Sterling Preservation Damp & Timber Surveying
Tiverton, Devon
Checkatrade member since September 20155
Customer Reviews
Write a review6.38 /10
Based on 2 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
5.5
Reliability
6.5
Reviews (59)
9.25 Rising Damp remedial work
Posted 26 September 2024
Very happy with the work and attitude of the tradesmen. Only issue was the start date moved a couple of times.Verified reviewerJob location: EX173.5 Damp and Timber report
Posted 03 August 2024
Quoted for damp treatment which was so extortionate our mortgage company would not use the report. We then got further quotes from two PCA registered companies for ~£4000. When asking if there may have been a mix up in quotes, they refused to look into it. When we complained, they later emailed saying their quote was reasonable on a house valued at £1m (ours is actually £340k!). Avoid at all costs.Verified reviewerJob location: EX1Response from Sterling Preservation Damp & Timber Surveying
Quotations of £4,000 cannot be like for like. Our quotation for damp-proofing circa £10,000 based on Protimeter readings and 37+ years experience. RICS surveyors recommend us with confidence we are accurate and honest.
10 Woodworm in loft sprayed insecticide
Posted 27 February 2024
Job location: EX31Turned up on time very efficient friendly we were very happy with the work they done very tidy9 Damp proofing in hallway
Posted 30 August 2023
Work on a damp wall undertook the required rectification work All done to a good standard and timescaleVerified reviewerJob location: C3410 To supply and fit two Humidistat units.
Posted 05 August 2023
The gentleman who came to look at the problem explained what was causing the dampness in the house. It was not rising damp, as I had been told by two other companies, but condensation and recommended I had a Humidistat fitted in the kitchen and in the bathroom. The men who came out to do the work were very careful not to make any mess in the house and were extremely polite. Problem now solved!Verified reviewerJob location: TA19 Repair and replace guttering, slates, gable end, lead valleys, windows fire door and down pipe.
Posted 02 May 2023
Very professional and punctual work to the exterior of my hotel. Communication very good while the work was carried out.Verified reviewerJob location: TA22
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Owner
Mr Gary Abel
Ltd Company
10 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
Yes:
Established since November 1987, we've been specialising in Damp-proofing and Timber Preservation Treatment in Devon, Somerset and Dorset for almost 38 years and like to say we're large enough to cope yet small enough to care. Many of our clients come via Estate Agents, when buyers have received a home buyer or mortgage report highlighting damp issues and/or timber infestation. We will inspect the property and provide (within 24 hours) a comprehensive report/drawing with recommendations for remedial treatment and quotation.
As members of the DPA (Damp Proofing Association), property inspections are undertaken by a PCA Qualified Certified Surveyor in Remedial Treatment (C.S.R.T.) and all work is carried out by time-served, operatives to Damp-proofing and Timber Preservation Treatment Industry Standards of Best Practice using approved methods and materials. On completion of work and receipt of full payment we issue an industry standard 10 years warranty. Through our link with the DPA, we can offer further Insurance backed Guarantees available from GPI (Guarantee Protection Insurance).
"I was extremely impressed with the thoroughness of the report and the speed you turned it round...I have decided not to proceed on this property however, if I need another specialist survey I will certainly use your firm again." SUE, EXETER.
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