SERVING READING

Construction Company in Reading.

Full-service design-build construction and engineering across Reading and the surrounding East Midlands. Looking for design-build contractors, architectural design or civil engineering in Reading? You're in the right place.

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LOCAL INTEL — READING

What you need to know about building in Reading.

Planning Authority

Local Planning Authority

We submit applications and discharge conditions on your behalf.

Typical Project Scopes

Commercial fit-out, residential extensions, civil works and refurbishment.

Permits & Timelines

Most projects mobilise within 2–3 weeks of contract.

DELIVERY LOGISTICS — READING

How we mobilise and deliver in Reading.

From our base at 22 Franklin Drive, West Bridgford (NG12 4ER), Reading sits inside our core 30-minute mobilisation radius. Our delivery team covers the surrounding South East England area, with welfare, plant and operatives drawn from a vetted South East England supply chain.

Turnaround

Same-day

Phone & WhatsApp response to Reading enquiries — call +44 7888 885791.

Turnaround

48 hours

Free site survey across — postcodes.

Turnaround

7–10 days

Fixed-price BOQ to RICS NRM2 with Reading market rates.

Turnaround

2–3 weeks

Site mobilisation, welfare set-up and enabling works in Reading.

Typical job phases for Reading projects

  1. 01

    Enquiry

    Same-day call back from a Reading project lead.

  2. 02

    Survey

    On site within 48 hours across —.

  3. 03

    Design

    Concept + planning drawings, with Local Planning Authority.

  4. 04

    BOQ

    Fixed-price BOQ within 7–10 working days.

  5. 05

    Build

    On-site delivery with weekly cost & programme reports.

  6. 06

    Handover

    O&M pack, snag-free handover and 12-month aftercare.

Postcode coverage

Reading & surrounding neighbourhoods ()

We deliver design-build construction, civils, refurbishment and project management across the surrounding South East England area. If your site is within or the wider South East England area, we can survey, price and mobilise on the same timeline.

SERVICES IN READING

Everything you need, under one contract.

Architectural Design

Available across Reading and the wider East Midlands.

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Design & Build (Turnkey Projects)

Available across Reading and the wider East Midlands.

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Residential Construction

Available across Reading and the wider East Midlands.

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Commercial Construction

Available across Reading and the wider East Midlands.

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Apartment Construction

Available across Reading and the wider East Midlands.

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Interior Design

Available across Reading and the wider East Midlands.

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Renovation Services

Available across Reading and the wider East Midlands.

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Site Development

Available across Reading and the wider East Midlands.

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Structural Alterations

Available across Reading and the wider East Midlands.

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Project Management

Available across Reading and the wider East Midlands.

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Construction Audit

Available across Reading and the wider East Midlands.

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Cost Estimation & Budgeting

Available across Reading and the wider East Midlands.

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Space Planning

Available across Reading and the wider East Midlands.

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Engineering Consultancy

Available across Reading and the wider East Midlands.

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Construction Supervision

Available across Reading and the wider East Midlands.

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Demolition Services

Available across Reading and the wider East Midlands.

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Site Survey & Feasibility Study

Available across Reading and the wider East Midlands.

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Building Approvals & Planning Support

Available across Reading and the wider East Midlands.

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Civil & Infrastructure Works

Available across Reading and the wider East Midlands.

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READING FAQS

Permits, timelines & project scope.

Where is the best construction company near me in Reading?+

Design N Build serves Reading and locations within roughly 26 miles, covering residential extensions, commercial fit-out, civils and full design-build. Accredited (CHAS, Constructionline), fully insured and locally mobilised — a Reading site survey is booked within 60 hours of your enquiry.

What services do builders in Reading typically offer?+

In Reading we deliver extensions, loft conversions, full renovations, new-build homes, commercial fit-out, civil engineering, groundworks, drainage and turnkey design-build. Every Reading project is single-contract, fixed price and managed by a dedicated project manager from brief to handover.

How quickly can a builder start work in Reading?+

Survey within 60 hours, fixed-price BOQ in 7–10 days, and Reading site mobilisation usually 2–3 weeks after contract sign-off. Emergency or urgent commercial works can be brought forward where programme allows.

Are your Reading builders insured and accredited?+

Yes. We hold £5M public liability cover, employer's liability insurance, professional indemnity, plus CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditation — the standards required to deliver public-sector and commercial work across Reading.

What's the cost of building work in Reading?+

Costs in Reading vary by scope: rear extensions £1,800–£2,800 per m², loft conversions £45,000–£75,000, commercial fit-out £600–£1,500 per m². You'll receive a fixed-price Reading BOQ — never a vague estimate — after the free site visit.

Do you handle planning and Building Regulations in Reading?+

Yes. We run pre-application advice, full planning submissions, Building Regulations applications and condition discharge with the local authority covering Reading, plus party wall, CDM and statutory undertaker liaison. One team handles every approval.

START YOUR READING PROJECT

Three ways to reach us in Reading.

Same-day response, free survey within 48 hours, and a fixed-price BOQ within 7–10 working days.

EVERY SERVICE IN READING

Pick a service. We deliver it in Reading.

Each link below opens a dedicated Reading landing page for that service — local schema, local FAQs, local pricing benchmarks.

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