HB5 Damp Proofing Timber Preservation Specialists Limited
London
Checkatrade member since December 20185
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.36 /10
Based on 34 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.61
Reliability
9.82
Communication
9.68
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HB5 Damp Proofing receives praise for their professional and efficient service, clear communication, and high standards of work, particularly in damp proofing and plastering. However, some customers have reported issues with no-shows, high quotes, and ineffective work.
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Reviews (126)
10 Damp investigation and treatment
Posted 09 May
HB5 offered to come out and quote for free when I asked for an investigation of damp plaster coming up from the floor. They couldn't find an obvious cause for the damp so I agreed to pay for a full investigation, removal of the damp materials, and treatment. HB5 were the most expensive quote. But they promised to find the issue, fix it, and make good. It took 4 visits over 7 days and they did what exactly that. Good communication from the owner and the workers about when they would attend, the cause of the damp, and what treatment was done.Verified reviewerJob location: SE1710 plastering an extension for me
Posted 01 May
from start to finish Dave and hb5 was brilliant . there time frame was spot on and the work was blinding . Jay and the boys were on time every day if not they was early. overall I am really pleased with their finish and I highly recommend them . their attention to detail is off the scale . also the communication between them and we was brilliantVerified reviewerJob location: BR19.33 Woodworm in rafters in garage and shed
Posted 15 April
Very pleased with the work undertaken.Verified reviewerJob location: TN259.33 I had damp proofing done on my basement
Posted 03 April
Good customer service.. the workmen came and explained the process and started the works...they completed my basement to a good standard I was very happy... I would definitely recommend to a friendVerified reviewerJob location: SE610 Hb5 dealt with my mould in bathroom very happy with outcomewould definitely be using again
Posted 03 April
would recommend to friends an family very reliable and professional.Verified reviewerJob location: SE195.67 Extractor fan dripping
Posted 21 March
Came out in April 2024 to fix a dripping extractor fan - cost was high but seemed to fix the issue. By winter it was dripping again, water collecting in a bend in the duct. Got them to come back Jan 2025. They tried to tell me it was coming from a leak in the roof & quoted £6k for a new ridge system! One of them up-ended the duct in the loft, sending loads of dirty water down into the bathroom through the fan. In the end got a proper roofing company in, who said the issue was condensation. Cost just over £300 to shorten the pipe and do minor repairs, no issues since. Will avoid HB5 in future.Verified reviewerJob location: IG6Response from HB5 Damp Proofing Timber Preservation Specialists Limited
You had water ingress from defected roof and your old extractor was faulty which we replaced vents on top of your ridge allowing water into property we quoted new dry ridge system create water tight Apologise if you was not happy with Qoute provided
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Owner
Mr David Hiley
Ltd Company
7 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
Yes: 343653010
Hello,
HB5 Damp proofing & timber preservation specialists Limited
I have been trading over 20 years but as a family with generations of plasterers, damp proofers general construction we have over 90 years’ experience.
We are family-based outfit carrying out:
- Extension Builds,
- Refurbs,
- Damp Proofing,
- Basements,
- Roofing,
- Wood Rot,
- Brick Rot,
- Duct Work,
- Renovations,
- New Builds,
- Plumbing
- Bathroom Suites
- Kitchen Fitting
- Small leaks & Large Leaks
- Bricklayer
- Rubbish Clearance
Thank your kind regards
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