Independent damp expert needed

[katealex]

We have damp coming through one of our external walls for no obvious reason.

Can anyone recommend an independent damp expert who can diagnose the issue and, hopefully, advise on a solution?

Thanks!

Kate

[zone2lege]

Us too!!

Any recommendations would really be appreciated

Thanks

[adsyb99]

Both, as I mentioned in another thread, try Dave from Plastercare 07932 505589.

Local and reliable chap, who knows his stuff, will identify the problem (did for us anyway) and won't charge the world. Dealt with several damp companies, all of whom simply wanted inject damp proof course throughout the whole house.

[just_browsing]

David Kinsey - he's on Google. Incredibly thorough and knowledgeable, and offers ongoing support. Highly recommended.

[katealex]

Thank you adsyb99 and just_browsing - we'll try both suggestions.

zone2lege - David Kinsey's details are as follows, if you haven't found them already: http://www.davidkinsey.co.uk/index.php

Kate

[technnosaurus]

Paul Morris from Abbey Independent Surveys. 01572 774398 or 07714 659616.

He offered us some low cost solutions which have worked. I know he does a lot of restoration work for the National Trust so he understands historic building practices including those which were used in your average London Victorian terraced house. The survey isn't free but you will get an honest opinion verses the free survey guys who come round and tell you to inject every wall in your house for ?10,000s.

[ej'smum]

I can also recommend Dave from Plastercare. He was very quick to respond and call out. He honed in on the issue rather than try to do everything we didn't need. Great service.

[HelenaMD]

We recommend Dave from Plastercare, as above. Quick to come to the rescue and provided sound, honest advice. Really nice guy and very professional.

[eedee]

Also a big recommendation for Dave Reilly from Plastercare who came to my house in SE22 at short notice and made a free inspected and diagnosed cause of 2 isolated patches of damp and made recommendations of how to rectify them at a realistic and reasonable cost. His work is guaranteed for 10 years too. Nice guy as well. Definitely recommended. 07932 505589

[eedee]

eedee Wrote:

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> Also a big recommendation for Dave Reilly from

> Plastercare who came to my house in SE22 at short

> notice and made a free inspection and diagnosed

> cause of 2 isolated patches of damp and made

> recommendations of how to rectify them at a

> realistic and reasonable cost. His work is

> guaranteed for 10 years too. Nice guy as well.

> Definitely recommended. 07932 505589

[evelynbrodie]

I too recommend Dave Reilly. He was fantastic about communicating - both about quotes for different options re the work I needed and about confirming when he was coming. He and his colleagues worked really hard and were totally reliable. Great job !

[MirandaS]

I also can highly recommend Dave Reilly from Plastercare 07932505589, when we were buying our house he came out to inspect the damp problem and provide a reasonable quote and upon completion he undertook the work and the cost was less then the quote. He did a fantastic job.

[Mhensh]

Another recommendation for Dave Reilly. He gave us some great advice and would not hesitate to use him in the future.

[GoldenApe]

Ditto another recommendation for Dave - he just finished a job on our house. Reasonably priced (lots cheaper than our regular plasterer), quick and tidy. I'd happily use him again.

[harold76]

Dave Reilly has just finished some re-plastering and damp fixing at my house. I can highly recommend him. He was quick, efficient and also tidy! We're getting him back to do some other bits and pieces around the house.

I've used some of the national damp specialists people in the past and I've always had the feeling that they're quoting me for work that doesn't really need doing... I didn't get the same with Dave and as I've said, I will be using him again.

[Josully]

Hi there, I also need a damp specialist. I note that you have recommended Dave Reilly. Do you have his contact details by any chance? I would be very grateful for any help!

Thank you!

[Josully]

Apologies, new to the forum - got it.

[ADOC]

Would also commend Dave from Plastercare

[jaih1]

Got the recommendation for Dave Reilly (PlasterCare) on the forum and very happy to add a recommendation for him. He came and sorted out our damp problem this week. Turned up when he said he would, identified the problem and didn't try and push work that didn't need doing, worked quickly, left the house in great shape and very reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend.

[deanstoft]

I would also like to recommend Dave Reilly.

I found his details on the forum and he came and had a look, and did some work for me this week.

He tells it how it is, no guff - which is refreshing in itself, and he is very experienced and knowledgeable about all things relating to damp (also refreshing).

I've had a few people reviewing/reporting on/guessing/quoting on our issue and he made the most sense and suggested the least disruptive way of resolving it. When we did the work, it revealed the problem, pretty much as he had diagnosed it would be. He works diligently and respects the space as a home (as opposed to a building site).

Whoever you are talking to, get Dave in for a second/third/fourth opinion before you go off and do the wrong thing with the wrong team.

[Lbarrass]

I would also like to recommend Dave Reilly. He always arrives promptly, and answers my emails immediately. His quote was much cheaper than any of the national companies, and he was much more knowledgeable.

He did a very thorough assessment, including my neighbours' properties.

I had a lot of quotes for damp work, all giving different causes. Dave was honest and reliable.

[Josully]

I can't recommend Dave Reilly enough - he's solved a number of damp problems at my flat with grace and charm. He works efficiently and effectively and with minimal intrusion. Would definitely suggest giving him a call if you need a quote for this sort of work.

Joe

[Nathen879]

i know this is an old thread but the most efficient service Ross just search his reviews we were amazed at his knowledge Tel 07850280012

[peggoula]

Also can recommend Ross (Tegan services). Quick efficient and very neat. Give him a call.