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D V Read & Son (Surrey) Ltd

Active, accounts up to date·main contractor & subcontractor·Head office Dorking

About from company website

V. Read & Son (Surrey) Ltd is a well-established, family-run building contractor operating in London and the South East. The company prides itself on clear and honest communication, fostering trusting relationships with clients throughout the building process.

They manage projects from start to finish, adeptly handling unforeseen issues and coordinating with specialist trades. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of services, including extensions, refurbishments, piling, groundworks, structural steel, roofing, glazing, flooring, plumbing, and decoration. They are known for their high standards of workmanship and the quality finish delivered by their own team and trusted specialist firms.

The company also places a strong emphasis on professionalism, politeness, and maintaining a tidy site, ensuring minimal disruption to clients, even when they are living in the property during the build. V. Read & Son has successfully completed numerous projects, including single-story extensions, kitchen extensions, first-floor extensions, garage/utility refurbishments, and staircase transformations.

They are highly recommended by their clients for their reliability, professionalism, and craftsmanship.

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Project experience from company website

Single Story Extension and Ground Floor Refurbishment

A single story extension and general ground floor refurbishment completed in Summer/Autumn 2021. The project included piling, groundworks, brickwork, structural steel, roofing, glazing, internal flooring, lighting, plumbing, and final decoration, all completed to a high standard.

Kitchen Extension

A kitchen extension completed in 2021. The project involved managing the build from start to finish, including adapting plans for unforeseen issues. The company coordinated with specialist firms for structural steel, bi-fold doors, kitchen suppliers, and flooring suppliers.

First Floor Extension for Family Bathroom

A first floor extension to create a new family bathroom, completed in early 2021. The work was carried out with a professional approach and to a high quality and care standard.

Garage/Utility Refurbishment

Refurbishment of a garage/utility area in summer 2021, noted for excellent workmanship, particularly in the fitting of utility units. The team was described as trustworthy, polite, professional, and having a strong work ethic.

Extension to 3 Bed Semi-Detached Property

An extension to a 3 bed semi-detached property, nearly doubling its size. The project involved work to the ground floor, 1st floor, and roof, carried out with professionalism, courtesy, and conscientiousness, ensuring minimal disruption.

Large Conversion Projects in West Sussex

West Sussex

Two larger conversion projects undertaken in West Sussex, requiring close cooperation with commercial tenants and neighbouring buildings. DV Read managed these relationships admirably, providing excellent workmanship and reliability.

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What does D V Read & Son (Surrey) Ltd do?

D.V. Read & Son (Surrey) Ltd is a well-established family-run building contractor serving London and the South East. They specialise in extensions and refurbishments, offering high-quality workmanship and excellent client communication. Their listed services include Extensions, Refurbishment, Piling, Groundworks and Steel erection.

Where is D V Read & Son (Surrey) Ltd based?

D V Read & Son (Surrey) Ltd is registered at Constable Court, 62 Dene Street, Dorking, RH4 2DP, in South East.

What areas does D V Read & Son (Surrey) Ltd cover?

D V Read & Son (Surrey) Ltd states that it works across London and South East.

How many people work at D V Read & Son (Surrey) Ltd?

Accounts filed for the year to 2025 report 4 employees, which places the company in the 1-9 employees band.

What is D V Read & Son (Surrey) Ltd's turnover?

D V Read & Son (Surrey) Ltd does not disclose turnover: UK small-company accounts are not required to. Based on headcount and trade debtors in its filed accounts, turnover is likely to fall between £190k and £500k. This is an estimate, not a filed figure.

Is D V Read & Son (Surrey) Ltd still trading?

Companies House lists D V Read & Son (Surrey) Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2025-08-31.

What sectors does D V Read & Son (Surrey) Ltd work in?

D V Read & Son (Surrey) Ltd works in Residential.

When was D V Read & Son (Surrey) Ltd established?

D V Read & Son (Surrey) Ltd was incorporated on 2008-08-12.

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