About Us
We Are C J Smiths
We are highly trained team of professional builders with
one sole focus on building your dreams into reality
CJSMITHS
OUR STORY
Where It All Began
Welcome to CJ Smiths, where our journey in construction and building began in 2010.
From the outset, Craig Smith our founder, embarked on this venture with his vision and determination.
He started as a one-man team, his career initially involved subcontracting for a kitchen company and taking on small jobs through ratedpeople.com, an auction website for building work.
These early projects were modest, but each one was a step towards his goal of tackling larger, more complex building work where he envisioned CJ Smiths to eventually be.
2012 The Year For Change
By 2012, CJ Smiths was ready to take on significant challenges. We expanded our services to include full house renovations, unique house extensions, and loft conversions, marking the beginning of a new chapter.
Our focus on quality and detail quickly set us apart in St Albans. This was made possible by Craig growing a passionate, skilled, and driven team. Our growing expertise in the industry allowed us to form invaluable connections.
Whenever a unique job required a specialist, finding the right person was never a challenge. We also developed a close working relationship with St Albans building control, assisting our clients through the often complex and frustrating planning permission phase.
Building Community Trust
2013 was a milestone year for CJ Smiths. We undertook projects for neighbouring properties, establishing a new level of trust that led to a trend of repeat business within close-knit communities.
By 2016, we were frequently working on multiple projects on the same street, including six major building works on a single street!
A standout moment came in 2017, when we began an impressive series of over 20+ projects completed on Sandpit Lane.
This flurry of activity not only showcased our capabilities but also cemented our reputation in St Albans.
Our Heart Of Home
You’ll find our headquarters still remain in this beloved city where all the meticulous planning takes place. Here, you’ll often find Ralphie, the family dog, keeping Craig company in the office and offering a helping paw!
Our commitment to the St Albans residents, the city where Craig was born and the city he adores, remains unwavering. He has continued to focused all of CJ Smiths building work in the St Albans area, contributing to the community that supported him from the beginning.
CJ Smiths local involvement extends beyond construction; we are now the proud sponsors of the London Colney football team and we actively support local charity events.
Our Future Promise
For many years, CJ Smiths thrived with almost no online presence, relying solely on word-of-mouth recommendations.
This in itself spoke volumes about our quality of work and our commitment to genuine customer care – values that were evident across all of our social media platforms.
CJ Smiths future is clear; to continue its tradition of outstanding construction work paired with the highest level of customer care for the residents of St Albans. That was our promise back in 2010 and remains our promise today!
Thank you for considering CJ Smiths for your next building project. Together, let’s build something remarkable.
Testimony
Client Testimony
What Our Clients Say About Us?
Feel free to read more about what our previous clients have said about us designing and building their vision.
