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Sterling Timber & Damp Limited

9.88/10

Chelmsford, Essex

Checkatrade member since June 2021

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9.88 /10

Based on 14 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.91

Reliability

9.91

Communication

9.71

Reviews (88)

  • 9.33

    Treating beams

    Posted 6 days ago

    Jim did a very good job, as did Kerry and Nod who worked with him on parts of the job. His attention to detail is fantastic.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM3
  • 10

    Helpful advise

    Posted 05 May

    Jim was very knowledgable and helpful with advise about my woodworm problem. He was very reassuring and I have asked for advice on another matter.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM7
  • 9.33

    Rising Damp Treatment and Condensation Units

    Posted 01 May

    Jim completed treatment on an area of rising damp in our house as well as fitting some condensation units in the bathroom and kitchen to prevent areas of damp build up. He was very helpful and provided updates to us regularly on his progress or any issues. We really appreciated his flexibility in being able to work around our other deadlines and requirements. Jim was very knowledgable and able to give us good advice.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM11
  • 9

    Damp survey

    Posted 02 March

    Jim conducted a damp survey for us. He was polite and professional, arriving on time and taking the time to talk us through probable causes and solutions fully. Jim took care to provide accurate advice, and his honesty will end up saving us a lot of money, so it was much appreciated.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM11
  • 10

    Woodworm treatment to roof in timber framed building

    Posted 27 February

    Jim came to the house on time to give a quote to spray the roof timbers and joists in our 500 year old listed building. With his experience, he was able to give a quote immediately which I was happy to accept. He gave me excellent advice about protective clothing and the logistics of moving the insulation so he had access to all the timbers. Jim then made two visits as I moved the insulation from one side of the roof to the other, Job jobbed! And I paid a little extra for an insurance backed guarantee to show possible purchasers when we eventually sell up.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM3
  • 10

    Woodworm investigation following a building survey when buying a house

    Posted 02 February

    Jim was exceptional. The most honest and helpful bloke I've spoken to. Jim spent 20 minutes walking me through his advice over the phone first. At my request he came round for a formal inspection. Again, walking me through his experience and why he was doing everything. Top service. Very experience. 10/10
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM14

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This is the best unit on the market and we have been fitting these units for nearly 30 years
Completed insulation from the loft Over 40 years of fitting these units
Completed insulation+74

Company Info

Owner

Mr James 'Jim' Degnan

Ltd Company

4 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

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Hello my names James, the proud owner Sterling Timber & Damp Limited,


Who We Are:

Sterling Timber and Damp has been established since the 1970’s and in that time has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in the remedial and restoration processes meaning we provide high quality service that is tailored to your needs


Our Services:

  • Rising Damp - Rising damp (or Salt Damp) is something that affects most older buildings to some degree or another, potentially leading to major structural problems
  • Condensation - We provide positive ventilation solutions to condensation and damp problems. We only supply and fit the best systems on the market
  • Woodworm Treatment - Woodworm is more than just one problem; the term referring to the larvae of any wood-boring beetle. They invade and consume wood
  • Dry Rot - Particularly in older buildings, fungal rotting can be a huge problem. There are many variations, but all stem from the same source
  • Rendering - We provide both exterior and interior rendering services. Exterior rendering is used to reduce the amount of moisture that gets through to the masonry
  • Listed Buildings - We provide services relating to Listed Buildings including maintenance and preservation. Each building requires individual assessing and we can offer assistance and advice.


Any services that you require not listed above enquire today to see how we can help you

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Availability

We are always contactable via phone throughout the week, including evenings and weekends.

If for any reason you are unable to contact us, please request a call back on our voice message system and we will contact you as soon as we are available.

Thank you for taking the time to consider our company’s profile, I look forward to hearing from you.

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