At Cox Format we have been in business for over 30 years now. Being in business this long allows us to offer our clients our many years of experience working within the local area, within the building industry and experience working with the local councils. We can deal with an inquiry from the initial contact right through to the finalisation of the project, as well as being able to offer a full planning service if you require this service from us.
Our services can be included where necessary throughout the job, and includes any structural advice and local authority permissions, allowing you to enjoy a hassle and stress free service from us with the full knowledge that all areas have been covered allowing you to sit back and wait for the works to be completed. Here is a list of what we can offer you:
Building Regulations cover the construction and extension of buildings and are different from planning permission (you may need to get both planning permission and Building Regulations approval). When you appoint a builder it is normally their responsibility to ensure work complies with the regulations, however if for some reason they fail to meet their obligations you will ultimately be the one who faces an enforcement notice for non-compliance and will be liable to make any alterations necessary to ensure Building Regulations are met.
Cox Format will only build to a specification that a local authority licensed building inspector has approved and we won’t even start work on a project until it has been reviewed and signed off. This isn’t true of some other building firms, which could lead to all sorts of complications for you further down the road if Building Regulations approval isn’t given. Most reputable builders have an order book and committed to work in advance, some 3-6 months. Builders that can start ‘tomorrow’ or very quickly following the initial contact are generally not busy for a reason.
No one wants their builder to cut corners when it comes to safety in their home, but unfortunately many builders will do so in order to be able to provide the cheapest possible quote. There are images and information online that make it clear that sometimes underweight steel beams with no fire protection are used and that CDM regulations aren’t being complied with. Unfortunately choosing a builder on price alone means that you may well be excluding those that have priced sensibly in order to ensure they’re able to work within the Building Regulations and CDM2015.
Cox Format Developments are a WHICH Trusted Trader.
The Build Assure backed warranty acts as insurance should Cox Format cease to trade whilst working on your building project. It gives you an added level of protection which should you need to use it will ensure that any outstanding work is completed. The outstanding part of the project will be completed by another Build Assure registered construction company.
Cox Format Developments Limited has been supporting the
All the funds raised from these popular annual events goes to Cherry Lodge to help them continue to run this worthwhile and much needed charity. Anyone can donate at any time through the Cherry Lodge Cancer Care Website or by
Winning our category for the whole of the London Region from the Federation of Master Builders is a true honour. We are so pleased that our attention to detail and customer service have paid off and been recognised by the industry’s foremost organisation, particularly as it has been followed up with recognition from our local council too.
Our thirty years of experience doing hundreds of loft conversions and extensions have earned us our reputation and we believe we are known as a company that people trust. We are very grateful to all our customers and all those who have contributed to us winning these awards.
We can happily announce that Jack came a joint 2nd in this year’s award for the roof slating and tiling for a year 2 apprentice. We are extremely proud of Jack and all his achievements since he has been working for the company. To be nominated in the first place for this award is no mean feat and to come joint second this year is outstanding. We look forward to seeing how Jacks continues to grow within the company and I am sure our present and future customers will benefit from this talented young man.
We couldn’t be happier for Jack as he is proving himself to be an asset in more ways than one. To be nominated again out of 1000’s of apprentices across the country is outstanding. Not only are we proud of him and his achievement but he is building himself into a valuable asset for our company and our clients.
The awards take place on 2nd October 2015 so watch this space as we will update you with the results. Best of luck Jack, we are behind you all the way!
Our company couldn’t be happier for Jack and are proud that our next generation construction builder has already shown that he has the ability to offer the same outstanding standard of work that our company works towards on all the jobs we complete. Receiving the Apprentice Award shows how Jack produced work in his studies and in the practical side that showed he has the commitment and ability to start a successful career in the construction sector. When you are competing against around 700 other applicants the competition will be tough, so to win this award is really the best achievement possible. The awards were held at the Waltham Forest Training Academy with retired Flight Lt John Nichols heading the proceedings.
Philosophy
Cox Format Developments Limited is a professional building company. The majority of our work is through personal recommendations. We are always happy to show previous work and our customers are happy to let you look! We pride ourselves on quoting a good price and sticking to it. Unless you instruct us to, we rarely add on “extras” as some less reputable builders do as their standard practice.
Because we are professionals, we can see what work is necessary to achieve your objectives, and we price accordingly. Others may quote cheaper initially, then add on what they see as “unforeseen extras”. We believe our work is cheaper for the client in the long run.