoke timber work.
- First & second fix
- Roof carpentry
- Bespoke joinery
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Heating & plumbing
Innovative heating systems designed for low running costs — heat pumps, underfloor and full replumbs.
- Heat pump systems
- Underfloor heating
- Full replumbs
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Electrical
Certified electrical works coordinated with the build programme, from rewires to full new-build installs.
- Rewires
- New-build installs
- Certified & tested
How we work
From first phone call to the last snag — no surprises.
- 01
Site visit & survey
We walk the site with you, measure up and give straight advice on what's worth doing and what isn't.
- 02
Costed estimate
Our quantity surveyor returns a full cost and programme estimate within two weeks of the survey.
- 03
Build
One crew, one programme. Trades coordinated cross-site, site left tidy, neighbours kept on side.
- 04
Handover
Snagged, certified and finished turn-key — with certs, warranties and a builder who answers the phone after.
Recent work
Built once. Built right.
Extension · Co. Offaly
Front & rear extension
Structural opening, glazed rear elevation and full second-fix carpentry — delivered on time and on budget.
StructuralGlazingTurn-key
Kitchen · Co. Kildare
Vaulted kitchen extension
Vaulted ceiling with rooflights, oak joinery and underfloor heating throughout.
RooflightsUnderfloor heat
Retrofit · Co. Westmeath
Cottage deep retrofit
External insulation, new windows, rewire and replumb — brought to A-rated standard.
Deep retrofitA-rated
Carpentry · Co. Offaly
Roof carpentry, new build
Cut roof and first fix on a detached A-rated home, framed and closed in ahead of programme.
First fixCut roof
Trevor Allen
Founder · Carpenter · 25 years in domestic building
Why choose us
A builder you can actually get on the phone.
Chiseled Brick is a carpentry and building contractor based in Edenderry, Co. Offaly, run by Trevor Allen. Twenty-five years in carpentry and every aspect of domestic building — from the ground up to the finished product — backed by a trusted portfolio of subcontractors and a complete turn-key service.
- We turn up and leave on time.
- We answer your phone calls.
- Transparent pricing — the jargon explained so you know what you're paying for.
- We keep your neighbours on side, noise and dust included.
- Direct relationships with architects and quantity surveyors.
- One turn-key contract instead of chasing six trades.
Reputation
Recommended long after the scaffolding comes down.
“Trevor built a front and back extension for us in Summer 2021 and did an amazing job. On time and on budget. His team were all very professional and he had excellent suggestions — we were really pleased with the finish.”
“The extension details were discussed at length, well explained and properly planned in advance. Delivered on time with all works to a high standard. We really enjoy this new space in our home.”
“Trevor did a sunroom for me in 2022 and did a fabulous job. A true professional at his work — if you want the job done well, Trevor is your man.”
“A skilled builder of high integrity. He doesn't take shortcuts or settle for second best, and is committed to his craft. A pleasure to do business with.”
Start a project
Tell us what you'replanning to build.
Send the details and we'll arrange a site visit. After the survey you get a full costed estimate and programme within two weeks — no pressure, no vague ballparks.
- Based in Edenderry, Co. Offaly
- Working across Offaly, Kildare, Westmeath, Meath & Laois
- Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00 · Sat by arrangement
- Enquiries answered within one working day