About Us

At Barr Build we believe, first and foremost, in people. Together our team and our collaborators bring extraordinary design-led spaces to life.

Each project is stamped with individuality, quality and exacting standards, whatever its mode or magnitude. The underlying thread, which runs through every Barr Build, is uncompromising attention to detail.

Barr Build was established in 2002 by Founder and Director, Stuart Barr. The company is now collaboratively run by Chris Noonan, Stuart Barr and David Noonan and has developed expertise in the areas of heritage, residential, commercial and eco build.

The Team
We believe in the power of strong working relationships, between our clients, our teams and our collaborators.

Stuart Barr

Founder & Director of The Barr Group

Chris Noonan

Barr Build Director

David Noonan MCIOB

Barr Build Director

Chris Leigh-Cattrall

Barr Joinery & Barr Kitchens Director

James Sutton

Contracts Manager

Jo Doyle

Company Secretary

Alex Sutherland

Contracts Manager

Annie Pearson

Head of Communications

Rachel Barrett

Creative Marketing Lead

Adam Mullins

Commercial Manager

Harry Alexander

Apprentice Quantity Surveyor

Tom Parsons

Contracts Manager

Charlie Barr

Training Co-ordinator

Anna Clarke

Quantity Surveyor

Nathan Warne

Contracts Manager

Fred Kirkness MCIOB

Contracts Manager

Craig Steadman

Trainee Quantity Surveyor

Marius Tomozeiu MCIOB

Senior Buyer

Ben Chapman

Contracts Manager

Lawrence Gikubu

Quantity Surveyor

Robert Smith

Construction Administrator

Tom Webb

Quantity Surveyor

Whether the project is architect, designer or client-led, a shared vision stays front and centre of every build. We work collaboratively throughout each project to achieve excellence with the ultimate goal of true client satisfaction.

Our Projects
Our Culture
Values of attention to detail and excellence of workmanship, as well as a passion for 'doing things differently' have been cornerstones of the company’s growth and are applied to every project, whatever the size or scope.
1/4 Nurturing Talent

Our workforce is the lifeblood of our organisation. Through training and promoting from within and our thriving apprenticeship scheme, Barr Build values and standards are passed on from one generation of skilled work person to the next.

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2/4 Making a Difference

We have been privileged to be involved with some amazing community projects, both here in Oxfordshire and overseas.

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3/4 Sustainable Living

We believe that excellence in building practice is synonymous with lowering the carbon of a property footprint in every way possible -from achieving the highest thermal insulation standards to utilising the latest in sustainable build technologies.

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4/4 Working Together

At Barr Build we believe, first and foremost, in people. It is through our team, our clients and our collaborators working together that we bring extraordinary design-led builds to life.

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Featured Journal

Maddi Sharkey shares her Barr Build story

Maddi shares her experience of transforming a chocolate box cottage into her dream modern home.

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