About Us
An Owner-Led Business, Built on Reputation
Coopers is an independent, owner-led construction company specialising in luxury new homes, high-end extensions, refurbishments and interior finishes.
Personally Invested in Every Project
At the heart of the business are Aaron Cooper and Helena Baines, who lead Coopers with a shared commitment to quality, personal service and exceptional project delivery.
Alongside Aaron and Helena, Matt Dobson leads the delivery of our projects, overseeing the day-to-day management of our sites and ensuring the standards we set as a business are carried through every stage of the build.
Together, they bring construction expertise, project management, commercial awareness and interior design under one closely connected team.
Our clients aren’t passed between departments or left navigating layers of management. They have an experienced team who know their project, understand their vision and remain personally invested in delivering it.
For us, the best projects end with us raising a glass together in your beautifully finished home.
The People Behind Coopers
Aaron Cooper
Founder & Construction Director
Aaron’s background is firmly rooted in carpentry and construction, and it is his passion for craftsmanship that Coopers was originally built upon.
Today, Aaron leads the construction side of the business, bringing extensive practical knowledge and an exacting eye for quality to every project. Working closely with our clients, consultants and project team, he remains involved in the key decisions that shape each Coopers home.
His understanding of how exceptional homes should be built continues to influence the standards, craftsmanship and attention to detail expected across the business.
Helena Baines
Business & Interiors Director
Helena oversees the business, client experience and interior design side of Coopers, combining strong project and commercial management with a natural eye for interiors and detail.
Helena also leads FORMA Interiors, the interior design and finishes division of Coopers, creating a seamless connection between construction and the finished interior.
Working across both sides of the business allows Helena to ensure the client’s vision remains at the heart of the project, while design decisions, budgets, procurement and construction are considered together from an early stage.
Matt Dobson
Projects Manager
Matt brings a wealth of construction experience and an extensive technical knowledge base to Coopers, playing a key role in the successful delivery of our projects.
With a deep understanding of construction methods, detailing and the complexities involved in delivering high-end residential homes, Matt provides experienced technical oversight throughout the build. His ability to anticipate challenges, resolve details and coordinate the many moving parts of a project is invaluable both on site and during the wider construction process.
As Project Manager, Matt oversees the day-to-day delivery of our projects, coordinating consultants, specialist trades, suppliers and site teams while carefully managing programme, quality and progress.
Working closely with Aaron and Helena, Matt ensures that design intent translates successfully into construction and that the exacting standards expected of a Coopers home are maintained throughout.
For our clients, Matt provides an experienced, knowledgeable and consistent point of contact — someone who understands their project in detail and has the technical expertise to confidently guide it through construction.
Tom Cross
Site Manager
Tom is our Working Site Manager, leading the day-to-day delivery of our extensions, refurbishments and smaller residential projects.
Combining excellent technical knowledge with a hands-on approach to construction, Tom works alongside our trades on site while taking responsibility for coordinating the works, maintaining quality and ensuring each project progresses smoothly.
For projects taking place within an existing home, we understand that the people on site matter just as much as the quality of the work itself. Tom is approachable, considerate and genuinely a pleasure to have around, something we know is incredibly important when we are working in our clients’ homes every day.
With a keen eye for detail, a practical approach to problem-solving and a real pride in his work, Tom embodies the standards and values we expect from everyone representing Coopers.
Technically experienced, hands-on and, most importantly, someone you’ll be happy to welcome into your home.
Ben & Logan
Senior Carpenters
Ben and Logan are our Senior Carpenters, bringing years of experience, skilled craftsmanship and a meticulous approach to their work.
Carpentry is where the Coopers story began, so maintaining exceptional standards of workmanship remains incredibly important to us. Ben and Dan play a key role in upholding those standards across our projects, from structural carpentry and complex detailing through to the precision finishing work that brings a home together.
Experienced, dependable and highly skilled, they work closely with our site and project management teams to solve details, maintain quality and ensure the craftsmanship behind a Coopers home is evident throughout.
Like everyone within our team, they also understand that working in someone’s home requires more than technical ability. Professional, respectful and approachable, they represent the values we want our clients to experience throughout their project.
Exceptional craftsmanship, attention to detail and genuine pride in the finished result.
Jenny Patey-Ford
Accounts Manager
Jenny manages the financial administration across Coopers, ensuring the accounts side of our projects and wider business runs smoothly and efficiently.
Working closely with Helena and our project team, Jenny oversees invoicing, payments and day-to-day accounts, helping to ensure the financial side of each project remains organised and well managed.
Friendly, approachable and always happy to help, Jenny is also a familiar point of contact for our clients and suppliers when it comes to accounts and payment queries.
Her attention to detail and organised approach provide an important layer of support behind every Coopers project, allowing the wider team to stay focused on delivering exceptional homes.
Different Strengths. One Shared Standard.
The strength of Coopers comes from bringing different areas of expertise together.
Aaron’s construction knowledge and craftsmanship, Helena’s business, client and interior focus, and Matt’s hands-on project delivery create a leadership team that considers every aspect of a project, from how it is designed and built to how it is managed and ultimately finished.
Behind them is a carefully selected network of trusted consultants, specialist trades and suppliers who understand the standards expected on a Coopers project.
It allows us to offer the capability and experience required for complex luxury residential projects while retaining the personal involvement and accountability of an independent, owner-led business.
A More Personal Way to Build
Building or transforming a home is an incredibly personal undertaking, and we believe the relationship with your contractor should reflect that.
We take the time to understand not only what our clients want to build, but how they want to live.
From the earliest conversations through to construction, interiors and final handover, our team remains closely involved, providing clear communication, considered advice and one coordinated approach throughout.
Let’s Discuss Your Project
Whether you are planning a bespoke new home, significant extension, complete refurbishment or interior transformation, we’d love to hear about your plans. Contact us today.