Our History

AJC started from humble beginnings over 25 years ago to now being one of the most respected suppliers of subcontract carpenters within the industry.

1998
First major roofing contract won
With Charles Church, Wethered Park, Marlow
1998
A J Cooke Carpentry Ltd was formed
By Andrew Cooke in June of 1998
1998
1999
Second major house builder contract won
with Taylor Woodrow, Alton
1999
2000
New major house builder contract won
Galliford Try Homes, soon to be Linden homes
2000
2001
Opened our first Hartley Wintney office
At Monachus House
2001
2002
Start of an 8 year, 11 phase project
At Grand Union Village, valued at £2.7 million
2002
2003
First 100+ units contract won
For Laing Homes, Teddington lasting 3 years
2003
2004
First multiphase £0.75M contract won
For Linden Try Homes, Knowle Village, Fareham
2004
2005
Won our 100th site
Taylor Woodrow, Dowles Green Farm, Wokingham
2005
2006
First site for Berkeley
Royal Clarence Yard, Gosport
2006
2007
375 plot 5 year contract won
Biggest ever on a single phase site – Alencon House, Basingstoke
2007
2008
First site for Bovis Homes
4 phases won over 5 years
2008
2010
First major site for Cala
Ickenham South, 112 units lasting 3 years
2010
2011
NHBC Gold award winning site
226 units for Cala, Watford
2011
2012
600 plot contract won
For Taylor Wimpey, Andover
2012
Dane Keenleyside became Commercial Director
2012
2013
Over 300 unit contract won
For Crest Nicholson, Wokingham, 2013 to 2018
2013
2014
150 unit contract won
For Bellway, Minley, 2014 to 2018
2014
50th apprentice employed
Continuing our training commitment
2014
2015
First 100+ site for Bewley
Cavendish Park, Wokingham
2015
2016
Installation of new bespoke IT system
Pioneering innovation in our industry
2016
2017
New MD
Dane Keenleyside appointed MD of AJC
2017
New client won
Redrow Homes, Basingstoke
2017
2018
Celebrating 20 Years in Business!
2018
2019
New Clients Won
Martin Grant & Stratfield Homes
2019
2020
Largest Single Site
Huntley Wharf, Reading, 759 apartments, 2020 to 2025
2020
2021
New Client
Willowcrest Homes, The Old Sawmill, Headley, 9 luxury homes
2021
2022
Second Site Won with Barratt David Wilson Southern Counties
Ashridge, Wokingham - 159 houses
2022
2023
Celebrating 25 Years in Business!
2023
Rejuvenation Project with Wates Residential
Gorse Ride, Wokingham
2023
New Client
Miller Homes, Oakley Grange, Oakley
2023
Over £10k in Charity Donations
inc CR, Samaritans, Victoria's Promise, Naomi House, Alexander Devine
2023
2024
New Client
Taylor Wimpey South Thames, Dukes Quarter, Bordon, 315 homes
2024
New Site with Vistry
Broxborough Park, Ottershaw, 184 houses and apartments
2024
New Site with Charles Church
at Lambourn Meadows, Thatcham
2024