Plumber
DFT Damp Proofing & Plastering
Trust score
79out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume155
Source diversity1 source
VerificationListed
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Verified damp proofer in Eastbourne.
Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Darren and his team have been amazing over the last few weeks. They have sorted out the damp proofing in my kitchen and also fixed floors, brickwork, radiators and outside drains at the same time! They are punctual, organised and incredibly positive about everything - I can’t thank them enough for all their help. Highly recommended :)"
"Darren and Anthony have recently undertaken a significant amount of replastering in our new home. The standard of their work has been first class, everything is well thought through, and they pride themselves on their quality of finish. In addition, they have been consistently polite and respectful, and have been a pleasure to have in our home. Darren kept us well informed from the first time he visited to provide a quote, to when the work was finally completed. He was happy to do little extra bits and provided some great advice about when to decorate and how to achieve a great finish."
"Did a great job. Very efficient, thorough and clean - no mess at all. Very impressed"
Detailed reviews
Did a great job. Very efficient, thorough and clean - no mess at all. Very impressed
Darren and his team have been amazing over the last few weeks. They have sorted out the damp proofing in my kitchen and also fixed floors, brickwork, radiators and outside drains at the same time! They are punctual, organised and incredibly positive about everything - I can’t thank them enough for all their help. Highly recommended :)
Darren and Anthony have recently undertaken a significant amount of replastering in our new home. The standard of their work has been first class, everything is well thought through, and they pride themselves on their quality of finish. In addition, they have been consistently polite and respectful, and have been a pleasure to have in our home. Darren kept us well informed from the first time he visited to provide a quote, to when the work was finally completed. He was happy to do little extra bits and provided some great advice about when to decorate and how to achieve a great finish.
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Local context
Rated 5.0★ — in line with the local average for plumbers in Eastbourne
Across 50 rated plumbers in Eastbourne, the typical rating is 4.9★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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✓Review volume: 155
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