BUILDERS IN READING, CAVERSHAM, WOODLEY, EARLEY, LOWER EARLEY, TILEHURST, MORTIMER, PANGBOURNE

With over 35 years of experience in the building trade, 90% of their work comes from recommendations and The Directory has excellent references. Glenn Barker's company undertakes extensions, structural and maintenance work, renovations, conversions (such as houses into flats), loft and garage conversions, conservatory bases, plastering, decorating, roofing, soffits, fascias, driveways and garden landscaping. They also design and install kitchens and specialise in projects to assist the disabled, such as wetrooms, access and installing lifts. Guild of Master Craftsmen members.

Garry and his fully qualified and insured tradesmen guarantee reliability. With over 25 years' experience, ABD Construction not only offers a safe and secure building service but prides itself on completing work on time and to budget. If you are thinking of making improvements to your home – whether an extension, a loft or garage conversion, a new bathroom or kitchen, or even roof repairs and insurance work – ABD will offer a free, no-obligation quotation. ABD values its clients and appreciates the importance of referrals and repeat custom. Contact ABD, become one of their valued clients and experience their reputable service for yourself.

With 30 years' experience, Chester is a very competent tradesman / builder / designer, both in the home and in the garden. Traditional or modern, the ideas and flexibility of Chester’s knowledge and craftsmanship are impressive. Attention to detail is the key to making one’s project look great – Chester is meticulous in this area. If you want something unique – anything from a garden room or office outbuilding to radiator covers – this is one of the businesses you should look at. Call Chester – you will be pleasantly surprised. Public liability £2m. Works 9am–6pm Mon–Fri. Free consultation.

Andrew Swadling has been in the building trade for over 26 years and has grown his business by producing high quality work for customers who have been recommended to him by existing clientele. He prides himself on working with the customers to provide costs that are realistic to the clients’ individual needs, completing work on time and on budget. Andy works as the project manager from start to finish for extensions to renovations, steel fabrication and smaller work such as all roofing requirements, painting, decorating and kitchen or bathroom installations. More recently he’s been asked to do more outdoor entertainment areas, garden rooms and external offices/man caves, which he’d be more than happy to discuss. He can also supply architectural and structural drawings and has an excellent relationship with local authorities to enable speedy approval processes, thus resulting in quicker and more efficient builds. Full public liability insurance cover plus client references to prove the quality of his teams’ work are available upon request.

ADC Building Solutions Ltd is a family-run business with over 30 years’ experience. Andrew has a commercial site background and applies the same cost and planning efficiencies to the domestic market to ensure a quality build to an agreed programme and budget. They offer complete project management of your build, structural alterations, conversions, extensions and brickwork, and work with a small number of qualified trades who reflect their commitment to a quality project. Fully insured, they guide you through the building process and ensure you have the relevant documentation at completion, essential for selling your property in the future. 

Offering a free initial design consultation, they provide a full end-to-end service from designing and planning to building and interior designing your home extension, conversion or new build project. RIBA Architect. Established 2001. Open 7am–9pm daily. 

Established for over 25 years and has been with The Directory since 2016, Paul Davey of Buildform Construction & Roofing Services undertakes most aspects of general building and roofing, including small works projects, structural and rising damp issues. Specialising in older-style properties, especially conservation and listed buildings, services include:

• Building: general and renovation/repairs 
• Roofing: all aspects
• Approved Firestone Rubber Roof installers
• Leadwork: including decorative flashing and lead welding
• Structural movement and brickwork repairs
• Damp prevention and cure

Genuine local references relating to the work you require can be obtained by contacting Paul in the first instance. Alternatively contact him for a free no-obligation quote. All work is covered by contracts and written guarantees. Genuine and trustworthy, with a high standard of workmanship and endorsed online by the Bracknell Forest Council Trading Standards Buy with Confidence website. Covering a 30-mile radius of Crowthorne. £5m public liability. Fully DBS (CRB) checked.

Working five days a week and covering all of Berkshire, this business has over 25 years' experience in the building trade. Chris and his team of fully qualified tradesman specialise in extensions, alterations, garage conversions, patios, walls, driveways and drainage work. All work is done to an excellent standard, fully insured and guaranteed; 90% of their work via personal recommendation.

With over 18 years' experience in the building trade, Dan Trussler Building & Carpentry was established in 2009. The business has grown substantially through word of mouth and repeat customers who highly rate their work. Specialists in all aspects of home and commercial renovations, including extensions, conversions (including garages) and interior/exterior renovations. Free no-obligation quotes. Dan Trussler is your main contact and deals with local authorities and other contractors if needed. Public liability insurance up to £1m. Covers a 20-mile radius of Reading.

Darren Maunders has been in the building industry since 1986. With over 40 years experience, his services include carpentry, brickwork, plastering, tiling, roofing, painting and decorating, fencing, patios and decking. His work ranges from small to medium extensions, alterations and large or small refurbishments, maintenance and repairs. He liaises with building control and project manages the job to run as smoothly as possible. High standards, trustworthy and always completed to the customers' satisfaction. Public liability insurance.

Francis Hamley is a sole trader in a family business, which has been operating locally for several generations. Specialising in building maintenance and decorating, his skills include plastering, plumbing, small building works, carpentry, joinery and building renovation. He can undertake all aspects of the building project himself. 'Flexible, reliable, thorough, professional, friendly, tidy.'

'A true professional who shows great respect for the home environment.' 'Took a great deal of care at the planning stages to ensure we got what we wanted.' Elivate Ltd is a systems-driven company, providing excellent management systems and high-quality craftsmen, to ensure a fluid build with an unrivalled finish. Superb references for this team. Elivate are proud members of the Federation of Master Builders and a TrustMark member.

S & D Kings Construction provides an exceptional level of service, expertise and experience. S & D Kings has over 30 years' experience and can show you good local references for all kinds of quality building work. They specialise in extensions, loft conversions and new builds. Your contacts are Simon Smith and Matt Reynolds.

For over 20 years, this dedicated team has successfully carried out extensions and all aspects of general building, including loft and garage conversions. Almost all work comes from recommendation due to the quality of their workmanship and insistence on customer satisfaction. They strive to always provide a friendly and efficient service. Plenty of references available. Fully insured and guaranteed. Free no-obligation quotations. Contact Selby.

Ben Setchell is your contact and is well recommended. Ben and his team undertake most building alterations, extensions and, increasingly, new builds. Most of their work is via recommendation. ‘High standards, clean and tidy and prices are highly competitive.’ Fully insured.