Builder
South Coast Damp Proofing
Trust score
65out of 100
Rating4.9★
Review volumeLow · 23
Source diversity1 source
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What customers say
4.9out of 5
Highlights
"South Coast Damp Proofing were very efficient and completed a great job with my ceiling. They discussed the job fully all the way along, and were clean and tidy with their work. I would recommend them to other customers."
"I recently hired South Coast Damp Proofing for plastering work in my home, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the results. From start to finish, Paul was professional, efficient, and incredibly skilled. Communication was great. Paul was always available to answer any questions and he explained the process effectively. The quality of the plastering is Flawless! If you're looking for high-quality plastering and building services with a reliable, friendly team, I highly recommend South Coast Damp Proofing. I will definitely be using them for any future jobs!"
"Paul and his team completed renovation works in the downstairs rooms in my new home. They were efficient, communicated well and a great team who we trusted with the process. We will be in touch to complete more works in other rooms in our home later this year."
Detailed reviews
South Coast Damp Proofing were very efficient and completed a great job with my ceiling. They discussed the job fully all the way along, and were clean and tidy with their work. I would recommend them to other customers.
I recently hired South Coast Damp Proofing for plastering work in my home, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the results. From start to finish, Paul was professional, efficient, and incredibly skilled. Communication was great. Paul was always available to answer any questions and he explained the process effectively. The quality of the plastering is Flawless! If you're looking for high-quality plastering and building services with a reliable, friendly team, I highly recommend South Coast Damp Proofing. I will definitely be using them for any future jobs!
Paul and his team completed renovation works in the downstairs rooms in my new home. They were efficient, communicated well and a great team who we trusted with the process. We will be in touch to complete more works in other rooms in our home later this year.
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Local context
Rated 4.9★ — in line with the local average for builders in Hove
Across 21 rated builders in Hove, the typical rating is 4.8★. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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