# I Want Damp Proofing

I Want Damp Proofing is a carpenter / joiner in Houghton le Spring. Rated 4.9/5 from 81 public reviews across 1 named source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile — independent reviews, credentials and registry data cross-checked across named sources, with no ads and no paid placement.

## About
Verified damp proofer in Houghton le Spring, Tyne And Wear.

Rated 4.9★ — in line with the local average for carpenters in Houghton le Spring. Across 11 rated carpenters in Houghton le Spring, the typical rating is 5.0★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "We’ve had Colin & his guys here for 4 days carrying out damp proofing work to the front of our house. I can’t speak highly enough of him, Steph & the guys, very professional, polite, reliable and extremely knowledgeable. Everything you would hope for when looking for a skilled tradesman, no need to advertise as all their business comes via recommendations, it’s the way it should be. Thoroughly recommended.🫡"
> — Mark F (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Steph was very responsive and arranged a free call-out and throughout the whole process Steph kept us informed about everything. Colin came out and made a thorough inspection of the work and gave us a very detailed analysis of what was required. Colin and his team removed the existing plaster in both affected rooms and applied a chemical damp proof course and salt retardant treatment, then they applied a finishing coat of plaster. All in all a first class service from Colin and his team and at a very reasonable price, I would definitely use Colin again and thoroughly recommend him."
> — Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Carpenter, Plumber, Roofer

## Independent verification
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MTT is showing 81 public reviews on this profile. (via Checkatrade)
- Source profile spread: MTT is showing 1 source profile for this trader. (via Checkatrade)
- Business identity: MTT is showing public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MTT is showing a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Verified credentials on file: 0
- Companies House status: unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade

## Before you hire a carpenter / joiner
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- Check any verified credentials, and that the business details independently check out.
- Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.
- Run the Cowboy Checker before you commit to anyone.

## Contact
- Phone: 07427 883790

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