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Sterling Timber & Damp Limited

9.67/10

Chelmsford, Essex

Checkatrade member since June 2021

Services

  • Condensation Control
  • Damp Investigation
  • Damp Survey
  • Dry Rot Treatment
  • Mould Control
  • Rising Damp
  • Timber Treatment
  • Woodworm Treatment

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9.67 /10

Based on 7 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.71

Reliability

9.86

Communication

9.43

Reviews (94)

  • 10

    Damp Investigation

    Posted 13 January

    After the recent very wet & cold spell, my external back wall looked in a bad way with cracks in the render, peeling & bubbling paint, and bare patches where flakes had come off. I rang Jim to do a damp investigation & he came that same morning. He was very professional, knowledgeable & friendly and explained the situation & possible options to me clearly. Thanks to his advice & findings we were able to find a manageable way forward.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM2
  • 9.67

    He is a pro.

    Posted 12 January

    Jim did a throughly professional job, explained exactly what was needed and did it
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM8
  • 9

    Complete damp proofing service

    Posted 27 December 2025

    Jim came round to view property and gave good and professional advice on the issue we had. Visited again to complete work very quickly and to a very high standard. Would recommend for the knowledge to identify the problem and ability to rectify and resolve.
    Job location: SS9
  • 10

    Recommended

    Posted 18 October 2025

    Jim was very helpful and knowledgeable about his subject. Would definitely recommend him to anyone needing damp work.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM1
  • 10

    Extremely Experienced and Huge knowledge of old properties

    Posted 26 August 2025

    My experience with this company was excellent personal service was very good very reliable arrived when said very punctual and very professional and also very knowledgeable
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM22
  • 9.67

    Treating rising damp

    Posted 22 July 2025

    Quick and efficient service Had to dispose of 3 bags of my rubbish but was worth it for price of job.
    Job location: RM11

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Company Info

Owner

Mr James 'Jim' Degnan

Ltd Company

5 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

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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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