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Valley View Plastering and Damp Proofing

9.67/10

Preston, Lancashire

Checkatrade member since October 2022

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Services

  • Dry Rot Treatment
  • Woodworm Treatment
  • Structural Water Proofing
  • Condensation Control
  • Mould Control
  • Damp Investigation
  • Damp Survey
  • Timber Treatment
  • Rising Damp
  • Penetrating Damp Treatment
  • Emergency Damp Proofing Service

Customer Reviews

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9.67 /10

Based on 13 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.62

Reliability

9.54

Communication

9.85

Reviews (82)

  • Paul G
    10

    carrying out a full Damp survey following Home Buyers survey highlighting issues

    Posted 15 March

    very descriptive survey and spent time with us explaining each aspect of the survey points raised. We know if we proceed with the work recommended Neil will be extremely flexible working other tradesmen. we found him to be extremely knowledgeable and provided valuable advice so would highly recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PR3
  • Simon M
    9

    Damp Assessment

    Posted 24 February

    Neil was very responsive and the inspection went ahead as planned. He helped explain possible causes of damp and solutions. I'll be following up for remedial work with him in the future.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: L19
  • Adam C
    10

    Highly Recommended

    Posted 25 January

    Excellent work - a small job became trickier and Neil and his team dealt with it brilliantly. Highly recpmmended
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PR7
  • 9

    Excellent Service and Friendly Team

    Posted 11 January

    Neil and his team were excellent. What was hopefully a small job became more complicated and they handled it quickly and efficiently. Great job, friendly team and really knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PR7
  • 10

    Great work 👍

    Posted 28 November 2025

    Neil did a great job and communication was spot on from start to finish. Really happy with the work and would gladly use his service again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PR2
  • 9.67

    Knowledgeable and adaptable

    Posted 13 November 2025

    From the start super helpful and friendly. Made to feel at ease and explained everything. The job became bigger than anticipated and Neil supported us and juggled his work load to ensure we had the job done as fast as possible. Kept us informed regular and communication was excellent. Clear quote and pricing. Would highly recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PR5

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Neil Cowburn

Sole Trader

4 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

Domestic WorkCommercial Work

Valley View Plastering started in the Ribble Valley in the 1970s as Fairclough and Hemings. Working on mainly heritage projects to include such places as Chorley Masonic Hall and Preston Town Hall. During the 1980s we became part of the damp proofing industry working alongside Rentokil. Continuing during the 1990s and 2000s in 2013 we became Valley View Plastering and Damp Proofing. Many hundreds of successful projects both large and small later we continue in the fields of our expertise.


Approved damp proofing specialists specialising in:

Rising damp

Dry rot/ wet rot

Tanking

Damp investigation

Mortgage reports and damp surveys

Cellar conversions

Sump and pump systems

Condensation control

We have a combined experience of over 50 years within the damp proofing industry from the 1980s with Rentokil damp proof courses and electro osmosis systems to the 1990s with the pressure injection systems to today with cream based injections and cavity drain membrane systems.

We offer a start to finish service to involve initial survey, a damp report compiled and sent, plastering, plumbing, electrical work and joinery. So we do all the work needed during damp proofing in house relinquishing the need for sub contractors that are often unreliable and expensive.

A comprehensive warranty is included with all the damp proofing work we undertake guaranteeing peace of mind.

We are also provide a fibrous plastering service covering heritage projects and listed building works to include:

Sand and lime

Lime finish

Eco works

Clay plasters

Wattle and daub

Lathe and plaster

Reed ceilings

Ornate covings and mouldings


We also undertake all plastering work to include:

rendering

Skimming

Internal rendering

Dry lining

Renovation

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Member since October 2022

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