BUILDERS

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.

42 A1 Attics
0118 973 3224
07721 561359
Beechwood, The Street, Eversley
Chris Nicols has been running A1 since 1988. This very experienced team of five (three carpentry-based) specialise in loft conversions but also undertake extensions and general building. They maintain good connections with other related trades. ‘Chris is highly professional. Quality work; sensible prices with fair payment terms.’ A1’s motto is ‘Don’t move out, move up.’ Guild of Master Craftsmen.
43 Aartizan Construction & Renovation

32 Nash Grove Lane, Wokingham
0118 973 3750
David 07779 618007
E-mail: david@aartizan.co.uk
David Treglown has been building and renovating locally for over five years. David sticks firmly to dates (weather permitting) and his belt-and-braces approach is seldom matched. ‘Fantastic job on my patio, transforming my garden completely,’ a quote from an Earley reader; another quote from a Henley client also suggested work of the highest quality.

44 ACJ Building Services
01344 751118
07908 319191
07707 615445
Crowthorne-based ACJ specialise in all aspects of building work including new builds, extensions, conversions and garden walls; they also undertake internal alterations. Speak to Chris Dolan.

45 Active Building & Decorating
0118 903 4109
41 Chiltern Drive, Charvil, Twyford
E-mail: 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, loft conversions, insurance work (for fire and flood damage) and decorating. Also refurbishments including bathrooms and kitchens. Warranted builders under the Federation of Master Builders scheme. Contact Gary Summersby.

46 H J Barker Commercial Services
0118 988 3931
07774 922378
E-mail: henry@barkercs.fsnet.co.uk
Warren Gate House, 63 Hyde End Road, Shinfield
A friendly and reliable family business offering a wealth of experience within all aspects of general building, renovation and refurbishment works. Specialising in fitted kitchens, bathrooms, ceramic wall and floor tiling and leadwork. They pride themselves on providing high-quality workmanship at very competitive prices. Full liability insurance. Phone to arrange for an appointment and free quotation. Highly recommended to The Directory.

47 Berkshire & Surrey Construction
01344 890991
07836 236420
E-mail: dickdunn@btinternet.com
The Oaks, 108 Locks Ride, Chavey Down, Ascot
Web: http://www.berksandsurreyconstruction.com
Established since 1984, Dick Dunn and his team of experienced professionals undertake all kinds of domestic and commercial building work, tailored to suit your needs. From design-and-build packages, working with professional architects, to smaller building works, such as extensions, or complete refurbishments, working with professional, NICEIC and CORGI registered electrical and plumbing/heating contractors. NHBC registered.

48 C H Builders Ltd
0118 969 0740
07710 479696
83 Colemansmoor Road, Woodley
E-mail: colin_chbuilders@hotmail.com
C H Builders are a local family-run business with over 30 years’ experience in domestic extensions, alterations, renovations and all aspects of building work. They can take your extension from drawings to completion with the minimum of disruption to you. Colin Hodges also has excellent connections with other related trades required to complete your extension. Provides a hands-on, personal and approachable service to all his clients with quality workmanship at competitive prices. Numerous references from local clients on request. Full liability insurance. No-obligation free quotations.
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49 Combined Building Services
01344 776558 / 07966 517242
3 Mount Pleasant, Sandy Lane, Little Sandhurst
E-mail: lynne.franklin1@btinternet.com
‘David Franklin’s first job was to convert a flat roofed garage into studio accommodation with ensuite WC, wash hand basin and shower. The area now features vaulted ceilings and Velux roof windows, creating a stylish living area. He is courteous, prompt and highly skilled.’ David trained in the Army in carpentry and technical surveying. He has undertaken many refurbishments during the last 16 years and has also designed and built some stylish decking for various clients.

50 Dunne & Co. Ltd
0118 972 2364
07778 557585
Fax: 0118 972 1120
Ashbrooke, Chalk House Green, near Reading
E-mail: dunneandco@aol.com
A long-established business; Kevin Dunne is the main contact here. They specialise in restoring and renovating older properties including listed buildings and work for English Heritage. If it is a new house or extension you want, that fits the bill too. NHBC, Federation of Master Builders, Guild of Master Craftsmen. Good local references.

51 Murray Etwell
0118 988 8666
07795 373996
6 Appletree Lane, Spencers Wood
Murray has 18 years' experience; he carries out a lot of renovation and repairs to property. Also undertakes general building work including extensions. Known to The Directory for many years.

52 Farley Hill Property Services
0118 973 6963
07787 561992
Church Road, Farley Hill
Stephen has over 20 years’ experience in this business. This expert craftsman specialises in building small extensions and bathroom refurbishment. Well connected with other trades. Fully insured. Good customer relations.

53 D Fletcher Building Contractors Ltd
07713 353195
phone / fax 01344 459947
24 Pankhurst Drive, Bracknell
David Fletcher has been established for over 25 years. This firm undertakes hard landscaping and commercial and domestic building, specialising in brickwork. They also carry out a lot of renovation and restoration of older properties. 95% of work is through recommendation and references are available. Reliable and friendly service.

54 Fowles Developments
0118 966 6616
07768 028551
2 Ramsbury Drive, Earley
E-mail: mark@fowlesdevelopments.co.uk
Web: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 of builders. See also entries 270 and 345.

55 J I Hall (Building)
0118 978 7931
346 Finchampstead Road, Wokingham
Jeff Hall has been established in the area for over 25 years. Specialises mainly in domestic and commercial building conversions, extensions and refurbishments. Also does brick-paved drives. Warranted Member of the Federation of Master Builders.

56 Paul A Hicks
0118 941 4297
07979 991289
12 The Meadway, Tilehurst
Paul has been working in the building trade for over 25 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.

57 Hillcrest Builders
0118 987 1791
0118 988 4237
07949 487781
07775 903015
185 Beech Lane, Earley
Web: http://www.hillcrestbuilders.co.uk
E-mail: enquiries@hillcrestbuilders.co.uk
Stewart Liming and Paul Duffy are both qualified bricklayers each with over 20 years’ experience. They established Hillcrest in 2003 to offer a range of small building work locally. They concentrate on extensions, new builds and architectural services, working on one job at a time, 8–5 six days a week so you can guarantee timely completions and no disappearing builders! Detailed quotations and stage payments for all work, a professional and conscientious approach and good client relations.

58 Jeff Howell
phone / fax 0118 987 5058
07767 204049
42 Springdale, Earley
Established since 1969 as a general builder, Jeff undertakes a variety of work including interior structural alterations, ceilings, coving, Artexing, plastering, interior replacement doors etc. Most work comes from client recommendation as Jeff is reliable, timely and always finishes one job before starting another. Give him a call for a quote.

59 J & J Builders
0118 934 1967
07876 325148
34 Chiltern Drive, Charvil, Twyford
E-mail: jjbuilderscharvil@hotmail.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.

60 JJ Renovations
0118 973 6473
0777 0 616540
Web: http://www.jjrenovations.co.uk
The Studio, The Old Manor, Church Lane, Eversley
John Daborn specialises in the renovation of listed/period buildings and barn conversions, adopting a ‘sympathetic approach to the project’. All general building work to residential and commercial properties. Fire and flood damage. Established for over 25 years. All work guaranteed.

61 K G Property Services
0118 976 0940
07740 722213
07764 488133
Web: http://www.kg-propertyservices.com
New Cottage, Swallowfield Road, Arborfield
E-mail: kgpropertyservices@hotmail.com
Experienced craftsmen and a quality service are provided by this family-run building firm with a wealth of experience creating extensions, carrying out refurbishments, installing kitchens and laying driveways. Fully insured with references available. Contact for a free no-obligation quote or advice.

62 M I May Building Services
07956 412086
01344 306214
Pound Cottage, Forest Road, Wokingham
With 24 years experience, M I May Building Services come highly recommended with testimonials available. Good competent work for extensions, carpentry, home improvements, glazed tiling, garage conversions, walls removed and RSJs installed. Small jobs also undertaken. Also work with architects. Free advice and estimates.

63 Ted McDonagh
0118 970 1444
07899 890225
Fax: 0118 970 1915
Silchester-based, Ted is definitely one of the best. ‘We commissioned Ted to provide a large extension to our semi. The job went well from start to finish, was completed on time and budget. The result was superb; we would recommend him to anyone.’ Vastly experienced (over 30 years in the trade) with a host of excellent connections in related trades. Extensions, conversions, alterations and even new houses (including his own!). NHBC.

64 D W Murphy Builders & Developers Ltd
07000 560163
07768 470201
Web: http://www.dwmurphybuilders.co.uk
E-mail: dominic@dwmurphybuilders.co.uk
Upper-Bucklebury-based Dominic Murphy, the managing director of D W Murphy Builders Ltd, has been trading since 1985. Dominic is a skilled bricklayer who has a daily hands-on role in the firm. D W Murphy Builders Ltd specialise in new build, domestic extensions and structural alterations, such as insertion of RSJs to create openings. They offer a complete service from excavation to completion and will provide detailed estimates from architect’s plans. NHBC. Federation of Master Builders.
Every business in The Directory has been recommended, but we still want to hear your views...

65 Malcom Roberts, Maintenance Builders
phone / fax 01252 876830
07733 160477
Honeysuckle Cottage, Lower
Sandhurst Road, Finchampstead, RG40 3TH
Malcom has been established for 32 years and most of his work comes through recommendation. He offers a complete building service for all building work, roofing, painting, drains and soakaways. An excellent and experienced tradesman, he can guarantee good-quality services to all his customers. All work guaranteed. Free estimates.

66 Peter Rogers
01344 778276
Sandhurst-based, Pete has been established for over 20 years, dealing with all aspects of building work but specialising in extensions and conservatories. His quality workmanship and attention to detail ensure that no matter the size of the project, you can expect a very high standard and Pete’s full attention to completion. A perfectionist who has built up a regular clientele willing to provide references, Pete is well connected with other reliable tradespeople. Call him if you are looking for a polite, tidy, professional builder who will add a personal touch. Competitive prices. Free quotations. Fully insured.

67 S & D Builders
0118 966 9387
07904 167032
5 Easby Way, Lower Earley
E-mail: simon.smith75@btopenworld.co.uk
S & D Builders has been established for 15 years and can offer good local recommendations for all kinds of quality building work. They specialise in extensions, loft conversions and new builds. Your contacts are Simon Smith and David Knaggs.

68 Shear Interiors
0118 940 3275
Lodge Cottage, Bath Road, Hare Hatch
E-mail: erol@home-scape.co.uk
Web: http://www.home-scape.co.uk
General building and maintenance including carpentry, joinery, plumbing, heating, room-by-room refurbishments of kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms. Extensions and loft conversions, including plans and applications to the local authority, and they carry out the work when you are ready. All work completed to high standards. Lots of recommendations for this versatile business. Speak to Erol or Alfie for advice or quotations.

69 Simply Bases
0118 969 1123
07977 182756
8 Sunderland Close, Woodley
E-mail: willvokes@aol.com
Web:http://www.simplybases.co.uk
Will Vokes and his team specialise in conservatory, shed and greenhouse bases; also brickwork. Over 15 years of experience, they also undertake general building work and groundwork. Well recommended to us. No job too big or too small.

70 SKS Building Services
0118 969 5325
07778 673791
17 Telford Crescent, Woodley
Steve Spackman has 26 years of building experience behind him and 17 years of fitting mobility aids: constructing ramps; fitting grab and stair rails and widening doorways. Also carries out brickwork, lays patios and decking, installs fences and, inside, decorating and fitting bathrooms including the tiling.

71 Turton Property Maintenance, Alterations & Decorators
01344 777949
07941 081147
5 Sandy Lane, Little Sandhurst
Established in 1985. The majority of Steven’s work is through recommendations from customers and other tradespeople. Many local references and portfolio available. He covers a wide range of building projects from kitchens, bathrooms, wall and floor tiling, conservatories, painting, decorating, PVCu products, roofing, fencing, patios, landscape construction and small extensions. Well connected with other reliable and professional tradespeople. Free advice and estimates. No job too small.

72 Vision Property Renovations
0118 977 6080
07786 850306
2 Foxfield Cottages, Mole Road, Sindlesham
Web: http://www.visionproperty.co.uk
E-mail: stephen@visionproperty.co.uk
Vision Property Renovations is a small family owned and run business, established in 2000. They strive to deliver excellent levels of customer satisfaction, working to a high standard of work, within budgets and deadlines. They pay close attention to the precise needs of their clients and remain sensitive to the environment in which they work. With skills in design as well as renovation, Vision are able to work in every area of the home from one-room refurbishments, modernisations, extensions to complete new builds, project managing the complete project from start to finish. Recommendations and repeat business from loyal customers has been a key factor in their growth.

73 M A Walden Building Contractors
0118 977 5381 / 07802 574223
20 Chaffinch Close, Woosehill, Wokingham
Mark has been building for 24 years and has run his own business since 1996. Wokingham-based, most of his work is through recommendation. He specialises in extensions of all sizes and general building alterations. A small team includes contacts with all other trades of the same high standard. Mark prides himself on his tidiness and is a total perfectionist. References are readily available.

74 Warwick Building & Paving
0118 901 7444
07946 470197
2 St Patrick’s Avenue, Charvil
E-mail: darren.warwick@ntlworld.com
Darren Warwick has been established for 19 years. He specialises in all hard landscaping from patios to block-paved driveways. A bricklayer with over 16 years of experience, he undertakes all kinds of brickwork from small extensions from start to finish to property maintenance, including painting, tiling, roof repairs, fencing and turfing. Reliable, quality workmanship at a reasonable price, free estimates and all work guaranteed.

75 Woodhams Conversions Ltd
07971 535690
0118 979 4547
11 Ruby Close, Woosehill
With his carpentry skills (see entry 94), Wokingham-born Warren Woodhams comes well recommended for building extensions, alterations and converting lofts or garages to living areas. He can assist with those plans and drawings. Excellent local references. Well connected with other experts.

76 A C Young & Son
0118 978 0876
07831 177753
16 Chestnut Avenue, Wokingham
E-mail: acyoungandson@btconnect.com
Web: http://www.acyoungandson.co.uk
Lots of recommendations for this user-friendly business, who stress their accurate estimates and efficient, timely completions. General building works, extensions, garages, etc. Established in 1950 by Alf Young and now in its third generation, with son Tony and grandson Simon now partners.