Cooke & Charman Limited

• Annie

  Mar 2026

  1

  Wouldn’t recommend this business. The work quality is not good.

• Lucy

  Feb 2026

  1

  Wouldn’t recommend the service from this company! Had a negative experience and would avoid going forward

• Matt Scott

  Nov 2025

  5

  After using Cooke & Charman for an extension in 2020 which we were delighted with, we went to their sister company Charles Ashley for a new kitchen. From the design to installation to snagging I couldn’t fault them. The product is superb and nothing was too much trouble. The cleanest & tidiest builders I have ever worked with too which means a lot when you are living where the work is. They are probably not the cheapest but definitely the best and worth every penny more than going to your bog standard retail park kitchen suppliers. 5+ stars.

• Robert

  Oct 2025

  5

  We've recenty completed an 8 month project with Cooke and Charman for a double extension with extensive internal work on a new home and we are absolutely delighted with the end result! The quality of their workmanship is outstanding and given the scale of the project C&C must be commended for not compromising on this while still completing the work to schedule - virtually unheard of with building projects, especially ones of this size. Following a strong referral from friends, a big reason we chose C&C was the reassurance having a large team behind them would bring. I can't overstate how often we felt the benefit of this with the depth and breadth of the C&C team meaning we always felt in experienced hands across various types of work. It also meant that any developments that came up always felt very much in hand with nothing that was too much for the C&C team. Charlie and Ash were always friendly and great to deal with and have put together a truly exceptional team. They are an incredibly helpful, friendly group all of whom clearly take pride in the work that they do. It's very much a case of treating our home as if it was their own and the small touches were evident every time we visited them on site. Our main point of contact has been Sean who has been fantastic throughout - regularly keeping us updated, coorindating across the C&C team and also genuinely investing his energy to see our project a success. The wider team are also fantastic and though we don't remember everyone's name we met, a huge thanks again to Mark, LP, ground workers Adam & Mike, carpenters Paul & Michael, electricians Dan & George, the fantastic plumbing team Gary & Jack, tiler Paul, flooring team Byron/Jack/Sam/Kyle (and a few more whose names I can't remember!), decorators Peter, Mickey & Jamie and the every helpful Barry. Having since completed the project we're also impressed and pleased to see that the after care on has been exceptional. Thank you to C&C for helping us realise our dream home and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend or use the C&C team again!

• Sarah Chart

  Apr 2025

  5

  Cooke and charman are the only builders that we will use. They have now completed 3 big projects for us on our renovation journey, along with some smaller jobs. Their organisation, communication and attention to detail is next to none! Would highly recommend to anyone at any time.

• Millie Savedra

  Apr 2025

  5

  I haven’t used Cooke and Charman for any building work, but if their work reflects the kindness of their employees, I’d highly recommend them. One of their team members went out of his way to help me when my car battery died and I was stranded in Crawley, he even drove to get jump leads and got my car starting again! If this is the level of care they bring to their work, you’re in good hands. Thank you again!

  Owner's reply

  Hi Millie, Thank you very much for the kind words, we will pass this onto the team member. Thank you

• Jodie Clark

  Feb 2025

  5

  Beautiful window seat to make the most of my beautiful bay window. The workmanship is excellent and the work was done quickly with no mess. Delighted with it!

• James Glass

  Feb 2025

  5

  After receiving planning approval, we began searching for a builder in the spring of 2023. Although we found plenty of options, none quite matched what we were looking for. A friend recommended we reach out to Cooke and Charman, and we're glad we did. You often hear horror stories about builders underquoting and then increasing costs once work begins. However, from our initial enquiry to the completion of the build, Cooke and Charman were proactive and transparent. Knowing the project would be extensive, we purchased a caravan to live in while work was ongoing. When it arrived, we needed help positioning it onsite, and Cooke and Charman didn’t hesitate—they assisted us immediately. Throughout the build, we met various team members, from carpenters to electricians to painters. Every individual was professional, polite, and their work was of exceptional quality. One of Cooke and Charman's standout strengths is the size and expertise of their team. If any issue arose, the right person was onsite quickly to address it, keeping the project on track. Our primary point of contact was Dan, who regularly visited the site to ensure progress stayed on schedule. He was always available to answer questions and keep us updated. Dan, you were fantastic—thank you! We also requested several additional projects, including a new roof. Each time, the team provided clear quotes and completed the work seamlessly. During the renovations, we decided to install a new kitchen. Cooke and Charman collaborate with Hacker, a German kitchen brand. After visiting their London showroom with Dan and comparing options with Howdens and another local company, we found Hacker's quality superior and the pricing more competitive. We moved back into our renovated home in September 2024 and couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Would we recommend Cooke and Charman? Absolutely—100%! They are a fantastic company, and we are thrilled with both the process and the results. If you’re looking for a builder, give Cooke and Charman a call!

• Jamie Sinclair

  Jan 2025

  5

  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently hired Cooke and Charman, to knock down a wall between my kitchen and lounge/dining area, fit a new kitchen, completely renovate the space, and install a media unit—and I couldn’t be happier with the results! The work was carried out to an exceptionally high standard, with incredible care and attention to detail. The team was fantastic at communicating throughout the project. I was kept involved at every stage and appreciated their timely advice, which really helped bring everything together perfectly. They stuck to the agreed timeframe and budget, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free. It was clear that they genuinely cared about the project and took pride in their work. I’m absolutely thrilled with the end result—it’s everything I hoped for and more. I highly recommend Cooke and Charman to anyone looking for quality workmanship and a professional, reliable team!

• Dee

  Jan 2025

  5

  This is the second time we have used Cooke and Charman for our house renovation project. Ash, Charlie and all of their team are extremely professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Their workmanship is second to none - they completed my daughter's disabled wet room to a very high standard and we are really happy with the extension, utility and driveway they also did. I would highly recommend them 👌

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