Key Choice Builders Ltd

It’s always a risk giving a company the approval to start a project. You can read reviews and you can see examples of previous work, but you just never know what might crop up. I am delighted with the end product that Keychoice has built for me (a new build external garage/workshop). Bang on budget, every trade was meticulous about their work, and all were pleasant to have around. Yes, there were a few supply chain issues and a bit of a delay here and there, but Gareth kept me informed and tried to minimise the time lost. Would I use them again? yes, absolutely, in fact, I have already asked them to quote on another internal job.

Gareth and his team has delivered excellent work for the renovation of our kitchen. Collaboration started with a very good discussion, where Gareth explored and understood very well our needs and limitations. Work was well defined, as well as the related costs and timeline. Quote was competitive to other quotes we have received and it was also very clear and transparent. Work started, processed and completed according to what we have agreed; most importantly, Gareth was always available to discuss any problems and provide suitable solutions. Gareth and his team seem to know the work very well; there was no small or big issue that they couldn’t resolve and in all cases they had suitable alternatives to suggest. Very professional team, great expertise and a unique ability to resolve problems quickly and efficiently, providing re-assurance to me and my wife that everything will be resolved with the minimum hassle. I would have no hesitations to recommend Key Choice Builders – excellent professionals indeed.

We couldn’t be happier with the work that Gareth and his team have done for us. This was our first major renovation project - a ground floor extension and part garage conversion, which included the demolition of an old conservatory and piling foundations. From start to finish, Gareth and his team were supportive, responsive and always professional. The project also had the added complication of a Protected Oak Tree in the near vicinity, but Gareth and his team ensured that the site set up and building work met all constraints set by the council/tree specialists. Queries and requests were responded to very quickly. The quality of work was high and although there was some snagging, Gareth’s team resolved everything in a timely manner. It always felt like we were in good hands and we never had any cause for concern. We would recommend Gareth and his team to anyone and we would definitely use Key Choice again.

Experience with builders vary greatly and often issues crop up with price, timing and quality. I can say that there were no such issues with Gareth and his team. Gareth was very clear in what he would deliver. He communicated regularly and made himself available whenever we needed to discuss something.

We had a kitchen extension designed by Jonathan Hughes at 3DR-architects, and he suggested to ask for a quotation from Gareth Cox (Key Choice Builders). Gareth came around very quickly, discussed the plans extensively and explained his way of working. Within a few days he provided a quotation and after advice from the architect, we decided to go ahead. We never had any regrets. The work comprised of an extension with a breakthrough to the existing kitchen, a porch, a front path, and a patio. Pre-fab Structural Insulation Panels were used instead of traditional inner walls and roof structure. Everything was done efficiently, some extra work was added during the project, but there was little delay. During the project, still a few design choices had to be made, but it worked out very well with good suggestions from Gareth and his team. Gareth and his team are very considerate and try to limit the burden of the building work on the home owners as much as possible. What was particularly appreciated is that Gareth makes a lot of effort to keep us informed on a daily basis and that he ensures that the results are in line with the home owner's wishes. He responds very quickly to issues and concerns, and has lots of suggestions for materials and providers. In conclusion, we are very pleased with the result and have no hesitation in recommending KeyChoice builders for similar building projects.

Key Choice Builders help design and plan and delivered us a first class new kitchen and utility room. The whole team where excellent and very understanding. The project was delivered on time and to budget estimate.

I employed KEY CHOICE to build a bathroom as a partial garage conversion.They quoted me a price and gave me a starting date which meant waiting for a couple of months.I accepted their quote and they started on time and finished on time and on budget.They did a wonderful job and I would highly recommend them to anyone considering a building project.My thanks go to Gareth and Simon and to all the tradesmen involved with my project.

Gareth & his team did an excellent job on the work they did on our kitchen. They started on time & finished within a reasonable time frame. The quality of the work was first rate & the various trades had some very good ideas as to what would work etc., which we found to be very useful. The budgeting was spot on, as was the communication throughout the project & we would happily use Keychoice again.

Our project comprised building a new porch, a garage conversion and reorganising our ground floor including the addition of an en-suite bathroom to an existing ground floor bedroom. Our first impressions of Gareth were very positive with the estimated price broken down into the various build stages , easy to follow and comprehensive, giving us full confidence in the process. The work commenced slightly ahead of time and throughout the 12 week project term, we could not be happier with Gareth’s team, they kept on or ahead of schedule, were hardworking, tidy, courteous and respectful. Gareth’s project management skills were very evident throughout and he always kept us informed of the weekly work schedule. The project came in on budget, within timelines and overall the company performance was great.

We highly recommend Key Choice. We had an extension over the top of our garage, and some internal alterations. From day 1, the project was well managed, well executed and stress free. The entire team were professional and a pleasure to have working in our home. They have high standards, and the results are far beyond our expectations. Thank you Gareth and the entire team, you made the whole process simple and stress free.

Key Choice had previously produced flawless work for us as we posted on this site on 2/4/18. We required a small enhancement and this has, as we expected, been completed perfectly. We continued to find the customer care of these builders to be 100%, following the leadership and standards of the owner Gareth. David and Pauline

My experience with Gareth and his team at Key Choice Builders has been fantastic and I would highly recommend them. I was nervous about having building work done, but Gareth completely put me at ease with his advice, experience and a positive attitude, so I really had nothing to worry about. We had a single storey rear extension to build a large kitchen diner. Every step of the way Gareth was excellent at communication and keeping me informed of next steps, including recommending a whole host of suppliers for kitchen, flooring, worktops and appliances and I am really pleased with the finished result. Everything was kept to the original quote so no surprises on cost. It did run slightly over the expected timescale, but the team worked hard to get us to a point where we were able to move in before Christmas. After that the remaining works in January were just the finishing touches. The whole team are all really friendly and worked respectfully around our home/family. They also left things very tidy at the end of each day. Since the building work finished I have found the aftercare service to be just as helpful. Sometimes you don't notice all the little issues until you start living in the space, but Gareth has resolved all snags and questions with ease and speed. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Key Choice Builders to anyone considering a build project.

Keychoice came to us recommended by the Structural Engineers who planned the work. From the outset Gareth Cox was easy to deal with. His quote was detailed and well priced. He guided us through the project from start to finish; one of the stand out features was his communication. Visits happened when he said they would and emails and calls, queries were answered promptly. His team of builders / plasterers and decorators were polite, professional and real craftsmen. It was a pleasure to have them in the house. Gareth dealt confidently with the Structural engineers over a change to plan and with building control removing any stress for us. The invoicing and payment schedule were clear. The project was delivered on time and to budget. We are delighted with the work and I’d recommend Gareth and KeyChoice unreservedly. David Braithwaite - Wokingham.

We couldn't be happier with the work we received from Gareth and the team with our extension. The build was top standard and the service was excellent. We have never done work on a house before and lacked knowledge about a lot of the end to end elements of getting a big extension done. Gareth was brilliant throughout, always willing to answer questions at any time of the day and walk us through the process and next steps. Everything was kept perfectly to schedule and the different workers / tradesman were also very professional and helpful leading to an overall positive experience! We plan to do more work in the future and will definitely use the team again!

Gareth came highly recommended by our architect and he has not failed to deliver. He has a team of skilled builders and craftsmen. We had quite a large extension and an overhaul of the entire house. We were quite nervous about the project but Gareth managed it very well. He managed the whole build and renovation project, no job was too small for him. Throughout the project, he kept us informed and delivered on budget. We lived through the build and he never left us without hot water, a washing machine or cooking facilities. His team and contractors are all professional and friendly. We are extremely pleased with the work that has been completed, it is to a very high standard with a great finish. We have received many compliments about our house and we are really enjoying living in it.

We are delighted with the extension work that Gareth and the team completed on our home. Gareth and the team completed a ground floor extension to the rear of our house and an extension above the garage and decorating/refurbishment throughout the rest of the house. All the work was completed to a really high standard and to budget, which was no mean feat considering the increase in cost of materials during the pandemic. We had not carried out any building work before and were a little anxious about the project, but we really appreciated the excellent communication from Gareth about the progress of the project and resolving any issues. Gareth would provide regular updates on site and responds to messages very quickly, which was greatly appreciated. The whole team are very easy to get along with and always willing to have a chat and explain what was going on, which makes a big difference when work is going on for several months. We have received many compliments from friends and family about the work done and we have already recommended Key Choice Builders to some of our friends and would not hesitate recommending Gareth and the team to anyone considering similar work.

If you are expecting Shoddy workmanship, poor execution, timely delays, poor communication and going over budget you will be highly surprised not to receive this service from Gareth and his team. I can honestly say I was not looking forward to my single story extension and open plan Kitchen, diner, living space going ahead, but this team delivered exceptional service, great communication and delivered on plan. Every single tradesman was polite, friendly, clean and tidy and never refused a cuppa or a bacon sandwich. The level of professional service and outcome is second to none. I absolutely love it. I would highly shout from my new flat roof top how fantastic Key Choice are. Top job Gareth and Team.

Gareth and his team built a neighbour's extension and following their recommendation we got a quote for our building work. Gareth has a can-do attitude and ensures customers are kept informed. He visited the site regularly and did his best to organise the different trades and keep things moving. Not an easy task as they had a number of jobs in progress and at times he seemed overstretched, but still kept smiling. Most of the team work directly for him but the groundworks, electricial and plumbing work were carried out by subcontractors. Everyone was friendly and approachable and the work was carried out to a good standard. The job came in on budget and we are happy with the result.

Gareth and his lads came highly recommended by several friends/neighbours. We got 3 quotes for a new 2 storey extension including new bathroom, and Gareth's quote was roughly in line with the other two. We were not disappointed. I've never seen an extension go up so quickly. During the groundworks and bricking phase, there were always 4/5/6 lads on site. Gareth was around every day checking everything over. Of course there are always snagging issues, but that's where Gareth really shines because he gets them resolved, even after they've left site. I know I can phone him up even now and he will resolve any issues. In summary the work was started early, the quote cost was more or less kept to (even during the massive price hikes for building materials), the work was finished on time, and the quality is top notch. Gareth and his lads are also nice guys which makes things easier all round. I highly recommend Gareth for any building works.

Several years after a great job doing a garage conversion I again used Key Choice to complete some works on a house I took on with a partially completed extension. Gareth straight away provided great advice on how to approach the project. He is open and honest, does not over promise and created a high level of confidence that he would deliver. I was not disappointed. Gareth has an outstanding team who all take a great deal of pride in their work. Everyone that came on site was friendly, professional and produced work of the highest quality. They were always considerate of us having to live in the property during the works. They kept us informed on progress and communicated on all matters as needed. At the end of each day on site everything was as clean and tidy as you could realistically hope for and always exceeded my expectations. After moving into what was basically a building site, our home is now exactly as we envisaged it. Key Choice did an outstanding job and I would not hesitate on recommending them to anyone.

Gareth and his team did a fantastic job fully renovating our 240 year old Georgian house. From start to finish they were very professional with great communication throughout the process. When there were the inevitable unforeseen issues Gareth was very positive and came up with excellent solutions which made the whole experience stress free. The quality of the work is excellent and his team were always polite and very tidy. We would certainly recommend Key Choice as they really care for their customers.

We required work to be done to our porch, strengthening it, attaching it to the house, plastering and the removal of an air-brick and infilling the gap. The work started on time and was completed within the forecast period. The quality of work was to the highest standard and the site was left clean and tidy. I would strongly recommend them for work. The people who carried out the work were professional and efficient. Very satisfied with all that was done.

We have never undertaken any building work before but after using Key Choice Builders I would definitely do it again! We are really pleased our extension looks amazing. We chose Key Choice as they gave us one of the most reasonable quotes but also because they were always quick to get back to me - which was also the case once we had decided to go ahead and throughout the project. This was really important to me as there is nothing worse than waiting for someone to get back to you with a quote, or once you are doing the work with any queries. His team were great to have around, polite and my kids loved watching them do the various work. I would also recommend them because they all work as a team, so you aren't waiting for other subcontractors' time scales, which could cause delays, which I have seen friends have happen when using other builders. If we ever do any more work on our house we would definitely be asking them to quote again.

My husband and I have received nothing but excellent service from the company on two occasions. We had quotations and invoicing etc. well and accurate presented .The quotations were itemized and they remained within the budget without exception. Their own workforce and subcontractors are very good workmen who produced excellent results while being courteous and considerate. They are reliable and trustworthy ,completing the job by leaving the site clean and tidy. All jobs are well organized and supervised by Gareth on a regular basis keeping you fully informed. He is extremely helpful and accommodating with a pleasant manner which implants confidence that the job will be well accomplished. We would highly recommend this company.

The team have been amazing. It is rare, in my experience, for a building company to be truly focused on the customer - but Key Choice are. They want to deliver exactly what you want, they keep to their quotes, they keep you informed and they are great people to have working at your property every day. Nothing is too much trouble and they provide advice and watch out for your interests on all aspects of your job. Have we had issues during this project as supplies and product availability have been hit by the pandemic? Yes of course we have, like everyone, but their frequent communication, sticking to prices and coming up with smart alternatives have been evident throughout. I have personally recommended Key Choice to several friends and I had no hesitation in doing that. I would also have no hesitation in speaking to any prospective customers and showing you their work. Trust me - these people are the perfect choice.