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Ambient Preservation

9.89/10

Ryton

£1,000 guarantee T&Cs apply

Checkatrade member since August 2014
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Skills

  • Dry Rot Treatment
  • Woodworm Treatment
  • Structural Water Proofing
  • Condensation Control
  • Mould Control
  • Damp Investigation
  • Damp Survey
  • Timber Treatment

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9.89 /10

Based on 6 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.67

Reliability

10

Communication

10

Reviews (123)

  • 10

    Damp Proofer

    Posted 09 June

    High quality work and professional tradespeople

    I was really pleased with the quote I received to have a damp proof course installed throughout my ground floor flat. They were prompt, professional, and kept me updated throughout. Dry rot was discovered under my floor when they started the damp proofing work, and woodworm in some panelling, but they adjusted accordingly and the work was completed to a high standard and to timetable. Once the damp proof course was sorted, the dry rot was then resolved, and guarantees issued for all work. I would really recommend for any damp or rot work, excellent communication and a high standard of work.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: NE30
  • 10

    Damp Proofer

    Posted 05 March

    Responsive, reliable and easy to do business with

    After the high quality of work done during damp renovation work, I asked if the guys would be interested in carrying out joinery and plastering work to a large building project elsewhere in the house, which was quoted for competitively and completed quickly, efficiently and to an excellent finish quality. Mark and Pete were great, working fast on the project, taking great care, and Tony and Dave were great to deal with also. All round a great job.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: NE3
    Pete F

    Response from Ambient Preservation

    Thank you for your appreciation and we are all delighted that you are happy with our work.

  • 9.67

    Rising Damp

    Posted 02 December 2025

    Rising Damp Problem

    Contacted Ambient regarding a rising damp problem on internal walls. A survey was carried out , recieved a report and price to carry out work . Happy with quote, work was carried out, Ambient team were professional, tidy , kept me updated with progress and all work undergone, they had to deal with a tricky internal curved wall and skirting board . Ace job from start to finish Highly recommend
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: NE40
  • 10

    Penetrating Damp Treatment

    Posted 19 November 2025

    Excellent service

    A really good experience with everyone at Ambient. The conducted a prompt survey to identify the problem and returned a plan of work and quote promptly. The guys who did the work were friendly and knowledgeable and work was completed to a high standard. Can’t fault any of the experience.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: NE3

    Response from Ambient Preservation

    Thank you for your kind words. We are pleased that you are happy with our service.

  • 10

    Penetrating Damp Treatment

    Posted 05 November 2025

    Ambient Preservation (SMA Home improvement too) are fantastic!

    Great company, work was done in the time frame they specified. Steve and Kev, the guys that carried out the work were personable, informative and kept me informed throughout the whole process and Dave is communicative and straightforward, which is most appreciated. Contractors that actually clean up after themselves are a very rare breed these days! (They also fixed the leaking sink trap in the bathroom without even mentioning it as I'd given up waiting for my property managers to actually do anything). 100/100.
    Job location: NE15
  • 9.67

    Penetrating Damp Treatment

    Posted 31 August 2025

    Excellent Team for Damp Resolution

    Dave and his team were very responsive and clear about the work required. The surveyor, Tony, gave a great explanation about the work needed and provided an excellent report on the works to be carried out. The team that completed the work were very professional and clearly focused on producing a great finish - on time, great work and we are very happy with the outcome
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: NE39
    Neil V

    Response from Ambient Preservation

    Thank you very much for posting such a lovely review of our work. It is much appreciated !

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Company Info

Owner

Mr David Smyth

Ltd Company

12 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

Yes: 82731772

Domestic WorkCommercial WorkFree EstimatesCards AcceptedInsurance Work Undertaken24 Hour Call-out

We are a specialist damp proofing , rendering and water damage repair company based in Ryton with over 30 years experience. If your property has been affected by rising/penetrating damp, timber decay, woodworm, dry rot or wet rot, decayed wall ties, or flooding we can provide you with a specialist survey and detailed quotation. We cover Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and Co.Durham

The following services are provided by our experienced surveyors and technicians, Damp and Timber Surveys , Damp Proofing, Repairing the causes of Penetrating Damp, External energy saving coloured rendering, External waterproofing treatments, Timber Preservation, Wall Tie Replacement, Water/Flood Damage Repairs, Trace & Access (Find a Leak), Basement Tanking, Plastering/Skimming, Painting, Carpentry, Plumbing, Tiling and Flooring.

We are Trade Mark approved installers of Solid wall insulation. We are also accredited members of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB).

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