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Rihoy & Son

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St Sampson

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1924 centenary firm

Family-owned across four generations

Story

Founded by John William (Jack) Rihoy at age 20, initially building and maintaining greenhouses for Guernsey's horticulture industry. After WWII evacuation, diversified into general construction. Son John built first carpentry workshop at Ville Baudu, Vale.

Founded in 1924 by John William (Jack) Rihoy, initially building greenhouses for horticulture. Diversified post-WWII, incorporated as JW Rihoy & Son Ltd in 1957, relocated to Sandy Hook L'Islet in 1958. Extended Guernsey Airport in 1978. Now third-generation family business with Gavin and Jeremy Rihoy. Celebrated centenary in 2024.

Rihoy & Son is a family-owned construction company trading as JW Rihoy & Son Limited, founded in 1924. The Channel Islands' first Chartered Building Company (since 2001), it operates bespoke projects, joinery, and plant and transport divisions. Services include new builds, refurbishment, heritage restoration, bespoke joinery, design and build, and project management for residential, commercial, industrial, and public-sector clients. —

Community involvement

  • Major sponsor of youth sport, Northerners AC, KGV Playing Fields, Young Rollers (Guernsey Bowling Club), Cobo Bay Balcony Gigs, various local charities and organisations

Specialises in6

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Carpentry & joinery (general)

General carpentry and joinery work.

From their website

Bespoke joinery · In-house joinery workshop (stairs, doors, windows, gates)

Quick facts

Tagline
Let's build together
Legal form
Limited Company
Established
1924 · 102 years
Coverage
Guernsey Wide
Facilities
Accessible Parking, Accessible Entrance
Industries served
Commercial, Hotel And Hospitality, Local Authorities, Residential, Industrial, Social Housing
Client focus
Public Sector

People11

  • Gavin Rihoy FCIOB — Chairman
  • Dan Taylor ICIOB — Managing Director
  • Robin Le Page — Construction Director
  • Richard Jones — Finance Director
  • Steve Brehaut — Operations Director
  • Jim Anderson — Contracts Director
  • Chris Naftel — Projects Director
  • Jeremy Rihoy — Non-Executive Director
  • John William (Jack) Rihoy
  • John William Rihoy — Founder
  • David Lee — Health & Safety Manager

From their website

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  • Construction
  • Insurance damage rectification
  • Commercial fit-outs
  • In-house plant and transport division

Credentials

Qualifications

  • Chartered Building Company

Certifications

  • Chartered Building Company (Channel Islands' first, since 2001)

Track record

  • Guernsey Airport expansion (1978)
  • Princess Elizabeth Hospital modernisation
  • Vraic restaurant (Michelin Star 2026)
  • Cobo Sands residential development
  • Candie Gardens Greenhouse restoration
  • Pan Britannic Industries headquarters
  • Kings Club health centre
  • States of Guernsey housing estates

Hours

Mon
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Contact

Phone
+44 1481 245904
Email
mail@rihoy.com
Website
rihoy.com
Social
Address
Pine Trees, Sandy Hook, L'Islet, St Sampson, Guernsey GY2 4EU

History4

Key dates and recorded company events for Rihoy & Son.

  • 1957—Incorporated as JW Rihoy & Son Ltd
  • 1958—Relocated to Sandy Hook L'Islet
  • 1978—Extended Guernsey Airport
  • 2024—Celebrated centenary

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