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Construction companies in Reading

2,029 active construction companies have their registered office in Reading, according to Companies House. Below you can see what they do, with the official details for each company. Building firms are a favourite cover for fraud: large deposits, many subcontractors and money that moves before the work is visible. 481 of them (24%) are less than two years old. 246 have been around for more than twenty years.

What they do

Development of building projects412
Construction of domestic buildings320
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation228
Electrical installation187
Other specialised construction activities n.e.c.156
Construction of commercial buildings132
Other building completion and finishing129
Other construction installation97
Construction of other civil engineering projects n.e.c.55
Roofing activities55
Floor and wall covering43
Joinery installation42
Painting37
Scaffold erection30
Construction of utility projects for electricity and telecommunications25

Construction companies in Reading

Development of building projects (412)

and 372 more

Construction of domestic buildings (320)

and 280 more

Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation (228)

and 188 more

Electrical installation (187)

and 147 more

Other specialised construction activities n.e.c. (156)

and 116 more

Construction of commercial buildings (132)

and 92 more

Other building completion and finishing (129)

and 89 more

Other construction installation (97)

and 57 more

Checking a construction company in Reading

  1. Check that the company number on the quote matches Companies House and that the company is active, not dissolved or in liquidation.
  2. Never pay a large deposit up front. Pay in stages, against work you can see.
  3. Ask for proof of public liability insurance and check the policy with the insurer, not via the builder.
  4. Check who the directors are and how long the company has existed: a firm set up a few months ago with a big project is a warning sign.
  5. If bank details change by email, call the company on a number you look up yourself before paying.

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How many construction companies are there in Reading?

According to Companies House, 2,029 active construction companies have their registered office in Reading.

How do I check a builder in Reading?

Look the company up at Companies House or on this page, check that it is active, compare the company number with the quote and pay in stages. SafetyBizz checks register, domain, phone number and bank account in one scan.

What are the warning signs of a rogue builder?

Pressure to decide today, a large cash deposit, no written quote, a very young company and bank details that do not match the company name.

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