Over the years, we got pretty nifty at making outdoor structures and timber buildings for our own farming purposes - stables for the animals, silos for the grain and offices for the workers. And over time, our skill and craftmanship became well known, and people started seeking us out, understanding that we knew how to create timber buildings that withstood the elements and that complemented their outdoor space.
The enquiries grew, slowly but steadily - a home office here, a double-garage there - and then the whole thing start snowballing, leaving precious little time for farming. 30 years on, and we make timber garden buildings to order all over Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset, staying true to our values: bespoke, hand-crafted buildings that look beautiful AND stand the test of time.
Our people are important to us - we aim always to provide a stable work environment, with plenty of opportunity for learning and personal growth. We'll always treat our employees with concern, respect and care, and in turn, they will do the same for every single Shields Buildings customer.
The enquiries grew, slowly but steadily - a home office here, a double-garage there - and then the whole thing start snowballing, leaving precious little time for farming. 30 years on, and we make timber garden buildings to order all over Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset, staying true to our values: bespoke, hand-crafted buildings that look beautiful AND stand the test of time.
Our people are important to us - we aim always to provide a stable work environment, with plenty of opportunity for learning and personal growth. We'll always treat our employees with concern, respect and care, and in turn, they will do the same for every single Shields Buildings customer.
Services
Single, double, triple, open fronted or enclosed, we will design, build and install the best car parking solution for you. There are so many vehicle and storage options waiting for you at Shields Buildings. Whatever your requirements for your new Wooden Garage, you'll find perfect solution here at Shields Buildings.
Whatever your requirements for your new Wooden Garage, you'll find perfect solution here at Shields Buildings. Bespoke and hand made to order in top quality timber by the team in Devon at de Bathe Farm, your garage can be whatever size and combination that suits you, the choice is yours. Built around a substantial wooden framework your garage is built to stand the test of time and look easy on the eye.
Known by a variety of names; Wooden Carport, Car Parking Shelter, Open Fronted Garage, Cart house or Carriage house, whatever you like to call them, we design, build and install the perfect solution to protect your vehicle and keep the weather at bay. We have added an oak fronted Double Wooden Carport to the range giving the perfect mix of space and luxury for protecting your pride and joy.
Shields Buildings are delighted to announce the latest product offering to their extensive range of bespoke timber garden buildings. We have designed an attractive Open Sided Carport to give you all the protection you need for your vehicles, whilst not totally obstructing your views. So how did this come about?
Discover insulated timber buildings, beautifully made with the best materials in a range of styles to suit you. Whether you want a room to work in, relax, or fulfill your hobbies, Shields Buildings help you to get more out of your garden space. The ultimate in wooden garden buildings, studios have an apex roof and vaulted ceiling giving a lovely airy feeling inside.
Reviews (10)
Simon Kibble
Dec 09, 2021
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Everyone at Shields was friendly and helpful throughout the design and installation process. The guys on site (Mike in particular ) were excellent workers and I can't fault them. The quality of construction also is to a high standard. We look forward to using our new garden room more fully when we have more time and better weather!
Ian Lavender
Oct 09, 2021
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Our new garden office is substantially better than I was expecting and I cannot praise the construction and installation highly enough. I thought the buildings were expensive to begin with, but now I think it is money very well spent and the quality speaks volumes. I am absolutely delighted with John Shields as a company and will definitely and actively recommend them. They are real investments.
Fiona McAughey
Sep 14, 2021
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They supplied and fitted a superb garden office of high quality and we are very pleased with the overall finish. The service from beginning to end has been spot on including cleaning the windows before they left! Definitely attention to detail from Shields. I have no hesitation of recommending this family run company.
Roselie Bolton
Jul 30, 2021
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We keep parrots that are now a protected species and endangered in the wild. We wanted to move them from inside our home to a secure bespoke birdroom where they would have direct access to the aviary. Paul from Shields was great. I sent him a video of the site before he came to see us and then we visited him at Shields to discuss the finer points of the construction, size, insultation, where the door had to be to fit snuggly with the aviary door, the thickness of the frame and insulation etc. No detail was missed. The day arrived for the bird room to be erected. They guys were amazing, so polite
Patrick English
Jul 19, 2021
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I thought that my review would be best completed by copying and pasting the text from the email I sent as soon as my shed was installed. Really, we couldn't have been happier with the end product o the service:
Dear Paul
Just wanted to feed back that we have enjoyed another immensely positive experience with your company. They guys who came were friendly and smiling, looked happy in their work and were extremely competent and efficient . The only trace of their presence when they left was a beautifully put together garden shed. We couldn’t be more happy with the quality of the work, the product
Dear Paul
Just wanted to feed back that we have enjoyed another immensely positive experience with your company. They guys who came were friendly and smiling, looked happy in their work and were extremely competent and efficient . The only trace of their presence when they left was a beautifully put together garden shed. We couldn’t be more happy with the quality of the work, the product
Liz Parry
Apr 24, 2021
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We are delighted with our new garden office from Shield Buildings. The design process was simple and took into account all our needs. Onsite installation was simple, smooth and we have been kept informed by Paul at all stages. Everyone we have dealt with at Shield has been lovely. If you are looking for a quality bespoke building I can highly recommend Shield Buildings.
Mano Cheema
Dec 09, 2020
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An excellent product backed up by an experienced team. Our boat store and motorcycle workshop was designed a one-off custom structure. From initial proposals, through design and planning consent and finally to completion, John Shields and his team made this journey as pain-free as possible. The result is a wonderful space which we are looking forward to using for decades to come. The quality of the workshop has been commented upon by more than one building professional. We are truly delighted by the result and would thoroughly recommend Shields Buildings.
Helen Dewhurst
Nov 03, 2020
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We are absolutely delighted with our summerhouse and open sided carport and the service we received from Shields was superb. They took care of the council planning and were happy to incorporate our own ideas into the final designs. The result is two buildings not just perfectly designed for the job but also extremely handsome to look at. Even a small snagging issue was dealt with speedily and effectively and I would have no hesitation in recommending them.
Alan Waterman
Dec 27, 2018
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We are absolutely delighted with our combination carport and garage. Shields Buildings have provided a first rate service from the initial enquiry through to completion and an aftercare visit to ensure we are 100% happy.
The process was made simple by virtue of the professionalism of all of the team and the quality of the materials and construction. The entire structure of 6x5m was erected in just over a day and a half. Shields made sure we were engaged throughout the process and have delivered in every respect. I recommend them 100% for service, quality, delivery and price.
Alan Waterman
The process was made simple by virtue of the professionalism of all of the team and the quality of the materials and construction. The entire structure of 6x5m was erected in just over a day and a half. Shields made sure we were engaged throughout the process and have delivered in every respect. I recommend them 100% for service, quality, delivery and price.
Alan Waterman
Nicholas Boycott
Oct 15, 2018
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This summer we had a studio and a shed from John Shields Buildings. We are absolutely thrilled to bits with both buildings and can't praise the company enough. The whole process, from start to finish went like a dream. The team of lads who built them were brilliant. Their attention to detail was just amazing. They worked super hard during the hottest three weeks of the year! We actually miss them being here. We would thoroughly recommend Shields, if you are considering having a bespoke building for your garden.
