Cowboy builders are the scourge of the construction industry. Although they make up only a tiny minority of those working in the building trade, they are out there
One of the most common building materials used in structures as well as decorative additions is concrete. Although we are well accustomed to seeing it, concrete is not found naturally the way we find iron or aluminium.
Brick is a virtually maintenance free material that resist the elements, as well as moisture, fire, and much general wear and tear. It is also fairly soundproof, and does not lose its colouring with age.
These properties make brick an ideal house building material, alongside its capacity to insulate against cold and retain heat. As well as its common use in house building, brick is often effectively implemented in garden design.
To create sustainable buildings in both residential and commercial construction, it is important to consider how the structure is built and with what materials. We must begin to realise the impact our...
Asbestos was a material used in building and construction quite extensively throughout the UK between the 1950s and 1980s. Since then however, there have been major efforts to remove it due it to its carcinogenic properties and other health-damaging attributes.
It was widely agreed that asbestos poses a significant health risk, though whether any types are less dangerous...
Loft conversions are an increasingly popular means to adding space and value to your home. On average, a loft conversion costs around a third of the price of moving to a property with an extra room.
Unlike loft conversions, house extensions are more about creating space than adding value to the property, although it is of course an important consideration. Extending your home may be a more...
The Building Regulations are a national standard (known as Standards in Scotland) that apply to all kinds of buildings, ranging from a simple home extension to major developments.
Covering every aspect of building design and construction, the Building Regulations exist to protect patron’s health and safety, and ensure the access, energy, and operation of the building is fully conserved.
Aggregate is a mixture of sand and stones that is added to cement with water to bring about hardening. Aggregates are vital to most building projects. Whether you're laying a patio, building a wall or rendering...
Before beginning any DIY project, it is important to plan fully and understand what the whole strategy entails as well as what you want the outcome to be. You must prepare for the various steps involved in the project...
The Federation of Master Builders was established in the UK more than 60 years ago. It is a trade association that was formed to benefit small to medium sized businesses, and has now grown into the largest UK...
'Self-build' is a fast-growing phenomenon in the UK. Over the last quarter of a century, the number of self-build projects being undertaken has increased more than ten-fold, from 2000 to 25000 per year.
Builders in Reading
- In-Ex Fixtures
- www.propertymaintenancereading.com
- In-Ex Fixtures are a professional building and property maintenance company based in Berkshire. We specialise in roofing, decorating, kitchen and bathroom fitting, tiling, plastering, loft and garage conversions and more.
- 7 Queen\'s Cottages, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4BE
- Stonecroft Builders
- www.builderberkshire.com
- Professional, reliable, creative and sympathetic solutions, delivering quality, value and innovation to your building projects. Free estimates and quotes. Fully insured Member of The Federation of Master Builders.
- 49a Conisboro Avenue Caversham, Reading, RG4 7JF
- Davona Developments Ltd
- www.builder-berkshire.com
- We are Davona Developments Ltd. We specialise in all aspects of general building and property maintenance. We operate in the Berkshire area and specifically work in Reading, Bracknell and Wokingham. Extensions, new builds not a problem.
- 9 Chervil Way Burghfield Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3YX
- Absolutely Anything Property Maintenance
- www.builder-reading.com
- We are a building company based in Reading covering every aspect of building work to the highest standard.
- 18 Lomond Avenue Caversham, Reading, RG4 6PL
- Balymore Construction Limited
- www.civilengineeringreading.com
- Balymore Construction Ltd are civil engineers to the construction industry working with both commercial and domestic clients. Experienced in all types of groundwork, local authority approved.
- 14 Cressington Road, Reading, RG2 7JS
- Bunce & Wells Construction
- www.bunceandwellsconstruction.co.uk
- Bunce and Wells Construction are a well established building company based in Reading. We specialise in loft conversions, house extensions, domestic and commercial refurbishments and any other general maintenance work.
- 43 West Green Court Berkley Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6JZ
- Southern Counties Construction Ltd
- www.southerncountiesconstruction.com
- We are a well established building company based in Berkshire. We cover all aspects of property maintenance work including swimming pool design and fit, extensions, loft conversions and much more.
- 4 Colesmans Moor Road Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4DL
- Chevril Ltd
- www.chevrilltd.co.uk
- Professional building company operates across reading area. Specialists in new builds and extensions
- 10 Saffron Close Earley, Reading, Berks, RG6 7JA
- S O Builder and Landscaping
- www.generalbuilderandbrickworkberkshire.com
- We are a well established Berkshire based firm able to cover the whole county and surrounding areas, for all brick work and block work, extensions and landscaping including fencing.
- 31 Anson Crescent Shinfield, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8JT
- Huey Construction
- www.builderreading.com
- Huey Construction is a Reading based company carrying out extensions, loft conversions and general building alterations to domestic and commercial property for the last 26 years. For more info visit the website.
- 57 Chapel Hill Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 5BT
- The Best Building Company Trading as Hillier Fox
- www.builders-berkshire.net
- We are The Best Building Company Ltd trading as Hillier Fox and specialise in all aspects of domestic and commercial building. We cover the whole of Berkshire and are a company big enough to cope and small enough to care.
- Milehouse Farm Bath Road, Reading, RG7 5HJ
- Elvis Builders
- www.elvisbuilders.co.uk
- Elvis Builders is a leading team of construction engineers providing all aspects of general building work in Reading.
- 3 Ashmore Road, Reading, RG2 8AG
- P J McGrory
- www.pjmcgrory.co.uk
- P J McGrory covers a 20 mile radius of Henley on Thames, and undertakes all your general building requirements. Any work undertaken from repairs to extensions and conversions. Over 25 years experience.
- 34 Nicholas Road, Henley On Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1RB
- Sambih Constuction Ltd
- www.builder-reading.co.uk
- We provide a friendly, professional service for all aspects of building. Visit our site for more details.
- 111 Marlborough Road Langley, Slough, Berkshire, SL3 7JS
- RJ Renovation
- www.rjrenovationsreading.co.uk
- We are the leaders in all aspects or renovations covering all of Reading and will travel to most areas in Berkshire. Fitted bathrooms or kitchens we are experienced to cover everything.
- 91 Little Heath Road, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 5TQ
- Aspray Ltd
- www.builderhighwycombe.com
- We are building insurance claims specialist s providing free quotes on all property repairs. Our services also include builders and plumbers covering High Wycombe, Swindon, Reading, Oxford, Newbury and Windsor. Please see the website for more information.
- 24 Sawpit Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7DD
- Marchant Building Services
- www.marchantbuildingservices.com
- All general building work under taken including renovations, extensions, partitioning etc. We have 20 years experience and are city and guilds qualified. Give us a ring now for a free quote.
- 6 Hepplewhite Drive Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG22 4TH
- A C A M Services
- 36a Howard Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7XS
- B & S Construction
- 29 Berkeley Avenue, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6JS
- Builder Center (Reading)
- 8 Trafford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8JP
- Builder Center Reading
- 8 Trafford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8JP
- Builder Center Reading
- Reading, RG1 8HR
- Calmec Building Services Ltd
- 49 South Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4QU
- Caral Construction
- Unit 8 Gillette Wy, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 6EJ
- D.J Forbes
- 49 South Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 4QU
- Hays Construction & Property (Reading)
- 1-3 Queen Victoria Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1SY
- Southern Nail Supplies
- 3 Arkwright Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0LU
- 1.4 miles from Reading
- Graham Group PLC
- 21 Rose Kiln Lane, Reading, Berkshire, RG2 0LE
- 1.4 miles from Reading
- R S Aston
- 38-40 Washington Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 5AA
- 1.7 miles from Reading
- Berkshire Building Services
- The Granary Blounts Fm Blounts Ct Rd, Sonning Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 9PA
- 1.7 miles from Reading
- Cliffords (Reading) Ltd
- 82 Mayfield Dv, Caversham, Berkshire, RG4 5JT
- 1.7 miles from Reading
- Goodrock Properties
- 32a Grove Road, Sonning Common, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 9RL
- 1.7 miles from Reading
- Peppard Building Supplies
- Bishopsland Fm Bishopsland, Dunsden, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 9NR
- 1.7 miles from Reading
- A M Ceilings
- 6 Colemans Moor Road, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4DL
- 2.2 miles from Reading
- B.P.C Services
- Headley Rd East, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4SG
- 2.2 miles from Reading
- R J Brown Builders & Decorators
- 32 Radcot Close, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 3BG
- 2.2 miles from Reading
- S Dyke
- 30 Malvern Close, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4HL
- 2.2 miles from Reading
- G B Building
- Hawkhurst Headley Rd East, Woodley, Reading, Berkshire, RG5 4UA
- 2.2 miles from Reading
- Crown Construction & Interiors
- Headley Pk 10 Headley Rd East, Woodley, RG5 4SW
- 2.2 miles from Reading
- A Jarvis Ltd
- 419 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 1HA
- 3.3 miles from Reading
- R.K Cooksley
- 37 Apple Close, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 6UR
- 3.3 miles from Reading
- D.W Murphy Building Services
- 11 Torcross Gro Est, Calcot, Reading, Berkshire, RG31 7AT
- 3.3 miles from Reading
- V & M Day
- 94 Water Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 2NN
- 3.3 miles from Reading
- J M B Builders
- 41 Combe Road, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 4LS
- 3.3 miles from Reading
- Intrad
- Unit 7 Stadium Wy, Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire, RG30 6BX
- 3.3 miles from Reading
- Cavendish Construction
- Elmfield Blakes La, Hare Hatch, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 9TA
- 5.8 miles from Reading
- J & J Builders
- 34 Chiltern Drive, Charvil, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 9QF
- 5.8 miles from Reading
- J & J Builders
- Charvil, Reading, Berkshire, RG10 9QF
- 5.8 miles from Reading
- Dorchester Building Services
- Unit 7, Fairview Trading Estate, Reading Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1HE
- 5.8 miles from Reading
- R.A Douglas
- 12 Heathfield Avenue, Binfield Heath, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 4ED
- 5.8 miles from Reading
- Facilities System Building Services
- 9 Elizabeth Close, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1RE
- 5.8 miles from Reading
- Robin Hartley Construction
- Marshalls, Pack & Prime Lane, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1TT
- 5.8 miles from Reading
- R.J Baker
- 9 Wigmore Lane, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5HH
- 8.8 miles from Reading
- Claude Fenton Construction
- Arrowhead Road, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4AH
- 8.8 miles from Reading
- Brian Endean
- 30 Grazeley Road, Three Mile Cross, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 1BJ
- 8.8 miles from Reading
- Grosvenor Builders
- Mayridge Fm, Englefield, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5JT
- 8.8 miles from Reading
- Cornerstone Constructionn
- White Cotts Park Wall La, Lower Basildon, RG8 1XX
- 9.2 miles from Reading
- Cresswell Construction
- Goring, Reading, Berkshire, RG8 9LU
- 9.2 miles from Reading
- J G Horseman
- 16 Watlington Road, Lewknor, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5TT
- 10.0 miles from Reading
- Classic Builders
- Watcombe Manor Ingham La, Watlington, Oxfordshire, OX49 5EB
- 10.0 miles from Reading