The Little Green Book - Maidenhead & Marlow


 

BUILDERS & BRICKLAYING
All these people have been well recommended and are well established, but it is always wise to check references for yourself and look at any other work.

24  A1 Attics 
0118 9733224
07721  561359
Beechwood, The Street, Eversley
Chris Nicols has been running this business since 1988. This very experienced team of five (three are carpentry-based) specialise in loft conversions but also undertake extensions and general building; they also maintain excellent connections with other related trades. ‘Chris is highly professional, courteous and provides quality work at sensible prices with fair payment terms.’ A1’s motto is ‘Don’t move out – move up.’ Guild of Master Craftsmen.

25  Active Building & Decorating
41 Chiltern Drive, Charvil, Twyford             
0118  9034109
info@activebuildinganddecorating.com
‘I recommend this highly professional team who take pride in their work. Always punctual, polite and friendly, all the work was completed to a very high standard.’ All aspects of building, including extensions, new houses and decorating. Carry out a lot of refurbishments including bathrooms and kitchens. Warranted builders under the Federation of Master Builders scheme. Contact Gary Summersby.

26  A Star Builders – Alterations & Renovations
8 Bibury Close, Woodley      
0118    969      2911
07843  669010
ben.s_29@hotmail.co.uk
Ben Setchell is your contact and is well recommended. Ben and his team undertake most alterations to buildings and also, increasingly, refurbishments. Most of their work is through recommendation. ‘High standards, clean and tidy and prices are highly competitive.’ Fully insured.

27  Braybuild             
01628 770784
07871 440786
Brayfield Stables, Windsor Road, Bray
Wayne Owen and Lee Cooper’s well-established business was recommended to us by a Bray client. ‘Has worked for me for over 10 years. Excellent work and always leaves the site in meticulous condition.’ A really useful contact for those large or small building jobs involving maintenance and repairs. Wayne and Lee can also undertake laying of patios and block paving driveways and tarmacadam and anything to do with driveways, as well as painting and decorating inside and out.

28  SM Butler Ltd                 
01628  778790
07787  555145
smbutlerltd@sky.com
Blenheim Cottage, Bakers Lane, Pinkneys Green     
Steve has been in the building trade for over 25 years and has excellent local references. SM Butler Ltd is a great contact for all building work from alterations and modifications to extensions and conversions to PVCu conservatories and replacement windows. Steve has developed over the years a trusted and reliable network of trade contacts guaranteeing all work is to the highest standard. Most work is through recommendation, which is how Steve appears in The Directory.

29  BM Cadle Renovations Ltd
01628  850900
Brian@bmcadle.co.uk and info@bmcadle.co.uk
Walnut Cottage, Northern Woods, Flackwell Heath
Established in 1972 by Brian Cadle and based on the belief that most people want an exceptional job that is managed and completed efficiently by qualified tradesmen who enjoy their work. Whether it is for a full property refurbishment on a listed building, flint cottage or penthouse apartment or just a bathroom or kitchen, they will accommodate your chosen style whether it is state-of-the art contemporary or Victorian country house. Nothing is too much trouble for these Members of the Federation of Master Builders and Dulux Select.

30  Creative Building Solutions
0118  969  0979
Michelle 07733 111818   
Jeremy       07950  029293
219 Loddon Bridge Road, Woodley
michelle.bunce@btinternet.com        
http://www.build-inc.co.uk
Michelle and Jeremy’s fast-moving, creative business is at the forefront of modern ideas and designs. They have a unique and dynamic team of highly experienced tradesmen capable of undertaking your building projects or installing a new kitchen or bathroom. Michelle provides a comprehensive bespoke interior design service. This is a totally unique and modern approach to making your dream home a reality, on time and within budget. They pride themselves on their communication with the customer. Time and management skills mean that their prices are highly competitive. As Michelle and Jeremy have been in The Directory for the last seven years, they would like to offer a 5% discount.

31  Dunne & Co. Ltd 
0118    972      2364
07778  557585
Fax: 0118  972 1120
Ashbrooke, Chalk House Green, near Reading
dunneandco@aol.com
A long-established building business with Kevin Dunne as your main contact. They specialise in restoring and renovating older character properties including listed buildings; also work for English Heritage, a good measure of their credentials. New houses and extensions are also within this team’s many capabilities. NHBC and FMB.

32  The Farland-Lewis Partnership Ltd         
Ash Lewis 07966  443967
Dave Farland 07970  850391
0845 22 66 560
info@farland-lewis.co.uk
http://www.farland-lewis.co.uk
A forward-thinking company with innovative ideas and outstanding results. Owners Ash Lewis and Dave Farland are on a mission to deliver high standards; they are FMB members, Trustmark recognised and offer Masterbond insurance-backed guarantees on all works. Their design-and-build expertise for high-quality extensions, renovations and new builds, and plenty of excellent trade contacts, means they are the ideal one-stop solution for those who simply want the best job done. ‘Made an excellent job of our extension – very professional team.’

33  Farr & Roberts Builders Ltd
01628  623097
Fax: 01628 639148
http://www.farr-roberts.com
Bray House, Martin Road, Maidenhead
mail@farr-roberts.com
Established in 1949, this is one of the oldest local builders. With many skilled craftsmen plus specialist subcontractors, all operatives are chosen for their reliability, experience and high standards of workmanship. New extensions, refurbishments and maintenance, working through architects, surveyors and engineers or directly for clients. The specialist team undertakes smaller jobs and maintenance contracts such as roof repairs, restructuring and internal refurbishment including plumbing, carpentry, plastering, decorating and electrical work.

34  Fowles Developments      
0118    966 6616
07768  028551
0118  966 8642
Fax: 0118 966 2159
2 Ramsbury Drive, Earley
mark@fowlesdevelopments.co.uk
http://www.fowlesdevelopments.co.uk
‘A true professional who shows great respect for the home environment.’ ‘Took a great deal of care at the planning stages to ensure that we got what we wanted.’ Mark Fowles is carrying out an increasing number of home extensions and also renovations to older properties. Superb references for this team. Also see their entry under Flooring.

35  Paul A Hicks        
0118 9414297
07979  991289
12 The Meadway, Tilehurst
Paul has been working in the building trade for over 29 years and covers all aspects of building, from new extensions, and brickwork to re-pointing, flintwork, patios and exterior maintenance. Paul puts quality workmanship and the customers first and comes highly recommended. Free quotes. Federation of Master Builders.

36  J & J Builders
0118    9341967
07876  325148
34 Chiltern Drive, Charvil, Twyford
jjbuilderscharvil@hotmail.co.uk            
http://www.jandj-builders.co.uk
Established since 1960, J & J Builders specialise in refurbishments and creating conversions but can also undertake all kinds of building work. The team of four guarantees high-quality workmanship whether it is carpentry, single-storey extensions or any other building trades. Federation of Master Builders, Guild of Master Craftsmen. Excellent references and all new work guaranteed.

37  Jacob Building & Development
01252  870655
07775  905291
The Tumbles, 13 Mill Lane, Yateley
http://www.jacobdevelopment.co.uk
office@jacobdevelopment.co.uk
They provide a contact for both domestic and commercial clients to enable their building project to be discussed, costed, managed, carried out and completed using a professional, reliable and value-for-money contractor. They pride themselves on finishing each job to the complete satisfaction of the client and will offer incentives to back up all work programmes and completion dates. Quotes are always fully broken down and contracts of employment always encouraged. Meetings with clients can be arranged for both inside and outside normal business hours. All work is guaranteed. They have some notable corporate clients; Simon Jacob was highly recommended to The Directory.

38  T Jones & Sons Ltd                     
01628  485155
Jamie 07973  316079
Trevor 07976  371998
10 Bobmore Lane, Marlow
jamier.jones@virgin.net       
NHBC registered and with a team of professional trades people working with them, Jamie Jones and Trevor Jones work almost entirely from recommendation. Their main line of work is extensions, and they were awarded the Extension of the Year 2004–5 by local building control. As well as new builds, offices, shops and showroom refurbishments, they also carry out work on grade 2 listed buildings. Architectural service available.

39  Magee Construction
01628  829677
07719  746837
sean@mageeconstruction.co.uk
http://www.mageeconstruction.co.uk
Highly recommended, Sean Magee’s work involves extensions, loft conversions and complete refurbishments. Specialising in period properties, he prides himself on quality craftsmanship and has over 25 years of building experience. Lots of good references. Fully insured.

40  Optimum Construction Ltd
0118    9773975
07984  744988
6 Aggisters Lane, Wokingham
Fax:0118 979 1942
optimumconstruct@btinternet.com
http://www.optimum-construction-ltd.co.uk
NHBC registered, Optimum Construction specialise in building new bespoke homes and extensions throughout the Thames Valley and home counties. They have a team of eight key people, which includes a project manager, quantity surveyor, finishing site supervisor, qualified and experienced bricklayers and labourers. They have excellent client references and a look at their website will show you the quality and standard of work produced.

41  RZP Building & Maintenance Ltd
01628  829573
07769  747425
dorota.pustula@btinternet.com
Robert Pustula has been trading since 1997 but was in the same line of business for quite a few years previous to that. He undertakes total renovations and modernisation of houses of all ages, bathroom and kitchen installations, decorating to the highest standards, tiling, flooring and carpentry – this includes making and fitting hand-made furniture. He has a thorough understanding of the chemical and physical properties of all materials used. The references seen have been glowing. ‘He is highly competent in all the key trades and is a very good carpenter.’ ‘There has never been an issue over his professionalism or integrity.’

42  TS Construction               
01628  521912
07770  865822
t.slade@hotmail.co.uk
Heavenslea Cottage, Harvest Hill, Bourne End
A family-run business with over 10 years of experience in improving homes, with many examples of their work around SL6, 7 and 8. They undertake: alterations, modernisations, renovations, extensions, insurance work, groundwork, patios, driveways and landscaping. Small jobs undertaken.  A complete building service from plans to completion and all carried out by qualified and experienced tradesmen. Contact Tim Slade in the first instance.

43  T Wilson Projects             
01628  782521
07949  292348
13 Beverley Gardens, Maidenhead
Tom Wilson served his apprenticeship as a bricklayer and has over 30 years’ experience in the building industry. From extension and building alterations to brickwork and patios, he will undertake all aspects of building work, domestic and commercial. Tom’s reputation for quality means that most of his work comes from recommendation. Competitive quotations always.