Renofox

Renovations and extensions in Hinckley with over two decades of activity

Renofox is a construction and renovation company based in Hinckley, in the English county of Leicestershire, which states it has over 20 years of activity in the area. Its manager, Chris, says he personally answers calls, with no call centre or intermediate account managers, and that the team that does the work is the same one that prepares the quote and sees it through to completion.

The company presents itself as a registered installer for B&Q and Wickes and states it has £2 million insurance cover. Its stated area of operation covers Hinckley, Burbage, Nuneaton, Leicester, Lutterworth, Coventry, Rugby, Oadby and Wigston.

Main services

The company's catalogue is organised into five lines of work:

• Extensions: single and two-storey projects, with planning permission applications handled.
• Loft conversions: dormer, hip-to-gable and Velux solutions, with Building Control approval included.
• Bathroom renovation: full remodels and wet rooms, backed by a 12-month guarantee.
• Kitchen renovation: full refits and refurbishments, planned around the client's availability.
• Garage conversions: spaces for living, office or gym use, with insulation, damp-proofing and rewiring.

Working method and quotes

The company insists that its quotes are based on a real site visit and not a telephone estimate, and that the price is fixed before work begins. According to its own explanation, payments are staged according to work actually completed and are not paid upfront in full. If an unforeseen issue arises during the work, such as a hidden problem behind a wall, the company states it informs the client and agrees the price before continuing.

Regarding site organisation, Renofox says it protects work areas, clears the space at the end of each day and agrees working hours with the client in advance. Bathroom jobs usually take between one and two weeks, according to published information.

Permits and guarantees

The company explains that many extensions and loft conversions may fall under Permitted Development and not require full planning permission, although Building Regulations approval is still necessary in all cases. Renofox handles the relevant applications. For bathroom renovations, it offers a 12-month guarantee covering a return to the property to correct any issue arising from the installation.

Guides and informative content

The company's website includes a section of guides aimed at homeowners, with articles on the cost of an extension or a loft conversion in the UK, planning an extension, the cost of a bathroom renovation, how renovation loans work and the cases in which a loft conversion requires planning permission. It also publishes a step-by-step guide to tiling a bathroom.

Client reviews

The website includes nine testimonials from clients in Hinckley, Burbage, Nuneaton, Leicester, Lutterworth, Coventry, Rugby, Oadby and Wigston, presented with generic names. The comments highlight meeting contractual deadlines, the quote matching the final invoice, resolving issues after a bathroom renovation under the guarantee, daily site cleaning, communicating unforeseen problems without major price changes, the team's punctuality and handling planning permission paperwork. The company also displays a rating of 4.7 out of 5 attributed to Trustpilot.

Location and contact

Burbage Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire · Phone: 07388 325951 · Email: hello@renofox.co.uk