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Reading Building Services

Checkatrade membership number: 84064

Address

Reading, Berkshire, RG2 8SW

Contact

name: Martin Allen
telephone: 01189 621221   Enlarged for easy dialing:
01189 621221
mobile: 07879 636803
email: rbs11@onetel.com
web: www.readingbuildingservices.co.uk
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Checkatrade member since: 14 September 2006
Overall Rating: 9.6
Total recommendations: 28
Last six months: 10 cards, average rating 9.5
Description
Grant & Insurance Work

Residential & Nursing Homes

Maintenance Contracts

Local Authority Work

Loft Conversions

Shops Refitted

Newbuilds, Extensions & Garages. We can design and replicate any design you see.

Purpose Made Joinery

Painting & Decorating

Plumbing & Heating

Electrical

All work carried out by skilled craftsmen with full references available on request.
RBS carriesd out all work within health & safety guidelines & is fully insur
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Scores:
-Estimating: Not Applicable 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 -Workmanship: Not Applicable 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Transportation of hand crafted French doors.
Martin Allan proved to be a reliable and considerate trader, we would certainly consider using them again. I would recommend them.
Customer in Reading, 3 December 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Advise on kitchen gas set up - Fitted new oak work tops.
Great job, would definitely use him again. I would recommend them.
Customer in Reading, 3 December 2008
Scores:
8Estimating: 8 out of 10 7Tidiness: 7 out of 10 7Timekeeping: 7 out of 10 7Courtesy: 7 out of 10 8Workmanship: 8 out of 10 8Value for money: 8 out of 10
7.5
Combined score: 7.5 out of 10
Plastering and painting.
RBS very relaible, excellent job and very tidy. I would recommend them.
Customer in Reading, 4 November 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Garage conversion.
Very pleased, from start to finish, top quality finish, clean and reliable builder. I would recommend them.
Customer in Reading, 3 November 2008
Scores:
9Estimating: 9 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.7
Combined score: 9.7 out of 10
Bathroom re-furbishment.
Martin was extremely professional in every way.
Customer in Reading, 1 November 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 8Tidiness: 8 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.7
Combined score: 9.7 out of 10
Plastered and renewed complete terrace house project.
They have completed work to high standard, great work! I would recommend them.
Customer in Reading, 5 October 2008
Scores:
8Estimating: 8 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.5
Combined score: 9.5 out of 10
Landscape gardening and fencing.
RBS, Martin was very good at his job, always pleasant and on time.  I would recommend them.
Customer in Reading, 28 September 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 8Tidiness: 8 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.5
Combined score: 9.5 out of 10
Plaster walls and ceiling in bedroom.
Brilliant job, worked long hours as I had to get job done by deadline. Have arranged more work for next year. I would recommend them.
Customer in Reading, 25 August 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Remove 8ft hedge from garden.
Good tidy job - Nice to find someone reliable after being let down by other builders. I would recommend them.
Customer in Reading, 20 August 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 8Tidiness: 8 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.5
Combined score: 9.5 out of 10
Fit new toilet - Tile toilet room - Renew floor.
Has now done a couple of jobs and have already arranged for him to come back, job well done.  I would recommend them.
Customer in Reading, 18 August 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
Plastered bedroom / removed 3 posts.
RBS, clean and tidy and very easy to get on with.  Done excellent job. I would recommend them.
Customer in Reading, 7 July 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 6Tidiness: 6 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.2
Combined score: 9.2 out of 10
Removal of supporting wall and chimney (and re-fit).
Really hard worker, and did whatever it took to complete the job.  Would use again any day!! I would recommend them.
Customer in Reading, 16 June 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 6Tidiness: 6 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.2
Combined score: 9.2 out of 10
Renovation of bedroom (complete overhaul).
Martin is a very hard worker and did a good job on renovating my bedroom. I would recommend them.
Customer in Reading, 16 June 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Repaired roof
Very reliable, tidy and courteous, did a great job. I would recommend them.
Customer in Reading, 6 May 2008
Scores:
8Estimating: 8 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 8Courtesy: 8 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
8.7
Combined score: 8.7 out of 10
Built large new decking base and kids plat area.
We found RBS to be reliable, reasonably priced and highly recommended.
Customer in Reading, 11 March 2008
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
Renew/ fix sky cable back on roof. fixed to cable end.
Great work! I would recommend them.
Customer in Reading, 24 September 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.4
Combined score: 9.4 out of 10
Painted seven windows - Repaired rear guttering & renewed one slate on roof.
Accurate quote, came when they said they would. Very friendly, helpful and did more work than quoted.
Customer in Reading, 21 September 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.9
Combined score: 9.9 out of 10
Cleaned out roof gully, re-quote due to chimney re-build.
We accepted Martin's requote to re-build the chimney. They worked hard on one of the hottest days of the year and made an excellent job of it - well done.
Customer in Reading, 14 July 2007
Scores:
8Estimating: 8 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.8
Combined score: 9.8 out of 10
Garage flat roof.
A job well done, very pleased. I would recommend them.
Customer in Basingstoke, 27 April 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Laminate floors in hallway and fit new kitchen UPVC door and make good.
I would recommend them.
Customer in Reading, 16 April 2007
Scores:
7Estimating: 7 out of 10 7Tidiness: 7 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
8.8
Combined score: 8.8 out of 10
Garden wall in brick and fence.
Ted was very helpful and had great attention to detail.
Customer in Reading, 12 April 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Tiling of kitchen (walls and floor).
I would recommend them.
Customer in Reading, 28 March 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 9Value for money: 9 out of 10
9.6
Combined score: 9.6 out of 10
Repair damage to roof due to wind.
I would recommend them.
Customer in Reading, 25 January 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Re-pointing gable end + porch - race out finished pointing + seal.
All the questions I asked were answered patiently and with detail. I am very satisfied with the work carried out.
Customer in Bucks, 15 January 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Large rear extension/office room.
This is a building team that have worked hard for what they have done for us. Courtesy second to none. Quality first class, totally recommend these boys and I will have again.
Customer in Taplow Maidenhead, 2 January 2007
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 8Workmanship: 8 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
9.5
Combined score: 9.5 out of 10
Renew side panel/wall chimney and paint/pipe banging stopped and tap.
Good communication: open and honest. Keen to ensure complete satisfaction.
Customer in Reading, 16 December 2006
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 9Tidiness: 9 out of 10 9Timekeeping: 9 out of 10 9Courtesy: 9 out of 10 9Workmanship: 9 out of 10 8Value for money: 8 out of 10
9
Combined score: 9 out of 10
Chimney repair / leaking flashing and rendering and guttering / paint.
Very sound and reliable. I would use again without hesitation. I would recommend them.
Customer in Reading, 30 November 2006
Scores:
10Estimating: 10 out of 10 10Tidiness: 10 out of 10 10Timekeeping: 10 out of 10 10Courtesy: 10 out of 10 10Workmanship: 10 out of 10 10Value for money: 10 out of 10
10
Combined score: 10 out of 10
Plastered bedroom ceiling.
As a disabled person it is important tha any work done inside and outside your house is not only completed to a high standard, but just as importantly everything is cleared up and left tidy, this was certainly the case. I would recommend them.
Customer in Reading, 27 November 2006
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