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MG Brickwork
46 reviews • 98% positive ratingBuilder working in ReadingTrade Member since 2009Quality Bricklaying service. read more
Latest Bricklaying feedback review:
Retaining wall
Marius is an excellent bricklayer. I am an architect so I should know! He is also neat and tidy and turns up on time. I recommend him without reservation. I will be asking him to quote for further jobs.
By gavin83176 on 20th Feb, 2021
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grand urban ideas
43 reviews • 100% positive ratingBuilder working in ReadingTrade Member since 2008grand urban ideas are a successful and growing domestic brickwork, construction and landscaping company, specialising in varying size projects from small pointing and brickwork walls up to extensions and complete landscaping projects. Backed by our supporting architects and read more
Latest Bricklaying feedback review:
Repair garden wall capping
Grand Urban ideas provided me with a different experience to what you usually get from a building company. James is very professional, polite and worked hard to get the job completed on time. The craftsmanship is obvious and the standard of...
By steve_jewell on 11th Feb, 2022
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Abstract Building Co
18 reviews • 100% positive ratingBuilder working in ReadingTrade Member since 2010I have been in the building industry since leaving school in the mid 70s. I first started out learning all aspects of groundwork, and progressed from there over the years. read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Base required for shed
I was pleased with response. Price was too high.
By jools40307 on 30th Mar, 2023
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A.W builders
14 reviews • 100% positive ratingBuilder working in ReadingTrade Member since 2022I’m a general builder, been in the trade for 6 years, hard working and reliable for a free quotation please get in touch. read more
Latest Bricklaying feedback review:
Wall rebuild/repair and gate pillar
My request was full-filled professionally and to a high standard at a competitive price. I would recommend and use A.W Builders services again if I required similar work doing.
By joe77579 on 21st Aug, 2023
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JJE BUILDERS
84 reviews • 99% positive ratingBuilder working in ReadingTrade Member since 2018Hi and welcome to JJE BUILDERS. We have just been asked to represent my builder as a leading patio installer! So for piece of mind you will be in good hands! We offer 12 months warranty along with a fully detailed CONTRACT! if other tradesmen don't offer this then read more
Latest Landscaping feedback review:
New porcelain patio (50 m2) in the garden
Jason did a big job in our garden and side of the house, removing the old patio, levelling the ground, installing the new patio and putting a new turf. It was a 3 weeks job. Jason did everything with great professionalism from day one,...
By andres_55 on 16th Jul, 2023
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J Ward Joint Sealing and Tiling Specialists Ltd
70 reviews • 100% positive ratingBuilder working in ReadingTrade Member since 2016Est 2010 we have grown our business and expanded into numerous fields. We work for some of the largest developers in the country on properties up to £70 million. In 2015 we expanded our business into bespoke specialist refurbishment properties and major extensions with our read more
Latest Conversions - General feedback review:
Convert garage
Helpful - Friendly - excellent work - would def recommend !
By val99328 on 8th Jul, 2023
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JD maintenance and construction.
21 reviews • 95% positive ratingBuilder working in ReadingTrade Member since 2020With over 30 years experience I'm confident in all aspects of groundworks including new build and extensions from footings up to damp course, drainage and the slab construction, kerb laying, block paved driveways, paths and patios.Septic tank installation and soakaways. read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Front garden
Jason was great, worked really hard. Did a lovely job I would recommend him highly. Thank you so much jason.
By kelly14941 on 19th Aug, 2023
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Mark Tapping Brickwork
36 reviews • 97% positive ratingBuilder working in ReadingTrade Member since 2016i have been bricklaying since 1982 , I served my apprenticeship with luff building of Wokingham,since then I have worked on site and for numerous builders,for the last 5 years I have been finding my own work.building extensions ,garden walls patios etc read more
Latest Bricklaying feedback review:
Wall repair/ rebuild
Mark did a fantastic job replacing our 13 meter storm damaged wall with a new fence. The first thing to say is that unlike others who I asked for quotes, Mark was very professional. The quotes and documents Mark gave were well presented...
By max_617 on 8th Jun, 2022
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First Choice Builders
14 reviews • 100% positive ratingBuilder working in ReadingTrade Member since 2022Welcome to First Choice Builders. I have a degree in construction management as well as this, over 7 years experience within the construction industry. First Choice Builders offer a friendly and efficient service at competitive prices, with high quality workmanship no read more
Latest Landscaping feedback review:
New patio plus pathways and extension of existing patio
The job was building an additional patio with 2 paths leading up to it. Price quoted was reasonable and job was completed within the time frame quoted. The finish was very professional and matched the existing slabs well. Extremely pleased...
By sandra19937 on 29th May, 2023
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Man Construction Services Ltd
4 reviews • 100% positive ratingBuilder working in ReadingTrade Member since 201830 years in brickwork Groundwork and landscaping fully insured we contract to the local authorities in Windsor maidenhead read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Dig area and make base for hot tub to sit on
Martin Naish and his team from Man Construction were punctual, very competent in their work, tidy and extremely helpful. They did a really good job and I would certainly recommend them to any friend or employ them in the future.
By building_work_98 on 13th Dec, 2021
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Miley Build Limited
33 reviews • 97% positive ratingBuilder working in ReadingTrade Member since 2018At Miley Build Limited we cover all aspects of building and property maintenance. We are an all trades company. Providing you with an all round professional service. We are tidy workers always on time and trustworthy . No hidden charges always stick to agreed costing. read more
Latest Tiling feedback review:
Renovation of two tiled bathroom floors
Good work from Andy - did a nice job repairing our tiles and would definitely work with him again. Thank you!
By chrisdexter on 30th Jun, 2021
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J L Carpentry Services
11 reviews • 100% positive ratingBuilder working in ReadingTrade Member since 2010Carpenter and general builder who is honest, hard working and reliable. Completes every job to the high standard of finish people should expect. read more
Latest Kitchen Fitting feedback review:
installing a cooker hood
This man did an amazing job in our kitchen today. He came to take our broken cooker hood down, to make the new one fit in size (cut the aluminium chimney) and to install the new cooker hood. It turned out he had to dismantle part of the...
By anon-230430003002988445 on 23rd Feb, 2015
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paul white & sons
12 reviews • 83% positive ratingBuilder working in ReadingTrade Member since 2012My name is Paul White. I have much experience running my own projects as well as bigger projects on local schools and Royal Mail buildings, NHBC work and cooperate projects. My son works with me as a plumber and plasterer We are CRB checked Conscientious and hard read more
Latest Conversions - General feedback review:
Convert Part of Hallway into a Shower Room with a sink
If you are a fellow homeowner needing a builder, DO NOT hire Paul White. He’s rude, bullying and try’s to intimidate the home owner in to parting with more money than was agreed at the outset. I am a lady, who was on my own in my...
By phoudung on 12th Aug, 2021
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S.O Building & Landscaping
5 reviews • 100% positive ratingBuilder working in ReadingTrade Member since 2020S.O BUILDING & LANDSCAPING est 2009 I have been carrying out building and landscaping work across berkshire and surrounding counties specialising in brick work and paving mainly but also fencing / landscaping and internal work such as fiting rsj's etc. I'm nvq qualified in read more
Latest Bricklaying feedback review:
Steps and wall
Great work done by Steve and his team, at a good price, very happy with the work done. Great work done by them in building walls and reinstating the steps that were removed by previous owners.
By richard24639 on 12th Oct, 2020
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Water and Drainage Solutions Ltd
4 reviews • 100% positive ratingBuilder working in ReadingTrade Member since 2021Water and drainage solutions was set up in March 2020 Ben has extensive experience in commercial and domestic drainage with 15 years experience working with big companies he decided to set up on his own and create a more personal feel for his customers. read more
Latest Groundwork & Foundations feedback review:
Connecting Soil Pipe to Existing drain
Ben did a fantastic job on installing a new soil pipe for our extension. His communication was clear and thought through. His problem solving and can-do attitude meant that he arrived in site in Day One with a clear sense of what the...
By cameron98543 on 30th Jul, 2021
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JD Brickwork
5 reviews • 60% positive ratingBuilder working in ReadingTrade Member since 2020Bricklayer undertaking all types of brickwork from repointing, repairs, garden walls, extensions and new builds. read more
Latest Bricklaying feedback review:
Steps outside garden need doing
He did an amazing job. Spot on. Would highly recommend. We are over the moon. Great guy too.
By wendy25986 on 2nd Jun, 2021
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BS Brickwork
3 reviews • 100% positive ratingBuilder working in ReadingTrade Member since 2023BS Brickwork specialise in all brickwork/blockwork/foundation buildings from small projects to massive sites. Having 25+ operatives working on board we also could help you with internal and landscaping works. Do not hesitate to get in touch with us read more
Latest Bricklaying feedback review:
Wall Repair
Ed did a really professional job, communicated quickly throughout and came up with really good solutions to what was a tricky job on an older house! Really involved the client throughout and was keen to explain the process. Excellent value...
By john19803 on 12th Feb, 2023
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Alba building and renovating services
4 reviews • 100% positive ratingBuilder working in ReadingTrade Member since 2018We have experience and can take on jobs big and small in construction, we are flexible and easy to negotiate and are fully equipped with van and tools and have references and proof of other work we have recently done, any job is not too difficult or small for us, we can read more
Latest Kitchen Fitting feedback review:
Install a work tops in an existing kitchen
Very good job done. Friendly and polite
By cathy30075 on 24th Nov, 2019
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BSC Building
4 reviews • 100% positive ratingBuilder working in ReadingTrade Member since 2019BSC Building has over 16 years of experience in General Building, specialising in Brickwork and Carpentry. We offer Professional high quality work you can trust. Free estimates read more
Latest Conversions - General feedback review:
Garage Conversion
I am very happy with Ben's work for building the Garden office. It was completed in time, efficiently and to a high standard. Everything was left neat and tidy, even during the process. Ben is also a really kind and courteous man and I...
By ashish96420 on 26th Mar, 2023
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EJR Pro Build
38 reviews • 97% positive ratingBuilder working in ReadingTrade Member since 2015Hi I'm Elliott from EJR Pro Build. We are wall & floor tiling contractors/wet room specialists We also offer a range of services from full design and build to general carpentry we are fully qualified Builders & tilers CSCS registered and health & safety trained all work is read more
Latest Tiling feedback review:
Floor tiling to replace lino - 9sqm area
Very pleased with the floor tiling and Elliott was clear, polite, tidy and helpful.
By jos_79 on 29th Apr, 2021
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