About us
We’re a family business
We’re Corella. We’re a family-run Wiltshire-based building contractor delivering high-quality, residential and commercial projects across our home county, and Bath and North East Somerset (BANES), West Berkshire and the South Cotswolds.
We’re a socially-conscious company committed to delivering projects that are built with precision and passion, and a commitment to longevity and sustainability.
With us, there are no short-cuts and no compromises; just quality constructed buildings to be proud of – and excellent customer service.
Our three step process
1. Starting off on the right foot
We build a thorough understanding of all the factors that impact and shape the cost of your project. We then prepare an itemised quote which we’ll talk through in detail and answer any questions. We aim to be fully transparent and ensure you know what is included (or not) and contractually document this.
We clearly communicate what’s what – with a payment and project schedule, a progress tracker, a contingency and provisional sum tracker, variation orders, legal documents and key personnel and project contacts.
2. The power of communication
Throughout your project, we communicate and record schedule/costs and any changes, regular meetings and updates. You’ll also have a direct point of contact at our end to keep you up to speed.
We only work with tried and tested, highly skilled and experienced subcontractors / tradespeople. Often, we manage this relationship, but, if you prefer to deal directly that’s absolutely fine too. We’re flexible, organised and happy to work in a way that suits you.
3. We're here when you need us
Once your project is at the completion stage, we don’t just walk away. We work hard to establish a lasting relationship with our clients. Should you ever have any questions or need some building advice, we’re here to help.
Don’t forget, we are members of the Federation of Master Builders (who keep an eye on our work and our processes to ensure we uphold their values) and we’re independently checked for Health & Safety too. As an ethical and socially conscious business, we’re absolutely committed to ensuring quality.
Paul Aubrey
Company Director - Sales and Operations
Aisling Wicks
Company Director - Business Development
Health & Safety
Health & Safety is not a tick-box exercise at Corella. We work with specialist H&S advisors to ensure we understand the potential risks involved in our daily operations; we educate our employees on safe working practices; and we empower our team to maintain a safe working environment.
Our Purpose
To bring visions of exceptionally crafted homes to life.
Our Vision
To be the leading example of a socially responsible company in the construction industry.
Our Mission
To bring social responsibility to the heart of the construction industry whilst maintaining the highest standards of excellence.
Our Values
Quality and Standards
Our experienced and skilled tradespeople deliver outstanding work – we take pride in what we do and pay close attention to the finer details. We champion best practice; we’re independently audited for the quality of our work and compliance, and we prioritise continuous professional development by proactively nurturing and developing talent within our team.
Collaboration
Our team work closely with customers, trusted subcontractors, suppliers, and other industry professionals as one holistic team. Relevant parties are involved as early as possible in the conception and planning stages so that our projects run smoothly. We’ve also invested in industry-specific project management software to optimise planning, project management, and communication with all involved.
Innovation
We’re always looking at what’s coming next – what are the latest trends, innovations, and training needs are in the industry? What do our customers, team, and society want and need? What do the next generation of builders want from an employer? We proactively monitor external factors which could impact the shape and stability of our business to ensure we’re ahead of the curve.
Team Wellbeing
We proactively care for our team – we tackle the causes of poor mental health in the industry and we uphold the importance of solid health and safety practices. We’re a friendly, thriving team who check-in with one another so we can drive forward together and ensure both project success and continued professional development.
Social Responsibility
We are doing our part in the race to NetZero and are committed to providing opportunities to local communities. We strive to be a conscious contractor, positively impacting the lives of those we work with while simultaneously creating an inclusive work environment that welcomes everyone.
Supporting positive mental health
The construction industry is in the midst of a mental health crisis. This is something we want to change. We’re proud supporters of Mates in Mind, a charity that campaigns for more open conversations about mental health in our sector. We believe mental and physical safety and wellbeing need equal focus – and we’ve developed working practices and a nurturing culture to support this thinking.
Led by our Co-Founder Aisling, a trained mental health first aider, we work hard to raise awareness within our team on mental health issues. Aisling takes the lead in ensuring we stamp-out potential causes of isolation and poor mental health. For example, we know the harm so-say harmless ‘banter’ on-site can cause. And, we don’t encourage late/weekend work as standard.