Cox Format Developments Limited

Cox Format completed a loft extension, kitchen renovation, and opening up a staircase for us, and we couldn’t be happier with the result. Mark and Peter were brilliant right from the start, and everything was very clearly explained with pricing from the beginning. We had quite a complicated project (and made changes along the way!), and Mark was so accommodating and helpful throughout. Stefan and the guys on site were absolutely brilliant, so skilled and helpful, and our neighbours commented on how nice they were to have around! We would recommend Cox Format to anyone for a job, big or small, and would use them again for any future projects. Thanks so much to Mark and the whole team!

Absolutely delighted by Cox Format ... a fantastic loft, new kitchen and sundry changes around the house. Everything was communicated clearly and in writing, men were polite, efficient and cheerful, problems were dealt with swiftly and the final result is excellent. I'm a grumpy fusspot and I cannot recommend them enough. Would use again tomorrow.

After obtaining several quotes I engaged Cox Format Development to build my ground floor extension and loft conversion. They were on site every day and from the start their staff were helpful, courteous and tidy, which was a huge bonus as I lived on site throughout. My neighbours were very happy with how considerate CFD. CFD were great at communicating what was happening and what would be done next. James would check in regularly to ask me if I was happy with the work and any queries they answered and were helpful in offering advice. All extra costs Mark quoted for and agreed in writing with me before any extra work was started. These were costs that could not have been foreseen until work had started and were needed for building control to approve or they were costs for extra items that I requested. The build quality is amazing, and I am incredibly happy with how my kitchen diner looks. I have no hesitation in recommending Cox Format to anyone looking for a builder.

We used Cox Format for a rear extension and patio and are really happy with the outcome. Mark and the team were brilliant to work with, communication from start to end was great, and the build has been done to a very high standard. Would recommend.

We really enjoyed working with Mark and the building team at Cox format. Incredibly thorough, very responsive on phone/emails/whatsapp, pragmatic approach and helpful in guiding us through our decisions. They also had lots of great subcontractors to hand.

We used Cox to completely renovate our loft and some of the first floor. Our job was not at all straightforward as the old loft conversion had to be ripped out and effectively started again - but we were impressed with how quickly and professionally they completed the job, which finished on time. They are on site every morning by 730 and work solidly until 4. Communication was fantastic and we were particularly impressed with how they resolved inevitable issues that came up in the build. All their people are lovely, entirely trustworthy and very respectful - by the end of the build they felt like part of the family! Most importantly, we completely trusted them and would definitely use them again or recommend to others.

Really thorough preliminary discussions about the work required which was making improvements to a loft room i.e window seat,lighting,electrics,plastering and a new window.Started on time ,finished on time helpful through the whole process,checking with me that everything was satisfactory every day.Really clean and tidy ,I would absolutely recommend this company and have already done so.

We used Cox Format to extend and upgrade a 20 year old loft extension and also to remodel other areas including moving the kitchen into the middle of our mid terrace house. They were recommended by our architects and also by several neighbours which was a good start. After meeting Mark and Peter I was convinced that they were highly motivated to get the whole job complete in around 12 weeks which was important to us as we would be living in the property. I was extremely happy with the whole process and the end result. The Cox Site team expertly lead by James were all a pleasure to have in the house and made the whole job as stress free as possible. James does an incredible job of juggling shifting priorities, weather and people, very impressive. The subcontractors (Plumber, Electrician, Tiler, Plasterer) brought in were all equally likeable, honest and clearly part of an extended family of trades well used to working together. There were a couple of unexpected issues during the project (there always are some) and they were dealt with minimum fuss and cost. At all times I felt at ease and as a client and treated with empathy and respect. I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again in the future.

Having seen their mostly 5-star online reviews for loft builds, Cox Format were amongst the quotes solicited and were subsequently selected for what was a first major house project. The basic loft quotation was itemised professionally to an admirable level of detail, with optional additional works listed separately for any desired upgrades (e.g. Juliet balcony instead of standard dormer window). Work commenced per agreed date and proceeded quickly, with site attendance being daily (Mon-Fri) whatever the weather. Few builders would claim to deliver a quality loft build in just 6 weeks, but with Cox Format’s efficient and experienced project management team (thanks to Mark in the office and James onsite) this must be the norm as the 6-week completion was easily achieved. When issues arose, as they usually will, these were dealt with promptly. You’ll need to be proactive if wanting certain preferred finishes (e.g. valley tiles vs. more common zinc flashing for roof valleys) as most builders are creatures of habit and will go ahead with their standard practices if you don’t request otherwise. All in all, a potentially stressful experience went smoothly so am happy to recommend this company as, true to their word, they delivered the build “on budget, on time”.

I am delighted with the transformation of my home, which involved much more than a loft conversion, adding complexity to the project. Communication was excellent from the pre-contract stage to completion. I appreciate the time taken before building started, to work through the plans in detail (design as well as costs). The foreman and his team were friendly, reliable, hardworking and efficient, with the work completed on time. His communication with me, my neighbours and suppliers was always timely, relevant and helpful. I am very happy with the quality of work and would confidently entrust CFD to deliver other home improvements I am planning.

Cox Format built our single-storey ground floor extension, incorporating a new en suite and dining area and preparing the existing kitchen space for new units. As well as extensive construction, the works involved a new boiler and radiators, updating electrics and installing lantern skylights. In addition, they refurbished our upstairs bathroom, which involved re-routing drainage pipes and the digging of a new manhole. Their costing was fair for the quality of work provided and included the provision of drawings and the obtaining of planning permission. Where potential problems arose, they were proactive in recommending solutions and quick to reconsult both the architects and structural engineer to produce the desired result. Their workers were polite, punctual and skilled at their jobs, with a clear contact structure in place, involving a knowledgeable foreman and efficient, friendly project manager. I would highly recommend them.

As well as a loft conversion, Cox Format also remodelled the middle floor of our house. Communication from start to finish was excellent. James was fantastic managing the work and was always available and willing to offer time to talk through different aspects of the job. He has a great friendly and professional team who were ready to go at 0730 and worked through to 4pm. The work is of very high quality and it has transformed our house and the space we live in. Our home is our most valuable asset and we're pleased and grateful that we put our trust in Cox Format.

We are so pleased with our loft which the Cox team completed before Christmas. Overall the team were friendly and approachable, always happy to answer our questions etc. All the guys were great with our two young children and were always a pleasure to have on site - there was no bad behaviour or rudeness and they were so helpful when it came to moving furniture etc when the works were moving from room to room. Charlie and Luigi in particular were super helpful and Luigi's woodwork is excellent. We're really happy with it. We have also been super happy with the trades Cox put us in touch with: - Alan and his son did an excellent job on the tiling. - Del, the painter and decorator . But none of it would have been possible without James, the Project Manager/Foreman. We thought he was excellent and made the whole process run so smoothly. We know there were a few weeks when it was a crunch point on a few of his sites but he never made us feel rushed, always made time for us and was happy to help us understand more before we had to make any decisions. The client we met at Windsor Drive before we signed up for the works to be done gushed about him and now we can totally understand why. So professional and helpful and just generally a lovely bloke. The works were completed on time and in budget and no additional works (which we had asked for) were done without clearing costs with us first. Overall so glad we chose them. Everything worked out just how we wanted.

The whole process from start to finish was first class. Mark the project Manager was efficient and great to deal with. James the Forman was fantastic. He was very knowledgable, patient and really helped us make the right decisions. All the lads that worked on the job were highly skilled and very hard working. All in all we couldn’t be happier that we used Cox Format.

We wanted to say thank you so much for helping us renovate our house exactly the way we wanted. We have been very impressed with CFD, from our very first contact over a year ago all the way through to completion. During our initial meeting with Peter and Mark, we could see how professional, organised and honest they are, and this continued throughout our build project. Communication was clear and in writing, with no hidden costs or surprises. Any queries we had were always promptly dealt with. We had a loft conversion and extension done. All the work was done to the highest standard, and with incredible care, attention to detail and moreover respect for our home and family. They said our loft would be done in 6 weeks, and they were done bang on time. Our extension, 3 months - again right on the money. They turned up on time, every day come rain or shine and cleaned up after themselves at the end of the day. Not only did the builders do a sterling job, but so did all the subcontracted tradespeople. We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Cox Format Developments for your building project: their slogan is they are “on budget, on time…every time” and for us they certainly lived up to that promise. Thanks to the whole team at Cox Format, what could have been a nightmare project has become our dream home. If you have a building project in mind and don’t know who to turn to, give Cox Format a call, you won’t regret it!

Thank you so much for doing such a fabulous job. It’s been a really busy few months work-wise for both me and Mas so having a team that has been totally on top of everything has been amazing. James has been totally on it from the start and Luigi and Charlie have been a pleasure to have round and really helpful. Thanks also for all your help.

We are very pleased with our decision to appoint Cox Format to undertake our kitchen extension. The whole team were a pleasure to work with – knowledgeable, helpful, extremely punctual and their work was all to a very high standard. We faced a few challenges along the way, notably having to dig the foundations down to 2.4m due to a neighbour’s tree, but the team were transparent and professional throughout the whole build. The finished result has transformed our home and we’d have absolutely no hesitation in using Cox Format for any future work we may undertake and would highly recommend them to anyone considering a building project on their home.

We approached Cox Format in October 21 for a quotation. The quotation was detailed and set everything out in a clear manner with respective coats. Right from the start they were professional, knowledgeable and showed great attention to detail. I formed this impression from day one and I was not disappointed. The work commenced in March 2022 and by the beginning of June 2022 we were done. The workmen were all highly skilled, craftsmen in their own right, professional and polite. They were; Luigi, Ash, Charlie and of course James the foreman. They always arrived every morning at 7:30am on the dot and worked throughout the day until 4pm. James who was absolutely great in coordinating all activities and informed us at every step of the way in terms of what was taking place on a daily bases. Mark, the project manager was a gem, he sorted out the work schedules and planned everything with James and Peter, the owner of the firm. We are really delighted with the finished result. The level of the finished work is the best that I have seen in a very long time and would highly recommend the firm for their work. If I need anything else I will be going to them first for advice. It was a real pleasure and not a chore to have this professional firm in my house for three months.

No hesitation in recommending Cox Format, incredible team of knowledgeable guys on site every day, working to our specific requirements at every stage of our loft conversion. We were impressed by their flexibility and responsiveness when we wanted to change a detail from our original plans, they adapted quickly, found a solution and made it happen. The team takes pride in their work, so we felt assured of a high quality finish. High quality work by a friendly, skilled team. We have already recommended them to friends and neighbours and would use them again if we did further building works. On budget and on time.

We decided to use Cox based on personal recommendation, and we are so pleased we did. Our plans weren't the most straightforward design but they were so willing to discuss options and any issues which has improved the final product. James and his team were a real pleasure to work with: always punctual and tidy with great communication throughout and the work was done to such a high standard. Despite the current supply difficulties we were always kept informed and nothing was held up significantly so the project was "on time" as per their company slogan! All their subcontractors were equally helpful and worked around the challenges that a 110-year-old house throws at you. We are so pleased with the result which has made a real difference not only to our house but the way we live in it. Thanks, James, Mark & Peter and all the team.

A very professional company, work completed on time, on a budget all done to a high standard. Highly recommended.

We cannot praise the team at Cox Format highly enough for their professionalism, efficiency and quality of work. Our loft conversion project was their first in 2020 after the national lockdown. We were naturally hesitant and we were working from home which was far from ideal with building works, yet the team ensured that we hardly knew they were there. They were so considerate of our work and our home. Every day they would brief us on the works taking place and every day they delivered. They were innovative, they were cooperative and they were so tidy. The day they broke through for the stairs we couldn't believe it hadn't always been that way - so mess free! Huge thanks to Mark, James and all the team for a hugely successful project. They finished on budget and on the exact date that they said they would complete. We would love to work with Cox Format again and we would have no hesitation in recommending them.

We used Cox Format to install a loft conversion. The whole team were extremley proffessional from start to finish. The work was carried out to an extremley high standard, the care and work ethic was outstanding, and the team were so tidy at the end of the day you would hardly know they had been there! The work was on budget and completed within 6 weeks. We are extremley pleased with the end result, which has improved our standard of living - highly recommend this builder!

Well, what can we say other than Cox Format delivered an exemplary loft extension during incredibly difficult times. The primary team, lead by James, had a work ethic we've never experienced from any other trade we've ever worked with. Come rain or shine, they were at our door at 7.30am waiting to start work. And, at the end of every day, they took the time and effort to ensure they left the house as tidy as it could possibly be. A huge thanks to James, Ash, Jack (and the rest of their team) for their enthusiasm and efforts to ensure we achieved the build we were trying to achieve. From a back office point of view, Mark (Project Manager) was always in contact ensuring we knew exactly what was going on. He was always on hand should we need anything. Did we have any minor issues? Yes, of course. What job wouldn't have any? But, were they sorted out? Absolutely. The Cox Format team take pride in owning any challenges and ensuring they are solved. Would we use Cox in the future? 100% yes. In fact, we've already contacted them to obtain a quote for our side extension! Finally, just to say a massive thank you to Cox for their work.

We had Cox Format complete our single storey rear extension. They took the project from start to end, using their in-house architect through to planning and the build. Our builders, Roy and Charlie were great. They worked incredibly well together and were quick, tidy and generally flawless in their craftsmanship. The brickwork was on point, with there not being a noticeable difference from the old build to the new. Mark was on hand to discuss any concerns, provide advice and dealt with the project throughout its entirety. We are very pleased with the finish. Thank you all at Cox Format.