How it started
A family business
Founded in 1947 by the original four Gaiger Brothers, our company now includes managers from the third generation of the Gaiger Family.
As a family company steeped in tradition, we provide a very personal customer service which often hides our size. Our considerable experience of working in Wiltshire and surrounding counties enables us to retain our competitive edge whilst exceeding our clients’ expectations.
Continuing a culture instilled within the business since when it was founded in 1947, we remain actively involved in a broad range of community projects across the local area.
Our journey
The timeline
1947
Company Launch
Gaiger Brothers was founded by John, Joe and Dan Gaiger with brother Jim joining the company shortly afterwards.
1947
First major project
Designing and building a bungalow in Bromham, Wiltshire for a cost of £700.
1948
Purchased our first lorry
Joe’s wife, Nellie, gave us a boost by parting with the savings she had originally intended for a house deposit. The purchase set us apart from many other companies in the area at the time.
1951
Residential contract
In post war Britain there was a shortage of housing. We were contracted by Devizes Town Council to build residential properties on Queens Road as part of the Council's private housing scheme.
1954
Incorporated
Gaiger Brothers become a Limited Company.
1954
Military contract awarded
Gaiger Brothers worked under a ‘term contract’ on Salisbury plain.
1956
Securing larger office space
We purchased the corner property on Northgate Street, Devizes to use as our new base.
1972
New Directors
Dan, Vince & Michael Gaiger, sons of the original Directors, became Directors.
1975
Former Northgate Brewery Site
We purchased the former Northgate Brewery site, Devizes.
1984
Porte Marsh project
The company began to expand into commercial property development. Our first project was on the Porte Marsh Industrial Estate in Calne, Wiltshire.
1988
Le Marchant Barracks
We took a major leap, developing 50 acres of land at Le Marchant barracks with Hannick Homes.
1992
Hopton Industrial Estate
Still working alongside Hannick Homes, we developed a further 50 acres of land in Hopton, Devizes.
1999
New Director
Graham Gaiger became Director
2003
New Director
James Gaiger became Director
2004
New Director
Sam Gaiger became Director
2014
Solar Installation at Hopton Industrial Estate
We installed a 1.3MW ground-mounted solar installation at Hopton Industrial Estate, following which we led the delivery of a 9.1MW solar site at Hilperton and continue to be involved in renewable energy projects.
2017
New base at Kennet House
We consolidated our current 3 locations into the old Wadworth warehouse site on Northgate Street, Devizes. The new site contains a joinery shop, store, plant workshop and offices.
2019
Redevelopment of Former Northgate Brewery Site
We completed the redevelopment of this historically important site incorporating the conversion of the former brewery into residential flats alongside four contemporary new-build houses.
2022
Hired a Land Development and Planning Manager
After completing over 120 new homes over the previous seven years, the company made the strategic decision to employ a land development and planning manager with the specific remitsof identifying potential residential sites and taking them through the planning process with a view to constructing each development.
2024
Completion of Brewery Corner
We completed the redevelopment of a former car park joinery site to become nine new build dwellings including six with PassivHaus accreditation.
