Skills
- Dry Rot Treatment
- Woodworm Treatment
- Structural Water Proofing
- Condensation Control
- Mould Control
- Damp Investigation
- Damp Survey
- Timber Treatment
Services
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.89 /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 reviewerJob location: NE3010 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 reviewerJob location: NE3RPete FResponse 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 recommendVerified reviewerJob location: NE4010 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 reviewerJob location: NE3Response 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: NE159.67 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 outcomeVerified reviewerJob location: NE39RNeil VResponse 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
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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This trade passed up to 12 Checkatrade vetting checks
Member since August 2014
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