# Homeguard Damp & Timber Ltd Homeguard Damp & Timber Ltd is a builder in Essex. Rated 5.0/5 from 146 public reviews across 2 review sources. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement. No Trust Score yet: one or more review signals need a closer check. Operating since at least 2016 (10 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word. ## About Homeguard Damp & Timber Ltd has been vetted and approved by TrustATrader. Covering Essex County - Ilford to Colchester and up to Stansted ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 106 | | TrustATrader | 5.0/5 | 40 | _Per-source review counts may overlap. They need not sum to the 146 cross-checked total above._ ## Review signals to check _One or more review signals need a manual check. Some review signals are flagged for a closer manual check. That doesn't prove fake reviews or any wrongdoing._ - **Repeated review text:** 1 exact review-text pattern found across sources Independently rated 5.0 out of 5 across 2 separate review sources. Ratings that agree across independent sources are far harder to fake than a single glowing profile. Rated 5.0, above the local average for builders in Essex. Across 663 builders in Essex, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally. Most recent review: 10 months ago. ## Customer rating breakdown _Per-category customer ratings from Checkatrade:_ - Reliability: 5.0 out of 5 - Communication: 5.0 out of 5 - Quality of work: 5.0 out of 5 ## What customers consistently say _Recurring strength themes from this trader's own reviews, each with a verbatim quote:_ - **Quality of the work** (Quoted from 3 reviews): "The work was completed to a high standard" · Checkatrade, 20 Oct 2025 - **Reliable and punctual** (Quoted from 2 reviews): "he turned up on time" · Checkatrade, 2 Aug 2025 _Respectful and tidy in your home (3 reviewers describe them being respectful of the home and leaving it clean):_ "He went to great lengths to minimise any dust as a result of his work, completed the work in the time agreed and tidied up when he had finished." · Checkatrade, 21 Mar 2023 ## What customers consistently praise _Themes mentioned across this trader's own public reviews:_ - Friendly & polite (mentioned in 34% of reviews we've read) - Professional (mentioned in 32% of reviews we've read) - Tidy & clean (mentioned in 28% of reviews we've read) ## Often reviewed for _Job types repeatedly named in this trader's own public reviews:_ - Waterproofing (3 reviews) ## In customers' own words _Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_ > "Paul provided us with an initial quotation and helpful advice on how to address our damp issue, all with no obligation to use hus services. The quote was detailed which gave us the confidence to engage Paul. Throughout the entire process Paul was the consummate professional. The work was completed to a high standard and he ensured mess was kept to a minimum. We wouldn't hesitate to engage Homeguard again if needed and highly recommend his services to others." > Source: Charlotte O (5.0, via Checkatrade) > "I needed to check if there was damp in my apartment, thankfully there was not but I would like to highly recommend Paul…he turned up on time (rare these days), was super friendly and a true professional. 10/10!" > Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade) > "From the moment we contacted Homeguard they were nothing but professional, courteous, trustworthy and personable. They charged £50 for the evaluation that led to a quote and I have to say it was the best £50 we have spent. The £50 is offset the main bill if you have work carried out by them. Once we booked the date the communication from Paul & Jo was first class setting everything out very clearly. Once the job was started Paul was prompt, shared information openly and as impressive as that is, the work has been completed to the highest of standards. We would recommend to everyone." > Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade) ## Trades Builder ## Services they list _Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_ - Condensation Control - Damp Investigation - Damp Survey - Dry Rot Treatment - Mould Control - Penetrating Damp Treatment - Rising Damp - Structural Water Proofing - Timber Treatment - Woodworm Treatment ## Areas covered _Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_ - Leigh-on-Sea ## See their work _Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_ - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Homeguard-Damp-Timber-Ltd-60168559333671) ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 146 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 2 public listings for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Work photos: MyTrustedTraders shows 25 work photos on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) Full verification checklist: https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/homeguard-damp-timber-ltd-2/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 2 (none currently verifiable) - Companies House status: Unknown - Website online since 2016 (verified via public domain registry) - Evidence held from: TrustATrader, Checkatrade, Waste carrier (Environment Agency) - Public evidence last checked March 2026 ## Before you hire a builder _What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_ - Never pay a large deposit up front. Agree a staged payment schedule tied to completed milestones, and hold a small retention until snagging is done. - Get it in writing: an itemised quote with scope, materials, start and finish dates, and how any changes (variations) will be priced. - Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow. Both are red flags for an unaccountable job. - Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact. - Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current. ## Contact - Phone: 07481 343849 - Website: http://www.homeguard-ltd.co.uk/ --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://mytrustedtraders.com/traders/homeguard-damp-timber-ltd-2 Real public evidence only: every figure traces to a named source, and reviews are cross-checked across 2 review sources. If a source does not carry a field, it is not shown.