I Want Damp Proofing
Houghton le Spring, Tyne And Wear
Checkatrade member since January 20185
Services
- Dry Rot Treatment
- Woodworm Treatment
- Structural Water Proofing
- Damp Investigation
- Damp Survey
- Timber Treatment
- Rising Damp
- Penetrating Damp Treatment
Customer Reviews
Write a review10 /10
Based on 7 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
10
Reliability
10
Communication
10
Reviews (78)
- MMark F
10 Front elevation of bay windowed semi.
Posted 21 November 2025
We’ve had Colin & his guys here for 4 days carrying out damp proofing work to the front of our house. I can’t speak highly enough of him, Steph & the guys, very professional, polite, reliable and extremely knowledgeable. Everything you would hope for when looking for a skilled tradesman, no need to advertise as all their business comes via recommendations, it’s the way it should be. Thoroughly recommended.🫡Verified reviewerJob location: NE30 - DDamon T
10 Professional, Kind, and Completely Honest
Posted 21 November 2025
Job location: NE3Steph was very responsive and quickly arranged a free call-out. Colin arrived on time, even in the snow. He was professional, honest, and reassuring. After a thorough check, he confirmed the issue wasn’t serious and could be fixed with simple DIY steps. I appreciated his integrity — he could have charged for unnecessary work but didn’t. I even offered to pay for his time, and he kindly refused. I’m grateful to have found such a trustworthy company and a genuinely kind professional in Colin. I’d happily recommend them and will use them again if needed. 10 Dry rot treatment in corner of living room.
Posted 17 August 2025
Job location: NE9Colin was fantastic from start to finish, highly knowledgable, explained everything, timely, clear quote and workmanship was first class.10 Fab team!
Posted 10 August 2025
Colin from the start has been very reliable and easygoing. We booked the work with Steph who was always very quick at responding and very polite. Nothing was too much trouble. Colin and his team are super! They were very tidy and made sure all work was done to a high standard. Colin always brought us in at each stage to discuss everything with us to make sure we were happy. He also returned when we had been let down by another tradesman to help us. We would highly recommend Colin and Steph to anyone looking for a polite and tidy team who actually really care about their job! Thanks again !Verified reviewerJob location: DL1410 Damp Proofing Inspection
Posted 15 July 2025
Job location: NE30Excellent service from Colin & Steph, very quick with communication & the inspection was carried out promptly & to time. Can't speak highly enough, fully recommended.- SSteven B
10 Damp proofing in three rooms
Posted 03 April 2025
Colin and Vinnie did a great job, kept me updated, cleaned up after themselves. Even when they had to come back to do some touch ups, nothing was too much trouble. Very happy with the result!Verified reviewerJob location: NE28
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Colin Ramshaw
Sole Trader
8 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
No
Experts in damp control
No fuss installation
20 year guarantee.
Certificated surveyors in remedial treatments (c.s.r.t)
With over 30 years in the industry we put our success down to our personal involvement with our customers and our comprehensive industry knowledge (genuine trade's people) . specialising in damp decay, timber treatments - (wet rot, dry rot and woodworm).
Whether your property is suffering from penetrating damp or rising damp, rest assured we have the solution for you. Our experienced highly skilled team carry out a detailed inspection and assessment of your property. Once initial diagnosis is complete we then ensure the correct specification for its control and eradication.
Iwantdampproofing.co.uk is part of ramshaw property care team we believe we have a really good grounding in property maintenance and refurbishments, this is because our team are well trained and time served trade's people. This make us highly competent in building works from home extensions to full house refurbishments .
We are a well organized and dynamic company that work on commercial properties and work alongside housing organisations, such as aged minors and retirement homes. We are happy to undertake most works and always happy to help.
+ damp proofing
+ Plastering and rendering
+ Timber treatments
+ Wall ties
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Member since January 2018
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