Covering Reading
We work in Reading (RG1, RG6, RG30) and the places around it, including Henley-on-Thames, Wokingham and Crowthorne.
Homes in the South East
The South East has a lot of 1930s and post-war semi-detached housing, well suited to rear extensions and hip-to-gable loft conversions, alongside period properties in conservation areas that need a more careful design.
Which projects do we build in Reading?
Extensions
- Single-storey extensions in Reading
- Double-storey extensions in Reading
- Side return extensions in Reading
- Wraparound extensions in Reading
- Kitchen extensions in Reading
- Orangeries in Reading
- Porches in Reading
- Garden annexes in Reading
Lofts and upward extensions
- Loft conversions in Reading
- Dormer loft conversions in Reading
- Hip-to-gable loft conversions in Reading
- Mansard loft conversions in Reading
- Bungalow and upward extensions in Reading
Conversions
- Garage conversions in Reading
- Basement and cellar conversions in Reading
- House-to-flat conversions in Reading
New builds and renovation
- New-build homes in Reading
- Knock down and rebuild in Reading
- House renovations in Reading
- Structural alterations in Reading
- Re-roofing in Reading
Design, kitchens and bathrooms
- Architectural design and planning in Reading
- Kitchen installation in Reading
- Bathrooms and en-suites in Reading
How is building work approved in Reading?
Projects in England go through two separate checks. Planning (or confirmation that the work is permitted development) comes from the district, borough or unitary council, and building regulations approval comes from the council’s building control team or a registered building control approver. Where work touches a shared wall or digs near a neighbour’s foundations, the Party Wall etc. Act 1996 applies.
What does a project cost in Reading?
These are UK-wide guide ranges, including VAT where it applies. The price for a project in Reading is fixed in writing once the design and specification are agreed.
| Project | Typical guide price |
|---|---|
| Single-storey extensions | £2,600 to £4,000 per m² |
| Double-storey extensions | £2,400 to £3,850 per m² |
| Kitchen extensions | £2,600 to £4,000 per m², plus the kitchen |
| Loft conversions | £30,000 to £110,000 |
| Dormer loft conversions | £50,000 to £90,000 |
| Garage conversions | £12,000 to £54,000 |
| House renovations | £600 to £2,800 per m² |
| New-build homes | £2,000 to £3,600 per m² |
Questions from Reading homeowners
Do you cover Reading?
Yes. We design and build extensions, loft conversions, conversions and new homes in Reading and across Berkshire.
How do I get a quote in Reading?
Use the guide price tool or the form, or call 0800 088 6341. We then arrange a free site visit, and fix the price in writing once the design and specification are agreed.
Do you handle the council paperwork for projects in Reading?
Yes. We prepare drawings, deal with planning or permitted development, apply for building control approval and serve party wall notices where they apply.