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1st Call Building Solutions

10/10

Portsmouth

£1,000 guarantee T&Cs apply

Checkatrade member since October 2023

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  • Repointing

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10 /10

Based on 7 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

10

Communication

10

Reviews (38)

  • 10

    Damp Investigation

    Posted 01 June

    Damp work and brickwork

    Stuart cleared out the cavity wall of debris and all insulation adding new airbricks and created a new soakaway at the front of the house, he also added wall ties to cracked pointing and brickwork and fixed loose bricks. Stuart was very knowledgeable, efficient, hard working and always turned up at the agreed time. Highly recommend Stuart and his son.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PO9
    Robert H
  • 10

    Damp Investigation

    Posted 01 May

    Excellent experience from start to finish

    Stuart was professional and courteous throughout the process. He took time to explain how he would do the work to address a damp issue (remove airbricks and replace with new ones, clear out wall cavity and soakaway, and pare back internal wall section to brick, fit membrane and plasterboard). He answered all my questions with respect and patience. Stuart's quote was clear on what was included and his work was thorough and neat, It was a great experience and also good to support a quality independent trade.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PO1
    David F
  • 10

    Damp Investigation

    Posted 07 March

    Damp Proofing, new air-bricks, cavity wall cleanout.

    Would like to thank Stuart and Jimmy for a great job done, we have a new DPC installed. The wall cavities completely cleaned out which have 120years of dust and rubble in. New air bricks installed and some existing brick work refilled with matching bricks and mortar. One of the bricks was hard to fine which one had been replaced, fantastic job, great communications and Stuart had a great wealth of knowledge and was happy to share. Will be usage Stuart again for some of my summer jobs! The workplace and work areas where very tidy and kept clean at all times, the program of works was implement
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PO12
    Mark R
  • 10

    Damp Proofer

    Posted 10 December 2025

    Bathroom Floor Successfully Replaced

    Stuart and his son installed new floorboards in my bathroom efficiently and professionally. Debris was also disposed of. I'd recommend their services.
    Job location: PO1
    Aivars K
  • 10

    Damp Proofer

    Posted 07 December 2025

    Polite and courteous at all time

    Stuart and Jimmy came round to make and fit a new shed door. Did an excellent job. Very polite and courteous at all time. Also did some guttering and replaced window frame. No job too small. Would thoroughly recommend.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: PO3
  • 10

    Damp Survey

    Posted 19 November 2025

    performed a damp survey on a property we was buying

    Quick and professional. couldn't recommend more
    Job location: PO9
    Joe M

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Owner

Mr Stuart MacDonald

Sole Trader

3 years on Checkatrade

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Hi I’m Stuart, I specialise in damp proofing, repointing and replacement of wall ties.


I have over 35 years of industry building and trades experience. Please get in contact with any works you are looking to undertake and I would be happy to have a chat with you about your requirements and how I can help.



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