About us
ABOUT US
We are a family run, Chartered Building construction company in its third generation based in the South West with an unrivalled reputation in delivering high end residential projects.
We take a considered approach to construction. We understand that building your dream home is one of the biggest projects you will undertake and we want the experience and process to be rewarding, engaging and enjoyable.
OUR SERVICES
Our wide ranging industry experience means our service encompasses preplanning advice, cost budgeting through to the construction phase, and ultimately the completion of your bespoke home.
We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver what we said, when we said, on budget and to an exceptional standard.
OUR ETHOS
We build with the future in mind. With experience of Passivhaus builds, the use of sutainainable materials and innovated eco-design we understand the technologies of powering homes for the future.
We are extremely passionate about the environment – see our page on Carbon offsetting.
WE ARE FAMILY
Meet Our Team
Richard
Director
Richard is passionate about construction, if he didn’t do it for a living, he would do it for fun! Having spent too long in the South East with the UK’s most successful construction company, he relocated to the South West. He loves finding better ways to do things.
David
Director
With a background in Engineering David has 20 years of experience in Construction. Projects have ranged from Heavy civils to Schools and Hospitals to working for the British Antarctic survey in Antarctica. The more complex the project the greater the challenge. When not working David spends his time sailing his boat, or fixing his boat…
Chris
Director
Chris’s enthusiasm for construction is equalled only by his passion for the Exeter Chiefs. Combine this with the comprehensive construction knowledge gained working for both local & national construction companies, along with a painstaking eye for detail and rigorous approach, and the result is the highest quality project consistently delivered.
Liam
Commercial Manager
What Liam doesn't know about Excel is not worth knowing. Liam oversees the commercial management department and has a foot planted in both Estimating and Quantity Surveying. Liam is a talented sportsman and brings tenacity and competitive spirit to bear on securing the optimum value for every project.
Samantha Jayne
Office Manager
After 11 years in retail management, Samantha-Jayne retrained in financial services and joined Goulden & Sons in 2017 to manage the office. By day, SJ is at GSL HQ overseeing the accounts department and keeping the team in check. Outside of work, she embraces life in the South Hams walking the coastal paths with her sausage dog Irwin, as well as sitting on the committee for the annual and award winning Port of Dartmouth Royal Regatta.
2026Something?
A bit about2025DevonLife Feature
Chosen to be featured in Devon's premium magazine for ??? project2021LABC Building Excellence Awards
Regional Highly Recommended2021Planet Mark Business Certification
An internationally recognised sustainability certification for business acknowledging continuous progress, encouraging action and building an empowered community of like-minded individuals.2020World Land Trust
We are supporting World Land Trust through the business as one of our initiatives to address our environmental impact.2020LABC Building Excellence Awards
Regional Finalist2020Grand Designs Magazine Feature
Chosen to be featured in Devon's premium magazine for ??? project2019Construction News
Chosen to be featured in the construction industry's leading magazine for ??? project2019LABC Building Excellence Awards
Regional Winner2019Architects Journal
Chosen to be featured in this magazine alongside ??? for ??? project2018LABC Building Excellence Awards
Regional Finalist2016LABC Building Excellence Awards
Regional Finalist