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Steve Shoesmith Preservations

Saint Leonards-on-sea5.0· 44 reviews · 1 source
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76out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume44
Source diversity1 source
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Verified damp proofer in Saint Leonards-on-sea.

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What customers say

5.0out of 5
44 reviews in public evidenceCross-checked across 1 source
Checkatrade44 reviews · 5.0 avg

Highlights

"Steve came and did a rising damp course for us He was prompt, competitive in pricing and did an amazing job Tidied up and cleaned up after every time he came Would not hesitate to use again Big thank you for all his hard work"

CustomerCheckatrade5.0 rating

"Steve came and sorted out some damp for us back in July. He was professional and very knowledgeable. He was very clean and tidy and very happy to give advice. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him."

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

"Steve came today to check out 2 areas in my flat which had damp walls. I was concerned that it might be rising damp but he examined both walls and diagnosed the problems. He didn't charge me for his expert advice which I was surprised and of course, happy about. He is a thorough professional and I would recommend him without hesitation. Carol Kelly"

AnonymousCheckatrade5.0 rating

Detailed reviews

Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Steve came and did a rising damp course for us He was prompt, competitive in pricing and did an amazing job Tidied up and cleaned up after every time he came Would not hesitate to use again Big thank you for all his hard work

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Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Steve came and sorted out some damp for us back in July. He was professional and very knowledgeable. He was very clean and tidy and very happy to give advice. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.

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Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Steve came today to check out 2 areas in my flat which had damp walls. I was concerned that it might be rising damp but he examined both walls and diagnosed the problems. He didn't charge me for his expert advice which I was surprised and of course, happy about. He is a thorough professional and I would recommend him without hesitation. Carol Kelly

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Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Steve Shoesmith came round end of January to damp proof a couple of walls. Steve was very professional but also personable and kind. Steve arrived bang on time and carried out the work very efficiently. Steve cleaned up after the work so well that you would not have thought work was being done on the walls. I would definitely use Steve again and would not hesitate in recommending him to others. Great job

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

I found Steve on the checkatrade website, his reviews were really good so I asked him for a quote to instal a new damp proof course, remove and replaster sections in our living room and hall. The quote was a fair price and the work was carried out on the dates and times agreed. Steve was a really nice person and gave us a lot of advice and the quality of the work was excellent, the rooms left clean and tidy. I would definitely recommend Steve for any damp problems.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

I bought a basement flat near the sea that needed proofing in two rooms and fan installations in the bathroom and under the house steps. Steve did an outstanding job over two weeks, cleared all mess, and left the place better than I did. Great communication and a friendly man. Highly recommended.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Steve came to view my damp issue and was totally upfront and honest, told me I didn’t need any work and advised how I can solve the issue myself. Top man!

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Excellent from start to finish. Steve was easy to contact, prompt, efficient, personable, highly skilled and experienced. The quality of the finish is first class and everything left clean and tidy. Considering it’s such a messy job I found this quite remarkable. I have no hesitation in recommending Steve, he’s a diamond.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Steve's quality of work is vary high, arrived on time at 8.30 as he advised us. Cleaned up all mess during and when finished. Also recommended Steve a plumber to carry out an extra job that was outstanding in the same room.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Steve was polite and considerate from the first contact to the end of the job. He arrived bang on time and cleaned up after himself. The job seems thorough and well done.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Steve created damp proofing in an external wall in my dining room. He took the plaster off, injected the damp proofing to replace the old one that had eroded. He would have replastered but I liked the look of the barebrick so much that he stripped the rest of the wall instead and made a lovely feature all. Everything about Steve was excellent, workmanship, tidiness, friendliness, experience, trustworthiness. I have no hesitation in recommending him.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

It was a pleasure to meet Steve and I was extremely pleased with every thing about the job. He was courteous, honest and knowledgeable. The job was completed as planned and he was timely, tidy and efficient. All completed to a high standard. Thanks Steve will highly recommend you.

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Checkatrade4.7 / 5 ·

Steve came on time to give an assessment of an issue with damp in the bathroom. Following his recommendation to install a humidity extractor he sent a quote. Unfortunately there was some miscommunication between us, him and his electrician so we didn't know when the work was being done...once resolved the work was carried out quickly and cleanly....so far so good.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Inspected problem area and suggested a 'paint' remedy to external wall surface. Not taken further because this company did not undertake such work. No charge for advice.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Steve quickly identified the issue and the steps required to rectify it. His professionalism and expertise in this field was apparent throughout the process, during which he kept us fully updated at all times. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services to anyone requiring a solution to this type of problem

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Although dampness was not detected Steve gave me sound advice and he will return soon to fit a ceiling condenser

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

We got in touch with Stephen as we needed damp proofing work in our new flat in St Leonards. I have to say, Stephen is one of the best individuals to carry out his job. His is super honest, super punctual, and very professional in what he does. He went beyond of what was needed, as he helped us so much with guidance for the future and advice within other areas of our flat. Also my little dog is obsessed with him as he brought treats everyday while carrying out the work. I couldn’t recommend Stephen enough, I am so happy we found a honest and such a professional man.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

We contacted Steve as we needed to have our basement living room damp proofed. Steve’s quote was competitive- in fact, he was the only damp proofer who sent us a quote and then committed to doing the work once we agreed on it. It soon became clear that Steve knew what he was doing and was always happy to answer our questions. Steve proved to be knowledgeable, super-efficient, reliable, hard-working and friendly. If any unforeseen issues were discovered he would always discuss options to tackle these before going ahead, so there were no surprises once the work was done. Steve is very committed

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Steve responded in 24 hours to my request and made an appointment with me to assess my property. Steve was punctual, polite, and courteous. After a thorough inspection, he gave me an honest appraisal of what was needed and how to progress. Steve was professional and considerate and I would not hesitate to recommend him.

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Checkatrade5.0 / 5 ·

Steve came to check out our roof space and kindly told us there was no need for any work as there were no signs of any woodworm. An honest man.

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Local context

Rated 5.0★ — above the local average for carpenters in Saint Leonards-on-sea

Across 5 rated carpenters in Saint Leonards-on-sea, 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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