About Us

Your Trusted Partner for Construction Success

Carber Construction and Consultancy specializes in delivering high-quality construction services in Devon and the surrounding areas, along with expert consultancy services available nationwide. Our construction division handles a wide range of projects, from new builds and renovations to complex commercial developments. Whether it's a residential extension or a large-scale commercial project, we are committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail.

The company is led by Trevor Herbert and Neil Carter, two seasoned professionals who bring a wealth of experience to the table. Their partnership, forged through years of collaboration, ensures that every project is executed with precision and care. Together, Trevor and Neil have built a reputation for excellence, making Carber a reliable choice for all your construction and consultancy needs.

At Carber Construction and Consultancy, we pride ourselves on being a client-focused company, delivering top-tier construction services across Devon and the surrounding areas, along with nationwide consultancy services. Our approach is rooted in a commitment to quality, transparency, and client satisfaction.

Meet Trevor

Trevor heads the construction arm of Carber Construction and Consultancy, and brings over 30 years of expertise to the company. His journey began in the Royal Navy, where he served as a submariner and watch leader during the Falklands conflict. After leaving the Navy in 1988, Trevor retrained as a carpenter and electrician, launching a successful career in construction. His experience includes running a kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom business, as well as managing small building projects and overseeing new builds, renovations, and barn conversions across the UK, from the South West to Scotland.

As a site manager and later a project manager, Trevor gained extensive knowledge in working with listed buildings, multi-storey flat complexes with underground parking, and hotel refurbishments that included restaurants, bars, and leisure facilities. He has also completed various residential projects and implemented solar and ground source heating systems. Trevor’s dedication to quality is particularly evident in his work in healthcare construction, where he has built new dental practices, including decontamination rooms, and planned dental surgeries to meet current regulations. His experience also extends to planning and costing for a new dental school and preparing food processing areas and freezer compartments.

Trevor’s work ethic, dynamic approach, and meticulous attention to detail are reflected in every project he undertakes, making him a cornerstone of Carber Construction and Consultancy.

Trevor heads up the Construction arm of Business

Trevor has managed or Run construction companies for over 30 years, previously Trevor served 10 years in Royal Navy as a Submariner, on leaving Navy Trevor retrained as Carpenter and Electrician and has been in Construction ever since. Trevor’s work ethic and dynamism and attention to detail shows in every project delivers.

Spent Ten years in the Submarine service. Watch leader during Falklands conflict
Left RN in 1988 retrained as electrician and then Carpenter and Joiner
Ran Kitchen, Bedroom and bathroom business.
Did plastering and building course.
Ran small building business
Worked as Site manager for independent building company carrying out New builds, Renovations, Barn conversions, Listed buildings from South West to Scotland.
Promoted to Project manager for the same company. Left in 2005 to set up Own Construction Company.

Meet Neil Carter

Neil Carter heads the consultancy arm of Carber Construction and Consultancy, leveraging his extensive experience in the construction industry that spans over 40 years. His journey began as a bricklayer apprentice, where he honed his trade skills and developed a strong foundation in the industry. From these humble beginnings, Neil advanced through the ranks, taking on nearly every supervisory and management role available. This progression has equipped him with a deep, hands-on understanding of the construction process from the ground up, allowing him to bring a unique perspective to project management.

Neil’s philosophy of “cutting through the mire to get things done” is more than just a work ethic—it’s a guiding principle that influences every aspect of his life. He believes in clear communication, decisive action, and a no-nonsense approach to problem-solving, which enables him to consistently meet and exceed client expectations. Whether managing large-scale commercial projects or more intimate residential builds, Neil’s dedication to excellence and his unwavering focus on client satisfaction are evident in every project he undertakes.

At Carber Construction and Consultancy, Neil’s leadership in the consultancy arm ensures that clients receive not just expert guidance but also a partner who is deeply invested in their success. His vast experience, combined with his trade background and comprehensive industry knowledge, makes him an indispensable asset to the company and a trusted advisor to every client he serves.

Trevor Herbert

Spent Ten years in the Submarine service. Watch leader during Falklands conflict
Left RN in 1988 retrained as electrician and then Carpenter and Joiner
Ran Kitchen, Bedroom and bathroom business.
Did plastering and building course.
Ran small building business
Worked as Site manager for independent building company carrying out New builds, Renovations, Barn conversions, Listed buildings from South West to Scotland.
Promoted to Project manager for the same company. Left in 2005 to set up Own Construction Company.

Holiday accommodation in France including swimming pools and leisure facilities Multi storey flat complex including passenger lifts and underground parking Hotel refurbishments and additions including- Restaurant, Bar and leisure facility Numerous residential works. Listed buildings, New builds, Barn conversions, extensions, Solar and ground source heating systems.

Health care. Building new dental practices Including decontamination room planning and fitting, Dental surgery planning and fitting all to current regulations Planning and costing for New Dental School Preparation works for Food processing areas and freezer compartments.

Neil Carter

40 years experience in Construction industry
Trade Background (Bricklayer)
Experienced in many sectors within the Construction Industry
Worked in most Supervision & Management roles
Attention to detail is my byword
Client focused approach to every project large or small with the aim to provide client with cost effective quality end product.
Honest & straight forward, cutting through the mire to get things done is how I approach work & life

Neil Carter

40 years experience in Construction industry
Trade Background (Bricklayer)
Experienced in many sectors within the Construction Industry
Worked in most Supervision & Management roles
Attention to detail is my byword
Client focused approach to every project large or small with the aim to provide client with cost effective quality end product.
Honest & straight forward, cutting through the mire to get things done is how I approach work & life

Trevor Herbert

Spent Ten years in the Submarine service. Watch leader during Falklands conflict
Left RN in 1988 retrained as electrician and then Carpenter and Joiner
Ran Kitchen, Bedroom and bathroom business.
Did plastering and building course.
Ran small building business
Worked as Site manager for independent building company carrying out New builds, Renovations, Barn conversions, Listed buildings from South West to Scotland.
Promoted to Project manager for the same company. Left in 2005 to set up Own Construction Company.