Smiling Buddha · Reading
Our services
Everything from a single-room refurbishment to a complete new build, delivered by one accountable team.

Extensions
Extensions and loft conversions
More space without the cost and upheaval of moving. We design and build single and double-storey extensions, rear and side-return extensions, wrap-arounds, loft conversions with dormers or rooflights, and garage conversions.
- Structural design, steels and foundations
- Planning permission or permitted development checks
- Building control sign-off and party wall notices
- Roofing, glazing, bi-fold and sliding doors
- Kitchens, bathrooms and finishing to make the new space usable from day one
Refurbishments
Renovations and refurbishments
Whole-house renovations, kitchens and bathrooms, open-plan knock-throughs and structural alterations. We take care of the strip-out, structural work, first and second fix, plastering, decorating and flooring, so you deal with one company rather than six.
- Period and listed property work handled sensitively
- Kitchen and bathroom design and installation
- Rewiring, re-plumbing and heating upgrades
- Damp, roofing and structural repairs
- Landlord refurbishments and HMO conversions


New builds
New builds
Individual homes, infill plots and small developments for private clients and developers. We can take a project from an approved planning drawing through to completion, or provide the shell for a self-builder to finish.
- Groundworks, drainage and foundations
- Masonry and timber-frame construction
- Roofing, windows and external envelope
- Full internal fit-out to turnkey standard
- Warranty-ready workmanship and documentation
Commercial
Commercial building and fit-out
Shops, offices, cafés, clinics and light industrial units. We work around trading hours where needed and keep disruption to a minimum, with clear programmes so you know when you can open.
- Office and retail fit-outs and refits
- Shopfronts, partitions, ceilings and flooring
- Accessibility and fire compliance works
- Small commercial new builds and extensions
- Planned maintenance and repairs

Also
Smaller jobs and maintenance
Not every job is a big one. We also take on general building work, repairs and maintenance in and around Reading.
- Roof repairs and replacements
- Brickwork, rendering and repointing
- Driveways, patios and garden walls
- Carpentry and joinery
- Plastering and decorating
- Plumbing, heating and electrical work through our trusted partners
Not sure which service you need?
Describe the job and we will tell you honestly what is involved and roughly what it costs.
