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What We Build

Six services. One standard.

Every project, from a stone boundary wall to a full eco new build, is approached with the same attention to detail and the same commitment to honest communication.

01

Homes that sit in the landscape

We build full new homes using natural materials — stone, timber, lime render, cork insulation. Designed to breathe, last, and belong in the Portuguese hills. Every material is chosen for biological compatibility, longevity, and beauty.

  • Natural materials: stone, timber, lime render, cork
  • Energy efficient design and passive solar orientation
  • Bespoke architecture tailored to your vision and plot
  • Fully licensed and permitted through Valemora Lda
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Stone and cypress coastal home exterior — eco construction by Alma Verde
02

Your ruin, transformed

Old Portuguese properties brought back to life with sensitivity and skill. We understand the character of these buildings — the thick stone walls, the timber floors, the proportions — and we work with them, not against them.

  • Sensitivity to original character and materials
  • Full structural work through to final finishes
  • Modernise comfort without losing soul
  • Structural expertise built on years of Portuguese construction
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Beautifully restored Portuguese interior with lime plaster walls and natural light — renovation by Alma Verde
03

Stone that will stand for centuries

Traditional Portuguese stonework done properly — feature walls, garden boundaries, steps, patios, terracing and structural masonry. We work with locally sourced stone using techniques proven for generations. Stone is also the most sustainable building material there is: quarried locally, requiring no processing or chemicals, and built to outlast everything around it.

  • Traditional dry stone and mortared techniques
  • Locally sourced Portuguese stone
  • Feature walls, garden walls, steps and terracing
  • Landscape design and outdoor living spaces
  • Structural masonry for new builds and renovations
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Precision dry stone masonry wall with timber eave detail — traditional Portuguese stonework
04

Timber work built to last a lifetime

Custom joinery and timber frames, hardwood floors, bespoke staircases, kitchen and bathroom cabinetry. Every piece is handcrafted to fit the space it belongs in — not ordered from a catalogue.

  • Custom joinery and built-in cabinetry
  • Timber framing and structural woodwork
  • Hardwood floors and bespoke staircases
  • Sustainably sourced timber where possible
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Reclaimed wood sliding barn door with lime plaster hallway — bespoke carpentry and joinery
05

Swimming that feels alive

Working alongside our sister company Aqua Vitae Pools, we integrate natural, chemical-free swimming pools into construction projects. Water that feels like a living part of the landscape, not a blue plastic box.

We also design and build standalone water features — stone fountains, garden cascades, wildlife ponds and streams — that bring movement, sound and life to any outdoor space.

In partnership with Aqua Vitae Pools
  • Chemical-free natural swimming pools
  • Seamless integration into stone terraces and gardens
  • Stone fountains, cascades and garden streams
  • Wildlife ponds and naturalistic water design
  • Full design and build service via aquavitaepools.com
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Chemical-free natural swimming pond with stone boulders and waterfalls at sunset, Lisbon Portugal Water Artisan of the Year award
Stone water cascade and garden water feature — Alma Verde Construction Portugal
06

Full oversight, in English

For expats managing a build from abroad, or simply navigating the Portuguese system for the first time, this is the service that makes everything else work. We handle permits, planning, and licencing — and we keep you informed at every step.

  • English-speaking point of contact throughout
  • Permits, planning and licencing support
  • Supplier management and procurement
  • Regular photo and video progress updates
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Builder managing construction project on site — English-speaking project management in Portugal

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