In 1953 at the age of 15, Victor Greenslade left the quiet North Devon town of South Molton to take up a career in carpentry and joinery, studying for 18 months at St. Loyes College, Exeter.  He moved on to Devon Concretes, producing various timber shuttering moulds, where he completed his apprenticeship.  

With an appetite to learn, he moved to gain industrial site experience in and around Birmingham - on projects such as the BBC Station at Gloucester Green; Birmingham University and the construction of the Bull Ring Public House.

At the age of 26, Vic Greenslade formed a working partnership with Wilfred Webber, naming the company 'Webber & Greenslade'.  This partnership continued until 1978 where both parties decided to go their separate ways - not before working on some prestige properties including; Wortham Manor, Dunsland House, and Combe Valley Village.  For the next 13 years Vic Greenslade operated as a Sole Trader. During this period, his youngest son Christopher, was taking a keen interest in all forms of restoration.

In 1990, Vic Greenslade & Son - Carpentry & Joinery was formed after his youngest son, Christopher, studied at Hull College of Further Education.  During this period Chris gained invaluable restoration knowledge and experience from his father.  Unfortunately Mr. Greenslade Snr. had a short term of poor health resulting in his taking a well-earned respite.

In 1995, after continued interest from potential clients requiring complete property renovations/restoration, Vic Greenslade & Son - Building Contractors was formed - run by the son, Chris Greenslade.  This company has continued to thrive and grow, despite a tough and competitive market.  The company now specialises in cob work and lime renders - accredited by the Plymouth School of Architecture and Plymouth University, placing themselves on conservation and County/District Authority lists for specialist works.

Since the millennium Chris has taken the hard decision to trade under his own name, but his father, Vic Greenslade, continues to influence the company in all aspects ensuring it's well-deserved reputation for high quality is maintained.