Alex and Anik McCarthy were already feeling nervous about getting more work done on their coastal home near Brighton – they’d been burnt once before by bad builders.

With a growing family, and their youngest squeezed into a boxroom, they were desperate for extra space.

❝The last-minute cancellation❞

So it was a huge blow when the company booked in to carry out a loft extension pulled out at the last minute. Then in stepped Green Gecko.

Mick and Ese came with years of experience in the industry, slightly under the previous quote – and ready to get stuck in.

It was a completely different experience this time round, says Alex.

❝This was stress-free and they were super-reliable. When they said they would be somewhere or do something – they did it.❞

They also swept up and packed away their tools every day.

❝I’d say they were quiet - but they sang a lot,❞ Alex says, with a laugh.

The full-width dormer extension has allowed the McCarthys’ home to grow alongside their family. And they’re delighted.

❝We’re happy in the loft - we’ve got an en suite, a nice airy bedroom and my wife’s got the walk-in wardrobe that she’d always wanted,❞ says Alex.

❝The kids love it too. They’ve got more rooms for hide and seek.❞

And friends and family have been amazed by the transformation and the high-quality finish.

While the family have no plans to sell their Woodingdean home any time soon, they can feel reassured it’s worth a lot more now.

❝We’re really, really happy with the quality of work and I’d recommend Mick and Ese to anyone.❞