Our Story
Shanks & Co provide creative construction services in Bristol.
Our experienced team specialise in extensions, eco-friendly driveways, and retrofitting services. We take pride in our sustainable construction practices and work closely with our clients to bring their unique vision to life.
All our team hold a Bachelor's degree in the arts or creative industries. We’re natural problem solvers - you can be sure we can design spaces with you in mind and in an aesthetically pleasing way. We can add that unique creative flair to your build.
If this sounds like what you need, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
✉ create@shanks.build ☎ 07510554501
Meet the team!
He's a solutions savvy problem solver and he just loves the satisfaction of doing a stellar job. Let's find out a little bit more about Nick...
Beverage of choice while working:
Strong black coffee with 2 sugars.
If he could eat one meal every day it would be:
Mackerel and Spinach with potatoes.
Holiday destination of choice:
Travel was difficult over the last few years, so he's rediscovered the joys of a stay in seaside town Weymouth.
One tool he can't live without:
Cordless SDS.
Clean dream - he keeps everything immaculate, PLUS he’s got a brilliant background in architecture but most importantly … he has a cute pet! Let’s find out a little bit more about Tom.
Beverage of choice whilst working:
Tom likes drinking Huel protein shakes throughout the day because it’s easy.
What does he like to do in his time off:
Walk his dog Leon who is a Springer / Bulldog cross.
Best part of the job recently:
With his background in architecture, he loves seeing plans come to life.
Holiday destination of choice:
Istanbul.
He's a whizz at tidying up and you can always rely on him to make you chuckle. Let's dive in and find out a little bit more about the man that is Oscar...
Beverage of choice while working:
He likes to stay hydrated, flavoured water with lemon and lime.
What does he enjoy doing when he's not at work:
Charity shopping for unique clothes and jewellery.
One meal he could eat every day:
Any Mexican food!
Favourite part of the job recently:
Learning to use new tools and techniques.
She loves to connect with people through design and creativity and her favourite part of the job is getting to discover all these fun facts about the team. Let’s meet Jess…
Beverage of choice while working:
If she’s feeling like a pick-me-up after lunch she’ll reach for a green tea with lemon.
Holiday destination of choice:
A city break in Barcelona.
One food she could eat every day:
Dark chocolate… “and I do!”
One tool she couldn’t live without:
She uses digital design tools a lot but she couldn’t live without a trusty Bic retractable pencil.
With a background in carpentry and on-site joinery, Jonny brings a wealth of knowledge, qualifications, and experience to the team.
A creative problem solver, who's able to turn his hand to many different aspects of the trade.
Beverage of choice while working:
Coke Zero
Holiday destination of choice:
Cuba
One food he could eat every day:
Pizza
What does he enjoy doing when he’s not at work:
Watching live music and sports
On board to ensure our administrative processes and marketing is all ticking along, Nate supports the team behind the scenes while the team creates.
Beverage of choice while working:
Coffee, tea or water
Holiday destination of choice:
Mexico
One food he could eat every day:
Pastel De Nata
What does he enjoy doing when he’s not at work:
Hitting the gym, and local music venues in Bristol