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About DRS

DRS are a family run and local building company, we have a passion for building exciting and challenging projects to the highest possible standard at a competitive price. With years of experience across a skilled team of dedicated trades people, who are capable of turning your dream project into a reality.

DRS exclusively operate in the West Berkshire area and have done over the last 30 years. In that time, we have built up a reputation indicative of quality and value. With a relatively small catchment area for work over such a long period of time is testament to that. DRS have an extensive resume and reference list from a variety of clients, each with individual projects and requirements. Each project being completed on time and often exceeding all expectations.

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The DRS Team

David Soanes Managing Director and founder

David has 30+ years’ experience in management, property development and is the company founder.

Thomas Soanes Director

Thomas has 10+ years’ onsite experience in general building and team management, carpentry, joinery, brickwork and groundwork.

Mark Jury Director

Mark has 25+ years’ experience in general building, has been with DRS for 20 years’ involved in various roles including site foreman, brick-worker, groundwork and roofing.

Mirek Magiera Builder

Mirek has 15+ years’ experience in general building, With DRS for 10 years tiling, carpentry, bathroom and kitchen fitting.

Krzysztof Smialek Plasterer & Decorator

Krzysztof has 10+ years’ experience , with DRS for 8 years plastering decorating and painting.

Richard Hopkins Carpenter

Richard has 10+ years’ experience in general building carpentry, window fitting and manufacture. With DRS for 6 years.

Ronnie Jury Builder

Ronnie has 10 years' experience of brick laying and general building. With DRS for 8 years.

Liam Smith Labourer

NVQ level 2 apprentice in carpentry and general labourer.

Why choose DRS?

DRS are loyal to our customers, staff and contractors. All the team and supporting teams have worked closely together on numerous projects creating a bond that keeps the machine running smoothly. This means your project runs continuously and professionally until completion.

Unlike other companies, we work on an open book basis. This means there are no hidden costs! Any costs over the estimate are discussed and accounted for as the job progresses, so there are no nasty surprises.

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Collaborating companies

Over the years we have built deep routed connections with the associated trades, suppliers and supporting companies. This ensures each phase of your build will run smoothly and professionally. Any problems and challenges can be dealt with dynamically to ensure your project is delivered to your satisfaction.

DRS will work with you, keep you updated on progress, manage cost closely against budget, consult you and offer ideas and solutions for your build based of many years of real time experience in the trade.

  • Synergy plastering all aspects of plastering, rendering, screeding and dry lining.
  • Taylor and sons all aspects of painting a decorating.
  • Bremner Glazing suppliers and fitters of all types of double glazing – aluminium, UPVC and timber options, sliding, BiFold and French doors.
  • JWS plumbing and heating (managed by Jack Soanes) oil and gas engineer all aspects of plumbing and heating. Works with DRS on all major heating and plumbing projects.
  • Ampere electrical (worked with DRS for over 15 years) all aspects of electrical work commercial, domestic, rewire or new build.

DRS carried out an extensive refurbishment which was completed on time and within budget to a very high standard. They have a skilled and efficient workforce who work well and are always willing to carry out the wishes of the client. I would certainly recommend them to anyone else wanting similar works

Peregrine Bertie - Frilsham Manor

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