John F. Cox began to learn his trade working for Craft Home Improvement of Amityville in 1968 and 1969. Thereafter, John was called to help defend liberty in Vietnam.  John obliged and proudly served.

 

After returning home, John went back to work for Craft Home Improvement. The only difference was John had changed.  No longer wanting to take orders he decided to start his company, Cox Construction.

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Cox Construction started out working all over Long Island, upstate, and in New York City. From remodeling all of the Red Lobster Inns in the Northeast region to 15,000 square foot plus private homes in Old Field and Amagansett; Cox Construction has done hundreds of home improvement jobs, baths and kitchens, siding, windows, millwork and trim.
 

In the late 90's John's wife Kathy asked him to work closer to their home in Sayville. John agreed and Cox Construction became a staple in and around the Sayville area. They began to restore local Victorian era homes and build new homes. Additionally, Cox Construction completed full remodels, home lifting, restaurant work, marina construction, and even a jewelry store.

 

John's work goes beyond construction. Once he decided to focus on Sayville as his primary work area, he began to better the community in which he and Kathy raised their five children. He built the performance pavilion in the Common Ground Park, the food pantry at Gillette House, and the Welcome Center for the Sayville Chamber of Commerce. John and his son Ryan placed over one hundred brackets for the hanging flowers that adorn the streets of Sayville. Then in 2015, John became the President of the Sayville Chamber of Commerce as he continued to work exclusively in the area that he loves. 

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Since the start of Cox Construction in September of 1973, John continues to works on and oversees every job. All these years, the same guy, same phone number, same great work.