About Us

Melvin Construction, established in 2015 by Michael McGlone and Kilian Feely, is dedicated to delivering exceptional construction projects throughout Cornwall.

Michael and Kilian started out in the construction industry over 25 years ago. They both trained as carpenters in Ireland, then moved to the USA, before eventually setting up home in Cornwall. As life-long friends, both with the same values and aspirations, Melvin Construction has grown over the years, and Michael and Kilian now have an extensive team of highly skilled professionals around them.

We have the expertise to work with you, on your project, every step of the way. From planning, designing and project managing, to building and finishing, meaning you will have confidence knowing your project is in the most capable of hands.

At Melvin Construction, we are passionate about your project. Our friendly approach, ability to collaborate proactively and attention to detail are fundamental values that inform all our work.

  • Strong leadership skills

  • NVQ Level 6 Diploma in Construction Site Management

  • Over twenty-five years’ experience in construction

  • Excellent work ethic, commitment and drive

Richard Bannister

Director / Quantity surveyor

  • Driven Project Manager with over 20 years’ experience

  • Excellent knowledge of health and safety regulations

  • Strong technical knowledge and understanding of construction practices

  • Takes pride in continual professional development, evolving knowledge as new technologies, and construction methods emerge within the industry.

Michael McGlone

Director

Kilian Feely

Director

  • Solid understanding of construction methods

  • Builds excellent working relationships

  • Carpentry background

  • Uncompromising approach to quality

  • 18 years' experience in the construction industry

  • Builds excellent relationships

  • Very skilled in cost management

  • Wide variety of experience

Gary Hare

Site Manager

Lauren Zeat Kane

Office Manager

  • Design background

  • Experienced manager of a large team

  • Client focussed

  • Excellent organisational skills

  • Over 15 years’ experience in the industry

  • Highly experienced carpenter with Level 3 City and Guilds

  • Exceptional leadership qualities

  • Builds strong, lasting relationships with clients and the wider project team

Colin Trevorrow

Contracts Manager

The team

Tom Haslam

Site Manager

  • Excellent man management skills

  • Builds solid working relationships

  • Hands on approach

  • Attention to quality and detail

  • Excellent work ethic

  • Confident and engaging communicator

  • Good decision-making and problem-solving skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Excellent leadership skills

Peter Rule

Site Manager

  • Over 43 years’ experience in the construction industry

  • Background as a bricklayer, carpenter and plumber

  • Strong all-round knowledge of all stages of construction

  • Highly respected and well-liked member of every team

Jake Mavor-Hills

Site Manager

Keda and Dan

Carn Marth

‘From start to finish Melvin Construction have been great to have on site. Nothing has been too much trouble and we are extremely happy with the quality of work. All the people working have been really friendly and approachable, happy to answer questions and make alterations where necessary. We have several bespoke elements, and have chosen some more challenging products and finishes which they have had no issue with whatsoever and the end result couldn’t be better. Any issues that have arisen have always been resolved quickly and Michael and the rest of the team have always been on hand to discuss and work out a solution. We couldn’t be happier with our ‘forever home’ but if the opportunity arose to do another project in future we wouldn’t hesitate to work with Melvin Construction again.’

Testimonials

Ellen and Peter

Pendrea Barns

Our barn was converted by Melvin Construction between Summer 2021 and Autumn 2022. Michael McGlone and Kilian Feely, Directors of Melvin, were approachable from the start and very welcoming, encouraging us to visit the site whenever we wanted. The team have been fabulous to work with: responsive, willing to consider suggestions, realistic about what can be achieved and open and transparent. We were actively encouraged to have input into decisions as they arose and have been kept up to date with any changes. Melvin Construction have an excellent team, with highly skilled and personable staff as well as highly effective working relationships with specialists, e.g. plumbers, electricians, carpenters. The finish is of an excellent standard – and everything has been working well. Overall, our experience of working alongside Melvin Construction on our new home has been extremely positive, with an excellent outcome.

Gary

Chalet Thiseldo

We were pleased to work with Melvin construction in 2021-2022 on a new build property in Hayle, Cornwall. The property is a luxury architect designed beach house in a very challenging coastal location.

We hold Michael and his team in highest regard, they were a pleasure to work with and would recommend them gladly. They were always professional, efficient and authentic. They were clear in their communications, diligent and responsive and therefore the level of workmanship has met a very high standard.

Andrea and Adam

Gwennap

We have genuinely enjoyed having Melvin Construction work on the above projects. I am not an easy taskmaster and Michael was great at translating our ideas without too much eyerolling. His communication is fantastic (often an issue with builders we have used in our previous life in London) and any snagging issues (there have been very few) are sorted quickly. They are actually the only builders that I have ever used for more than one project which must be a good sign! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them or use them again myself.

Email: hello@melvinconstructionltd.co.uk

Office: 01872 260804
Michael: 07875 915865
Kilian: 07577 625062