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Pentland Building and Groundworks

9.93/10

Newbury, Berkshire

Checkatrade member since March 2018
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Services

  • Wall Tie Replacements
  • Brick / Concrete Structural Repairs
  • Concreting
  • General Building
  • Extensions / Conversions
  • Refurbishments
  • Suspended Ceilings
  • Cladding
  • Car Ports
  • Workshop Design / Construction
  • Garage Conversions
  • Foundations
  • Garden Studios
  • Concrete Garages
  • Demolition
  • New Builds
  • Partition Walls
  • Property Maintenance / Repair

Customer Reviews

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9.93 /10

Based on 5 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.8

Reliability

10

Communication

10

Reviews (39)

  • Rory C
    10

    Wall knockdown and fireplace

    Posted 02 March

    Martin was incredibly helpful and professional removign a wall between kitchen and dinign room, and also restoring a fireplace is a different room. He clearly has a great deal of experience and I'll defintely be contacting him again for any other building work I need to go ahead with
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RG17
  • 9.67

    Excellent work

    Posted 09 October 2025

    We have used Martin for several jobs before and always been extremely happy. We recently engaged Martin to remove old wooden cladding, add insulation and add new cladding. He carried out these works with excellent skill and as unfortunately our house is not built very square Martin had a number of challenges to overcome. He kept us updated throughout the works and we are really pleased with the finished product.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RG14
  • 10

    Extending block-paved driveway

    Posted 28 August 2025

    Having hired Martin previously for underpinning our extension I had no hesitation in asking him to double the width of our block-paved driveway. Once again I am extremely pleased with the results, it looks fantastic. As well as being a clean and tidy builder, Martin was open to adapting the design so that the end result was exactly what we were looking for. As we have plans for further works for the property we will definitely be contacting Martin and Pentland Building and Groundworks again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RG26
  • 10

    Underpinning Extension

    Posted 08 August 2025

    I'm delighted with the work carried out by Martin on underpinning my extension. His knowledge and technical skill is clear which meant that the quality of the work was outstanding, and everything was done with precision and care. What really sets him apart is his friendly, approachable manner. He took the time to explain each step of the process which put me completely at ease throughout the project. If you're looking for a builder who delivers top-notch results and makes the whole experience stress-free, I highly recommend Martin and Pentland Building and Groundworks.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RG26
  • 10

    Block paving, patio extension and garden cabin build

    Posted 27 March 2025

    We hired Martin for block paving, a patio extension, and a garden cabin build. The work was completed to a high standard and with clear communication throughout. He’s friendly, approachable - easy to have around and clearly takes pride in doing things properly. We’re very pleased with the result and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RG14
  • 10

    Patio and shed base construction

    Posted 25 February 2025

    Martin pays great attention to detail, he is hardworking and reliable. He arrived on time, and was extremely professional. We are very pleased with the finished results
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SP11

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Martin Allcock

Sole Trader

8 years on Checkatrade

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Hi my name is Martin.

I am the founder and owner of Pentland Building & Groundworks, we are a small company based in Newbury, Berkshire. I have been in the building industry for 32 years now, working on a variety of projects, both large and small. I pride the reputation of my company on being reliable and conscientious completing my work to an excellent standard.

Pentland building & groundworks offer services for:

  • Extensions
  • Brickwork
  • Repointing
  • All aspects of paving
  • Drainage and services
  • Foundations and underpinning
  • Rendering
  • Roofing


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