LEIRIA DISTRICT · CENTRAL PORTUGAL

Building the Future,
From the Ground Up

New construction, remodeling, and renovation. American precision, Portuguese craftsmanship, and clear communication in English and Portuguese.

Licensed · Leiria District

Reliable Construction,
Clear Communication

ValWood Construção e Remodelações was founded by an American entrepreneur with over 25 years of hands-on construction experience. Based in Leiria District, we saw a clear need: quality new construction and dependable remodeling with transparent communication.

Whether you're a Portuguese homeowner building from scratch, an expat navigating the local construction process, or a property owner needing renovations, we deliver the same standard: honest timelines, fair pricing, and work we stand behind.

Fully licensed and insured, we work with homeowners, condominiums, insurers, and local partners across Central Portugal.

John Wood - Founder

John Wood

Founder & Director

25+
Years of Experience
EN/PT
Fully Bilingual Team
Alvará
Licensed & Insured
Leiria
District & Central Portugal

Our Services

From ground-up new builds to full renovations, we manage every phase with the care your project deserves.

Remodeling & Renovations

Full interior and exterior remodeling. Layout changes, upgrades, and complete property transformations, managed start to finish.

Flooring & Painting

Professional installation of wood, tile, and laminate flooring. Quality interior and exterior painting services.

Kitchens & Bathrooms

Expert tile work, plumbing coordination, fixtures, and custom finishes for the most important rooms in your home.

Windows, Doors & Exteriors

Modern replacements for efficiency, security, and curb appeal. Doors, windows, and façade updates.

Storm Damage & Restoration

Rapid response for roofing, structural repair, and weather damage. We coordinate directly with insurance companies.

Construir Portugal

Portugal is investing heavily in affordable housing. ValWood is ready to build.

6%

Reduced VAT on Construction

The Portuguese government has reduced VAT to 6% on residential construction and rehabilitation for homes priced up to approximately 650,000 euros, or rental properties with rents capped at 2,300 euros per month. This is in effect through 2029 and targeted at high-demand housing areas.

59K

New Homes by 2030

Through a combination of the Recovery and Resilience Plan and new public funding, Portugal is targeting 59,000 new affordable housing units by 2030. This includes new construction, rehabilitation, and public housing across the country.

Simplex

Faster Licensing and Approvals

The Simplex Urbanístico reform is streamlining the building permit process, cutting red tape and shortening timelines. A new Construction Code is modernizing regulations, some dating back to the 1960s, to make building in Portugal faster and simpler.

Whether you're building your first home or developing affordable rental housing, ValWood can help you navigate these programs and get your project off the ground.

Building Trust
Through Craftsmanship

ValWood was born from a simple idea: that construction should be done right. Serious work, transparent communication, and lasting results. We build in the communities we call home, treating every project as if it were our own. From new builds to full renovations, our commitment is always the same: a practical, honest, and professional approach.

We don't just build structures.
We build trust.

Projects

We're currently documenting our latest builds and renovations. Check back soon to see our portfolio grow.

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Have a project for us? Get in touch. We'd love to add yours to the gallery.

Let's Talk About
Your Project

Whether it's a new build, a remodel, or a renovation, we're here to help.