Trades and services in Reading
923 businesses are listed in Reading across 34 trades and services. The biggest groups are builders, electricians and plumbers. The busiest postcode districts are RG7, RG30 and RG1. 2 manage their own profile on GotAPal.
- Businesses listed
- 923
- Trades and services
- 34
- Run their own profile
- 2
- Busiest district
- RG7
Figures from GotAPal's listings, updated 16 October 2026.
Trades in Reading
516 trade businesses in 25 trades. The most listed in Reading are builders (102), electricians (54) and plumbers (39). For one-off jobs, ask about qualifications and insurance, and get more than one quote.
Services in Reading
102 service businesses in 9 services. The most listed in Reading are gardeners (25), removal companies (17) and cleaners (15). For jobs that come round again, ask what each visit includes, how often they come and what it costs per visit.
Reading businesses that run their own profile
These businesses have claimed their GotAPal listing, so the details, services and photos come from the business itself.
- S C 4 Carpenters Ltd✓ Claimed
- A J C Carpentry Southern Ltd✓ Claimed
More Reading profiles to look at
Listed from public records, with the fullest details we hold. Your business? Open the profile to claim it free.
What people look for in Reading
The Reading searches that most often bring people to GotAPal from Google.
Where in Reading
The busiest postcode districts for listings. RG7 has the most, with 49. Choose one to see the businesses there.
Towns near Reading
Many businesses cover more than one town. These are the nearest with their own GotAPal page.
Before you hire: cost guides
UK price guides for the jobs Reading businesses here do most.
Questions about Reading
How many trades and services are listed in Reading?
923 businesses in 34 trades and services are listed in Reading on GotAPal. The biggest groups are builders (102), electricians (54), plumbers (39), roofers (31) and handymen (30).
Which parts of Reading are they in?
By postcode district: RG7 (49), RG30 (40), RG1 (28), RG2 (24), RG4 (19) and RG10 (17).
Do any Reading businesses manage their own GotAPal profile?
Yes. 2 have claimed their profile, so the details, photos and services come from the business. The rest are listed from public records.
Which towns near Reading also have trades listed?
The nearest are Henley-on-Thames, Berkshire, Wallingford, Marlow and Wokingham.
Is it free to find a local business in Reading on GotAPal?
Yes. Contacting a business and posting a job are free, and GotAPal charges no lead fees or commission to either side. GotAPal doesn't vet the businesses it lists, so check insurance and qualifications before you hire.
Run a business in Reading?
2 Reading businesses already run their own profile. Find your listing, claim it free and add your services, photos and the areas you cover. No lead fees, no commission.