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Cromwell Damp Proofing and Plastering Services

Mr Aaron Lawther

9.03
(126 Reviews)
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5+
Approved member since 2017
Call07488 836085

Skills & expertise

  • Damp Proofer
    • Condensation Control
    • Damp Investigation
    • Damp Survey
    • Dry Rot Treatment
    • Mould Control
    • Penetrating Damp Treatment
    • Rising Damp
    • Structural Water Proofing
    • Timber Treatment
    • Woodworm Treatment
  • Plasterer
    • Artexing
    • Coving
    • Dry Lining
    • Flat Ceilings
    • Insulated Rendering
    • K Rend
    • Lath Plastering
    • Lime Plastering
    • Liquid Screeding
    • Magnetic Plastering
    • Monocouche Rendering
    • Pebble Dashing / Rough Casting
    • Plaster Mouldings
    • Plastering
    • Polished Plastering
    • Rendering
    • Screeding
    • Skimming
    • Spray Rendering
    • Tape & Jointing
    • Venetian Marble Plastering
    • Waterproof Plasterer

Company info

Hi we are Cromwell Damp Proofing and Plastering Services, a friendly family run business.

We aim to give a 100% professional friendly service and leave with a flawless finish.

We take pride in our work and are always reasonably priced giving full breakdown quotes for total piece of mind.

Unlike most damp proof installers who are only certified to install a chemical damp proof course with a partial guarantee and just want to cover your walls in a plastic membrane to mask the problem, we dig deep to rectify the underlying problem first.

One to note is most of the so called 'damp proofing companies' out there are not college or NVQ trained in any way and have simply attended a 1 day course which teaches them how to install a DPC cream only.

Any member of the public can do this. 

We are certified damp proof installers and qualified plasterers so with us you receive a 'full guarantee' that both the damp proof course and replastering has been done to the very highest hard to beat standards.

We plaster the walls after we have installed the damp proof course, giving total piece of mind that we are giving a full guarantee for the damp proof course (DPC) and a full guarantee for the plastering too.

Our edge above other company's is rather than having three lots of tradesmen entering your home 1, damp proof course installer 2, plasterer 3, joiner to refit skirting we do the job from start to finish. Usually by the end of the job in hand you will know us quite well.

All our damp-proofing comes with a 10 year government recognized guarantee.

This is all you need to buy or sell a property when that dreaded survey highlights 'damp issues'.

Honesty is our trait, and if the works your asking for honestly cant be done, we wont do a quick fix and run under a pretense we've solved the problem only for it to come back some time later. We will advise you on what to do and simply help by pointing you in the direction of the adequate professional you need.

HISTORY:
I first started damp proofing and plastering at 15.
I attended Stockport college full time to complete a 2 year diploma giving me level 1 and 2 in hand plastering and construction knowledge.

I then worked for New charter housing trust primarily working along side surveyors diagnosing all sorts of damp, condensation and penetrating damp issues in void properties. Once the correct causes of damp were found I would get to work removing the plaster installing the damp proof course then re plastering the walls to a perfect finish. I also became an approved contractor to install damp proof course and give full guarantees for both damp proof course and plastering, it was by this point I went one step further and completed my level 3 NVQ in hand plastering and construction knowledge.

After new charter I left on good terms (still regularly do damp proofing for them) to become independent. Since then I have built up a large portfolio of builders and property developers who trust us to fix and treat all aspects of damp in their vacant properties. We also source and find our own jobs and have many returning customers.

Thanks for reading.

Contact details

Reviews Summary

9.03
Average score based on 17 reviews in the last 12 months
126 Total Reviews

The reviews below represent customers' views and not the views of Checkatrade

Workmanship
9.4
Tidiness
8.88
Reliability
8.88
Courtesy
9
Quote Accuracy
(16 Reviews)
100

Customer Reviews

10

Damp proofing and replaster of my living room wall after a leak from next door

Verified Review

Aaron was great - good communication, expert work completed and very conscientious in terms of cleaning and the finish on the job. Would absolutely hire again.

Location: M20
Reviewed in: May 2023
10

Removed old plaster, filled void with rock wool, covered with thermal backed plasterboards and skimmed

Verified Review

Highly recommend! Had damp patches on all three bedroom and landing ceilings - Aaron took a look and knew straight away what the problem was, explained it all, quoted the same day, stuck to the time he said it'd be done in (four days) and stuck to the quote, plus doing extra job of taking out the top of a fitted wardrobe - at no extra charge. He sent regular updates and videos, clearly explaining everything he was doing and why, and did a great clear up job considering all the ceiling eaves were essentially ripped out! Really friendly too - all round excellent service. Thanks!

Location: M20
Reviewed in: April 2023
10

Renew gable end DPC and return wall to kitchen including the nip around kitchen door

Verified Review

The bottom line is all the the work completed to agreed schedule and to a high standard. I found Aaron to be reliable and he went the extra mile to make sure he kept me in the loop over the days he completed the job. Pre job he provided a detailed written quote along with details of the guarantee and completed work plan he would supply upon completion. Its a really dirty job but my house was left clean and tidy afterwards. I have the skirting boards back on and the walls have been re painted. I'm really pleased with the end result, looks great. I would be happy to recommend Cromwell.

Location: SK3
Reviewed in: April 2023
10

Damp proofing outside and inside walls of two bedrooms.

Verified Review

Job well done. Solid work in expected time and exact price as quoted. Friendly, pleasant workman.

Location: BL9
Reviewed in: February 2023
8

Damp proof work

Received a call very quickly, came and gave a quote the next day and started and finished work within 1 week. Very happy with the outcome.

Location: M27
Reviewed in: February 2023
9.5

My Porch inside wall felt damp. I needed some expert help with the issue

Verified Review

I called Aaron and explained the problem. He sent his dad over to have look and it was decided rather than taking the wall down back to the brickwork ( saving me some money, it is a small wall) was to use a spray solution to resolve the issue. These guys know what they are doing what ever the problem . Aarons dad even fixed a floor lamp for me . So happy!

Location: M15
Reviewed in: February 2023

Services

  • Domestic Work
  • Commercial Work
  • Free Estimates
  • Insurance Work Undertaken

Locations

Works in

Manchester, greater Manchester, Cheshire.

Vetting Status

Public Liability Insurance: Expired

Partially Vetted Trade

Insurance
Unverified
Company Type
Sole Trader
Address
Checked
Identity
Checked
Checkatrade T&Cs
Signed
Approved member since 2017
Trading address verified
Yes
ID Checked
Yes
Checkatrade Standards
Yes
Company Status
VAT Registered
No
Company Type
Sole Trader
Business Owners
Mr Aaron Lawther
Insurance Details
Public Liability Insurance
Unverified
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Accreditations and Memberships

Cskills Awards Level 2 Diploma in Plastering (QCF) awarded to Aaron Lawther

Cskills Awards Level 3 NVQ Diploma Plastering (Construction) - Solid (QCF) awared to Aaron Lawther