Chris Read Building Services

Chris Read Building Services Chris Read Building Services

Multi Skilled tradesman, being a time served Carpenter with many years experience. So just ask


NVQ level 2 qualified

All forms of Carpentry (1st & 2nd Fix)
Block & Brick work
Ground work
Plastering
Kitchen fitting
Bathroom fitting
Plumbing (not gas)
Garden landscaping
Decking
Fencing
Roofing
Demolition
Full/part House renovations
Im sure there is something I would of missed.

It's raining, the outdoor cooking area isn't finished, but the roof works, and it's dry inside, so I can still bbq.
02/05/2026

It's raining, the outdoor cooking area isn't finished, but the roof works, and it's dry inside, so I can still bbq.

New kitchen fitted.The original kitchen had been in since 1962, with a few editions. It had the original cast sink.Old k...
17/03/2026

New kitchen fitted.
The original kitchen had been in since 1962, with a few editions. It had the original cast sink.
Old kitchen removed.
Ceiling boarded and plastered, after rotten ceiling, joist surprise replaced.
Stop tap, was leaking, so that was replaced and a new outside tap installed.
New howdens Kitchen installed.
Also installed 2 new oak doors.




Ensuite bathroom upgrade. Removed the old toilet and sink, tidied up the plumbing and new B&Q vanity sink and toilet ins...
16/02/2026

Ensuite bathroom upgrade.
Removed the old toilet and sink, tidied up the plumbing and new B&Q vanity sink and toilet installed.



I'm glad this one is finished in time for Christmas.Kitchen dining room knock through, and new utility room created. Wal...
20/12/2025

I'm glad this one is finished in time for Christmas.
Kitchen dining room knock through, and new utility room created.
Wall removed, steels installed. New boards and plaster.
Trench dug through the house to install amsoil pipe for a new toilet in the utility room.
New B&Q kitchen.
Feature panel wall.
Painted through.
We had a few delays, but we got there in the end.




It's not all big jobs. Sometimes, the customer just wants blinds and curtain poles fitted, and a few doors adjusted.
27/11/2025

It's not all big jobs. Sometimes, the customer just wants blinds and curtain poles fitted, and a few doors adjusted.

Yes, I have finally got my own bathroom finished.That's the bath gone and a new walk-in shower with rainfall shower head...
24/11/2025

Yes, I have finally got my own bathroom finished.
That's the bath gone and a new walk-in shower with rainfall shower head.



I have finally gotten around to starting my own bathroom. It may only be one day, and then no more till next weekend, bu...
19/10/2025

I have finally gotten around to starting my own bathroom. It may only be one day, and then no more till next weekend, but I have to start somewhere.

A new fence install. Cut out decayed concrete posts and fit new 6ft feather edge fence.All in a days work.
24/09/2025

A new fence install.
Cut out decayed concrete posts and fit new 6ft feather edge fence.
All in a days work.





My client called me up to say their shower tray had cracked. They were correct. I'm not sure what the installers who fit...
14/09/2025

My client called me up to say their shower tray had cracked. They were correct. I'm not sure what the installers who fitted this were thinking.
We went in and removed the 2 glass screens carefully, as they were being reused.
Removed the broken tray, which didn't take much effort.
We had to repair the bottom of the walls. Fit a new tray and waste. Fit old glass screens, new silicone, and away we were.
One happy customer.




The customer got in touch to say their ceiling was falling down, so we went in sorted the damage, fitted new boards, an...
13/09/2025

The customer got in touch to say their ceiling was falling down, so we went in sorted the damage, fitted new boards, and plastered.



I was called in to replace the old, tired, non matching, stair hand rails, spindles, and newel posts.All the old removed...
19/07/2025

I was called in to replace the old, tired, non matching, stair hand rails, spindles, and newel posts.
All the old removed and new pine timber cut to suite. Nothing original was square or level, so a bit challenging in places, but turned out lovely.
The old staircase stringer has now been cladded in mdf. All ready for the customer to get it decorated.





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