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About Cooke & Charman
With over 30 years of experience in building and renovation in the Sussex and Surrey area, Cooke & Charman has solid foundations in quality and craftsmanship.
Founded by experienced builders and renovators Charlie Cooke and Ashley Charman, Cooke & Charman brings together their specialist knowledge and experience with an in-house multidisciplinary team of trades people.
From a simple electrical installation to managing a new build from plans to completion, our flexible and friendly approach allows us to work collaboratively with our clients to get the best results possible.
Whether you’ve got a simple sketch or fully drawn plans, we’d love to talk about your project.
Meet the team
Directors Ashley and Charlie personally oversee all our building and renovation projects, ensuring quality workmanship and a high quality finish.
Our in-house team extends to experienced carpenters, joiners and kitchen fitters as well as qualified electricians and plumbers, extending our capability beyond renovation and into new build construction.
Ashley Charman
Director
With more than 15 years experience in the mechanical and electrical industry, Ashley oversees the installation of lighting, plumbing and electrics in our building and renovation projects.
A perfectionist at heart, Ashley enjoys a challenge and doesn’t let anything get in the way of achieving the best possible result.
Charlie Cooke
Director
With a carpentry and construction background, Charlie has an exceptional eye for detail and exacting standards when it comes to build quality.
With over 15 years experience in the construction industry, Charlie ensures all projects are completed with precision.
To discuss your project, why not call us now on 01342 821884, or click here for more contact details.
SOME KIND WORDS FROM OUR CLIENTS
TRIXIE BRADLEY
DIRECTOR @ LOVINGLY MADE LTD
Possibly the most competent and professional individuals I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Their work is only ever of the highest exemplary standard - always. True professionals in their field and I can recommend them and trust them without equivocation.
STEVEN PAGE
EGAP RECYCLING
Very personal and professional service.
An absolutely trustworthy and reliable firm to have fulfil your dream project from start to an outstanding finish.
ROY FENTON
PROJECT MANAGER @ BALFOUR BEATTY
Excellent worker. Professional attitude. Commercially good value. Completed to a very good standard and Ashley was extremely conscious working in domestic properties.
JO ROE
HOME OWNER - MAIDENBOWER
We recently used Charlie Cooke, he was amazing. So easy to work with, patient, chilled, reliable and very good ideas. Has a fab team of guys too and his attention to detail was impressive.
JACOB SWEI
14 BOND STREET, ARUNDEL
Cooke and Charman, turned my 1868 Old Run down cottage in Arundel, into a surreal environment. The end result really is mind blowing, not to mention the value increase of the property.
SEAN PARKINSON
SPECIALIST PERFORMANCE PERSONAL TRAINING
The end result is absolutely perfect and gives my gym the luxury look and feel that i have been trying to achieve for ages. The smoothie bar is already proving a massive hit with the members and looks like something from a show home- so impressed!
Claire McDonald
Facebook Review
Thoroughly recommended - internal wall removed and new open plan kitchen installed in 2021. Professional and excellent craftsmanship at every stage of the project. Extremely happy with the work throughout and with the final look.
James Gooderham
Facebook Review
Great team and excellent workmanship. Would definitely recommend
Sam Everett
Facebook Review
I contacted Cooke and Charman to provide a very overdue update to my very well used kitchen. There professionalism, skills and workmanship certainly live up to standard and expectation. My kitchen is now a swish, modern environment. I am extremely pleased and would highly recommend Cooke and Charman Ltd
Simon Gorvett
Google Review
Ashley and his team completed various jobs at my house: installed the electrics for my hot tub, installed my outdoor lighting, and replaced all the electrics in my garage with new electrics. They are so tidy and everything is done perfectly. Amazing company to deal with.