Nick and Alex from Colt Houses recently did some renovation on the roof of my Colt House.  In spite of it being extremely hot up there they kept cheerful and polite.  They did a really good professional job and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again if necessary.

Mrs Engelen, Cobham

We moved to our 5 bed Colt bungalow five years ago.  It is a great house made even better recently by Martin and his team from Colt.  The house had generally been well maintained by the previous owners who had lived in it from new.  The cedar cladding had been regularly oiled, but apparently never cleaned.  Martin and colleagues did a splendid job of pressure washing the whole building.  The difference was astonishing!  They then returned a week later to re-apply the oil.   We had re-oiling done when we moved in, but not cleaning.  The difference in the job done by Martin and crew was remarkable.  No mess!  Drive left pristine.  Windows and guttering all left spotless.  Not only that, they were lovely people to have around.

Anyone thinking of renovating their Colt house should consider using Martin and his professionals from Colt.  You won’t regret it.

Allan Henderson, Blandford Forum

We have now used Martin and his team on 3 separate occasions and have been delighted each time.  The first time was prior to buying our Colt house when Martin did a very thorough survey of the property and was able to recommend how best to proceed with maintaining the house, including realistic pricing and timescales.  Martin’s input was always pragmatic and we felt no pressure to implement specific options.  After we purchased the property, Martin and his team cleaned and oiled the cedar shingle roof and cedar outside walls.  Not only did this help protect the house it also transformed how the house looked on the outside.  Their last visit was to install new doors and windows, again this went very well.  Overall we have always been impressed by the professionalism and skill of Martin and his team.

James Ewing, Hampshire

I very recently used Colt Houses to replace some weather beaten shingles on my cedar wood bungalow and I was very pleased with the all-round service that I received. The quote was provided quickly, a date agreed, and on that date the work started promptly and efficiently.

Nik, Alex and Martin were very friendly, approachable and helpful, and carried out the work with a minimum of disruption, tidying up the site afterwards and taking all the old shingles away. The new shingles look immaculate, and are a vast improvement.

Many thanks!

Mr Metcalfe, Sevenoaks

The Colt building was first built in 1973 and we renovated it in 2022 with new windows and removing one entrance door (replacing it with a window). In subsequent years we extended the cedar tiles along a shed that had been built behind the Colt structure to standardise the appearance.

The building and original roof is still in great condition and has survived many storms over its 50+ years! In all of these projects Martin and his team have done a fantastic job: completing the work on schedule and on budget, cheerfully and coming back at short notice if any minor follow-ups were needed. The Colt team has been easily the most reliable and customer-focused contractor I have used, and I have no hesitation in recommending them.

Mr Robson, Westwell

We live in a Colt bungalow which has required little jobs carried out on it over the years.  Recently the two ends of the bungalow have been painted by Colts .  We were very satisfied with the results and the work was carried out to a very high standard.  The men carrying out the work were respectful and polite, creating no mess at all.

I highly recommend this company to anybody else requiring work.

Mr and Mrs Bates, Hadlow, Kent

I want to say thank you to all the team for a splendid service. I am really pleased with the windows and doors, they look  perfect in my sitting room. I have been in an out a little, but it will have to wait a few months to enjoy having the doors standing open! Nick and Alex worked really hard and were a pleasure to have in my house – such tidy workmen, perfectionists and experts at their different jobs. And very grateful thanks to Martin for all his good advice and work behind the scenes, and for keeping a quiet eye on proceedings.

Mrs Langton, Charing

Thank you very much to Colt for coming to renovate the Colt garden room.

The renovation was phased over several years. After the installation of new windows three years ago the building (now 50 years old and still totally weather-proof despite its exposed position) has looked a lot better. The extension of the tiles and the repairs to the roof beam along the east side of the building (and its non-Colt) addition has tidied up the exterior enormously, along with the renovations to the roof tiles and painting which the team did on the north and west sides too.

Martin, Nick and Alex were a real pleasure to have on site – cheerful, professional and unobtrusive. Not only was the work done on schedule, but the team left the site spotless at the end of every day. They also willingly helped with other minor problems that cropped up outside the scope of their job. All in all, they did an outstanding job, and I would not hesitate to give Colt the highest possible recommendation.

Mr Robson, Westwell

We had two visits from the illustrious Colt team in 2023 – early October and early December.  Martin, Nik and Alex arrived late afternoon after a 9 hour trip from deepest Kent to the heart of Scotland.  After a quick introduction to Alex and without even unpacking they were underway replacing a few misted windows and preparing for the main job.  Then at 8.00pm we were all round the table for a family tea, a good old chat, a few beers and a glass of malt to round off the evening.  Up at 7.00 on the next day and onto the job of removing the panelling from the front of the house as it had worn thin over the 55 years.   Stopping only for a full-blown Scottish breakfast at 10.30 it was full steam ahead and another 7.30 finish and 8.00 pm meal, non-stop chatting, lubricated with another beer and a malt or two.  Up sharp again on the Wednesday to start adding solid insulation, extended by an inch along the whole front and fully sealed and watertight.  Thursday saw a repeat of the 12.5 hour working day and the new cedar wood facing board fully back on and even oiled. Even persistent showers failed to hinder progress, with the front of the house fortunately on the leeward side. Job done and a pristine & highly accomplished finish!  A grand farewell meal and the usual lubricants saw them homeward bound at 6am on the Friday.

Perhaps it was the encouragement of Shona’s food and comfy beds here,  but we were promised another visit only two months later!  Mid-afternoon on in early December saw the Colt boys embark on creating an ensuite out of a bathroom for the main bedroom.  The job entailed blocking off a door, creating a new door and moving a door, insulating all the external walls and increasing the depth of it, re-plaster boarding, taping & filling and plastering the walls, then putting on the facings and skirtings. Liaising with our plumber Mark and electrician James was essential.  As on the previous visit, all this was done in the space of 3 long days.

We were delighted with their work and company and can only commend the thoroughness, professionalism and meticulousness of the whole team and would happily recommend their work to anyone.

Stephen and Shona Pedgrift, Perthshire

I wanted to write to let you know how pleased we are with the work that Colt Houses completed at our house.

We had replacement windows fitted and all of the old cedar shingles replaced as well as increased thermal insulation to the walls.

Nick and Alex who did the work were excellent. All of the work was finished to a very high quality and they were very professional and clearly experts.

They worked in rain and mud conditions every day, but the site was always neat and clean. I would like you to pass on to them again how pleased we are with the work that they did. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

The finished job has made the house significantly warmer which was the main aim, and it looks lovely too.

Mr and Mrs Goudie, Canterbury

Our experience to date with Colt Houses has been excellent!  Prior to moving into our Colt house we asked Martin to provide us with a report on the work he thought the house required.  This report has been invaluable and formed the details of the work that we have subsequently had done.  Martin, Nick and Alex spent a number of days with us repairing and oiling the roof, cleaning and oiling the walls, replacing some of the windows and generally refreshing parts of the house that after 60 years had become in need of some attention.  All the work has been done with the greatest care and professionalism and we are delighted with the results! 

Mr and Mrs Ewing, Romsy

Thank you so much for fitting the replacement windows in our Colt Cedarwood property. We are delighted with the appearance and quality of the windows and greatly appreciated the efficient way the work was undertaken by Martin and Nick. Particular mention must be made of their attention to detail , the way they tidied up after each day and left the place immaculate when they had finished.

Pat and Brian, Pembrokeshire

We have used Colt Houses twice. Both times our windows have been fitted with due care and attention.

The windows were made exactly to our requirements prior to fitting. Martin was able to show examples of finishes to enable us to make a final decision.

Martin and Nick arrived promptly in the morning and worked continuously all day. Work was done quietly and professionally and all the mess made was cleaned up .

The finished windows are amazing!

Thank you.

Mr and Mrs Walters, Windsor

We were delighted with the result and would praise Martin’s professionalism and hard work. Throughout, both him and Nik were conscientious and considerate, clearly with a well rehearsed plan, tool kit and equipment. They worked tirelessly in very hot conditions encountering no delays or set backs. A tribute no doubt to their planning ability.

Being able to secure the house on day 1 was a real bonus. Their attention to detail and finish was also impressive, as was the use of highest quality materials.

We look forward to their return to complete other work on the original bungalow.

Mr and Mrs Walters, Surrey

We found Martin and Nick to be extremely professional in all aspects of the work they carried out for us regarding our patio door. We were kept informed at various stages as to what would happen next. They were punctual, very tidy and courteous.

Mrs Butterworth, Sittingbourne

A few years ago, Martin and his team repaired extensive storm damage to our Colt bungalow with great care and efficiency. This year it was time for maintenance to the shingles and we were very pleased that they were able to make the journey again and do that work for us, and at the same time report on the general state of the building.

We have complete confidence in the excellent work that they do, and it is a pleasure to deal with everyone at Colt.

H Lewis, Newton Steward

My mother and I are admirers of Colt Houses – when we lived in Danbury during the seventies there was a Colt Bungalow next to us which led my late father and a carpenter friend to erect the current Colt Garage.

We have always oiled the Garage and requiring to replenish our aging Texnap 22 supply  this led us to Colt Houses now run by Caroline and Martin.

The plan was to complete the oiling of 3 sides of our now 40 plus year old double doored Sussex Garage by the end of November and finish the fourth side sheltered by a hedge running alongside it next year. Everything was running to plan – Colts had provide more Texnap 22 oil — Martin had supplied me with very useful tips on how to do it the professional way – oiling was running at a brisk pace for a 78 year old who thinks he is twenty one again. Then progress ground to a halt when an old medical condition surfaced leaving just  the gables above the two front doors together with the two front panels to complete —  a day’s work at my slow speed.

Martin kindly came over to complete the oiling. While with us he looked the garage over and we had  very interesting and fascinating discussions on the Colt Housing System and the updates incorporated into  the new garages in the relation to our old one. I also explained how the garage was moved over to its current position on a crane when my house was extended with a Granny Annex  for my mother. To strengthen the door frame areas for this move L shaped knees running above the doors and down the insides of each side panel to the concrete floor had been added by our builders. Unfortunately over the years the DPC at the base plate of the side panel by the hedge  had been slightly bridged allowing the base plate to become softened. Martin kindly replaced the base plate with hard wood I had to hand and opened up the side panel areas on both sides of the door so allowing plenty of fresh air to circulate.

It was a real pleasure to have Martin with us and look forward to having him finish the forth side in the summer.

David Burdett, Essex

Due to their extensive knowledge of Colt Homes, we decided to use Martin and his Team from Colt Houses to re-shingle a gable end and to replace all windows and doors on our property.  From the start, Martin and Caroline liaised with us at every stage, through quotes, designs, installation, etc. We were constantly updated so were never left in any doubt as to when things were going to happen. Martin and his team were impeccably tidy when working inside and out. The system they used for replacing the windows was so good, you would not know they had been replaced, apart from seeing the new window itself. No internal decoration was marked or needed making good. We couldn’t be happier with the work and will be using them again in the future.

Mr M Osenton, Rochester

We have known Colt for nearly 20 years now and they have always been very supportive of the projects we’ve wanted to complete on our house, whether these be major expansion or just simple window replacement. Their advice has always been provided and our relationship has grown to be very trusting. Their prices have always been very fair too.
When we first viewed a Colt house with the view to buying it, Colt were able to give me advice about the build , longevity and maintenance. Since then, they have completed major expansion works by removing the roof and building an upstairs for us, complete cavity wall insulation, various window replacements to remove the terrible Anglian windows someone had fitted, and most recently a complete renovation of our large lounge, completed to meticulous perfection. We don’t go anywhere else for support.
Martin, Caroline and the Colt team have always been very professional and we are very happy to recommend them to you.

Mr and Mrs Wilson-Green, Wateringbury

When we decided to replace our front door we had no idea of our options or how many decisions we would have to make.

As this is a Colt house we contacted W H Colt and Son Ltd.  Martin Ross carefully and patiently explained our options, recommended a Sternfenster door and following his assessment sent us the relevant information and Sternfenster brochure.

As the colour shown on our computer screen doesn’t always match the actual colour of a product he later brought us some samples to compare next to the existing woodwork.  Almost immediately our decision was made.

Throughout the whole process Martin has been available to discuss the project and the work was duly completed with Colt’s usual care and attention to detail and we are very pleased with the results.

Mr and Mrs Weaver, Charing

It is with the highest recommendation that my husband and I write this review on our recent experience with Colt houses. We wished to replace our old garage. Colts were recommended to us by our son who owns a Colt bungalow. We do have high standards and expectations on quality of craftmanship, skills and competencies, work ethic and positive customer attitudes. We found Martin and Nick to be professionally friendly and courteous at all times, good at listening and actioning our design requests and extremely reliable and hard working. We came to trust them implicitly and appreciated their unobtrusive manner of working. We could not have wished for anything more and we absolutely love our new garage!

We would not hesitate to have further work done by Colts and recommend them most highly.

Anita and Steve Smith, Kent

What a beautiful job! Craftmanship at its best.  A prompt response to my ask for the repair and a pleasure to have on site. They were careful and considerate about place and people.

Happy Colt Home Owner, Kent

Fantastic job by Colts this May recladding and insulating our south facing gable end. Great attention to detail and it looks amazing now. Looking forward to having the roof reshingled later in the year.

Elena Minguillon, Horsham

It was a pleasure to experience the sheer professionalism of Colt and it was a pleasure to have Martin and Nick with us doing the work. Only sorry that with the social distancing regime we could not “water and feed” them.
Sheila and I were well pleased with the finished result and it seems that Colt left no stone unturned in the objective of doing a great job to a high standard.

Mr and Mrs Bowers, Lingfield

I recently had new windows installed by W.H. Colt to replace the original ones that had been in place for 50 years. The work was executed promptly and the standard of work was excellent. What is so good about Colts is that Martin and his crew really care about their work, and take infinite patience over it. I am delighted with the result.

Maurice Vile, Kent

Thank you again for the excellent work you’ve carried out on our bungalow. It was a pleasure having you and Steve (and Nick) here. You washed down and re-applied the oil to the shingles thoroughly and without fuss and whilst here you even did an important repair to our carport which I was concerned about. We are also very pleased with the new shingles on the front of our bungalow. It was again done in a very professional manner and without fuss and we have already had compliments from two passers-by on how lovely the bungalow looks now. I am so pleased that I went to you to get the work done and we would have no hesitation in recommending you to other Colt home owners.

Mrs Rossi, Broxbourne, Herts

We purchased a Colt house in August 17, our first experience of a timber framed house.
Like many before us, we contacted Colt for some advice and Martin came along and offered sound, impartial, professional advice.
In the last two years we have made several changes to the house, putting our own stamp on the property. Martin and his excellent team have been there every step of the way. We have proposed ideas to Martin, and he has been great at helping us prioritise and focus our ideas, never at any time killing our enthusiasm and eagerness to forge on. Read more →

50 years ago, my wife and I designed the layout for our own single-storey house, and asked Colts to build it for us.   It has proved to be an enormous success – comfortable, warm and low maintenance.   There is little I would change if making that choice today.   However, I recently decided to convert two of the four bedrooms into a self-contained annexe for use by a live-in carer, or perhaps for an elderly relative or young adult later on.

Colt Houses – celebrating its centenary this year – still had my original house plans, so the design and conversion could hardly have been easier.   Add to that, the experience, sympathetic advice, good taste and superb workmanship of Martin Ross and his efficient, tidy and courteous staff (including the office), and it becomes difficult to imagine a more pleasing outcome.

J.E. Hosking, Kent

I want to thank you very much for such an excellent job you have made on my garage ceiling, which has had a marked effect on the temperature of my bedroom floor. Beyond the impeccable craftsmanship of Nick and Steve, it is always a huge joy dealing with Colts – you have such a great team. It was so interesting to see how professionally they tackled all the steps of a very difficult job, and were unfailingly good humoured.

W H Colt replaced the roof of our house in cedar single.
Throughout the process from quotation to completion, W H Colt kept us fully informed of progress.

The work to replace single tiled roof was completed within budget and to the time scale agreed. The work was undertaken to a high standard; with minimum disruption to everyday living. Indeed the site was always tidy and secure by the end of the day.

I would wish to highly recommend W H Colt for their efficiency, workmanship and professionalism at all times.

Mr & Mrs R Holder, Hadlow

Martin and Steve did a fantastic job washing and oiling our Colt bungalow. They both worked incredibly hard in extremely hot weather and were as always, polite, considerate and tidy.
The shingles now look like new – on a house built in 1963. We are more than happy.

Mr and Mrs Skinner, Canterbury

We were delighted with our new roof. The workmanship was impeccable; everything went as clockwork as promised, all concerned were polite and helpful. Full marks!

Maurice Vile, Canterbury

May we take this opportunity to thank you and your team for an excellent job in completing the conversion of the double garage into a warm, well designed and beautifully constructed Annexe.
The level of craftmanship is faultless and the professionalism of your team is unquestionable.
Right from our first meetings, you were able to see exactly what we had envisioned and with your guidance and advice the whole project seemed to progress smoothly, which was particularly reassuring to Eileen who felt that the work was completed with no obvious mess and minimal inconvenience to her normal day to day living. Read more →

Thanks for all you have done. My wife and I are very pleased with the bungalow and the oiled finish. It was also good to have a pleasant workforce who all worked well and long hours. It was good to be able to chose a design and be able to alter it a bit to our requirements. We look forward to moving in hopefully during the latter half of October.

Colin and Roma Smith, Worcestershire

“We recently had installed, an ‘A’ rated uPVC bedroom window, by Colt Houses.

Overall, we were very pleased with the professionalism of the fitting and end result, which took about three hours.

The exterior sub-frame was stained to a colour of our choice and the interior sub-frame wood is a beautiful natural pine which we decided to stain with a clear varnish so as to retain the natural colour.

We will benefit in the cold months as it will keep out the cold draughts, but we have always got the vent when the weather is favourable.”

Mr & Mrs Connolly
1 Home Farm Cottage
Southborough
Kent

“I contacted Colt Houses to discuss replacement of the windows and shingles on my Colt house, and had a very productive initial talk with Martin who saw problems, offered solutions, and improved on my ideas. He gave me great confidence to ask Colts to do the job.

Richard and Nick came to carry out the work; they were talented, experienced and skilled craftsmen. When they encountered problems they solved them efficiently, and were always willing to discuss progress and methods. They did many extra jobs, from fixing a bad leak to removing some bees’ nests and sticking back loose ceiling tiles. After every day the work area was left clean and tidy. They were not just getting through a job but took pride in their work, and were always cheerful and good-humoured. Martin was involved throughout and returned frequently to discuss developments. Read more →

We would like to thank Colt Houses for a stress-free enjoyable build. Martin and his highly skilled team turned our sketch of a idea into a viable design and built us exactly what we wanted.
We love our Colt house and are now thrilled to have a contemporary addition that fits seamlessly on to the main house. Read more →

It was very clear from the very beginning that Colts were the obvious choice to re-roof our bungalow; you could tell that they were very knowledgeable giving sound advice on all aspects of the job,  Read more →

We are delighted with our new Colt built Clubhouse which sits proudly and ergonomically well in its golf course surroundings. Read more →

We are absolutely delighted with the replacement windows Colts have just finished installing.
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We are delighted with our new porch extension. Colts is synonymous with superb craftsmanship and the greatest level of attention to clients’ wishes. Read more →

We are delighted to have used Colt Houses to refurbish and fit our new kitchen and utility room. Much of the 1930s design was still intact, but the kitchen itself was very outdated having not been touched for about 40 years. The units needed scrapping, and there was an unnecessary porch which made the kitchen much darker then it needed to be Read more →

We thought long and hard about who should replace the original windows in our special Colt House. We chose Colt because, once we had spoken to Martin on site, we knew that he was the right man for the job. Read more →

We bought our Colt bungalow two years ago and have enjoyed every minute of living in it. I phoned W.H Colt and explained that we were in the process of purchasing a Colt bungalow. I asked if they could offer any advice on what to look out for. Read more →

I was very impressed with Martin and his team when they carried out repairs to the roof or my 1960 Colt Bungalow in June 2013.  The shingles were replaced on a major part of the roof and the remaining area was re-proofed with Texnap.  Read more →

Our Colt bungalow has benefitted from the attention of W.H. Colt on a number of separate occasions. We had an extension to the front of the property in 2010 and were impressed by both the care taken and the standard of the work as well as the evident professionalism. Read more →

It is my great pleasure to provide a Testimonial for WH Colt’s. Over the years they have undertaken a number of major projects on my property with unfailing professionalism Read more →

I was overjoyed when Colts moved to Woodchurch as it is so close to my home. When I recently had an extension I found that the proprietor and staff very professional Read more →

When purchasing our home that was built in the early seventies, we contacted Colt as we were unfamiliar with timber houses. We are so glad that we did as they gave us great advice and support, giving us the confidence to purchase one of these unique properties Read more →

We bought our 1968 vintage Colt Bungalow in late 2013, not knowing much about this type of building. After a quick search on the internet, we were pleased to find that WH Colt & Son were still in business. We contacted them to ask for information and advice Read more →