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Classic Construction Limited T/A BAR Preservation

4.8

41 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today -
  • Monday 09:00–17:00
  • Tuesday 09:00–17:00
  • Wednesday 09:00–17:00
  • Thursday 09:00–17:00
  • Friday 09:00–16:00
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed

About

BAR Preservation is a structural repair and preservation specialist offering to undertake bespoke repairs and installations in all types of construction.

We offer effective and economical structural repairs to existing buildings, remedial damp proofing, basement waterproofing and timber preservation services. We regularly work on buildings ranging from domestic houses to listed buildings and commercial premises.

Directors and employees of Bar Preservation have been offering their expertise in damp proofing, timber preservation and structural repairs since 1989.

What we do

  • Damp proofing and timber preservation services

    • Condensation and humidification control
    • Timber treatment services
    • Woodworm treatment
    • Injection damp courses
    • Tanking Systems
  • More Services

    • structural repairs
    • cavity wall ties
    • dry rot treatment

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A reliable and reputable Company
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Bar Preservation were helpful and informative at every stage of the job, which was to resolve a small amount of rising damp. The work was done on time, neatly and efficiently, at a reasonable price, and backed up by a 10-year guarantee. I could not have been happier to find a trustworthy and professional firm in the building trade. Customer in Sale, Cheshire
Customer in Greater Manchester Posted on 19/04/2024 , work completed 01/03/2024
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Installation of Cintec ties and installation of steel beams to secure inner and outer leaves of the stonework. Very professional service throughout. We required a quick repair to assist with the sale of our property, BAR Preservation were so helpful and quick to get the work done at a reasonable price. All the staff have been really helpful and James and Dave who worked onsite, kept us updated on progress. Due to a hitch the scaffolding was delayed by a few days, James and Dave did the work they could without the scaffold, then worked over the weekend once the scaffold was up to complete the job for us. Extremely tidy workers, always left everything clean and tidy. I would certainly recommend this company for structural work. Thank you.
Customer in Posted on 18/10/2023 , work completed 01/10/2023
Damp proofing work in two rooms
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Replaced joists, floor and skirting boards, removed old fireplace, re-plastered. Very good experience from start to finish from initial survey report to invoicing. All done promptly. Work completed to time, punctual arrival, trustworthy and hard working - left them the run of the house all week - and they cleaned up the mess daily. Workmanship at a high level. Would recommend.
Customer in Greater Manchester Posted on 19/01/2023 , work completed 13/01/2023
Great work
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Asked them for a survey, carried out the survey and quickly quoted. Price was reasonable and booked in and carried out correctly with great communication throughout, would definitely recommend.
Customer in Greater Manchester Posted on 23/09/2022 , work completed 09/09/2022
DPC work undertaken
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BAR Preservation were efficient in terms of both review of the work, assessment of the work to be undertaken and then completion of the work. The operatives showed up on time, were very efficient in the works that they completed and were very tidy in cleaning up afterwards. During the completion of the work, I felt confident of their skills in completing the works. All in all, a good job done.
Susan in Cheshire East Posted on 07/04/2022 , work completed 24/03/2022
Damp Proof Course
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Bar Preservation completed our damp course on 25/3/22. The two workmen were very professional. They kept me updated with everything they were doing and were very pleasant. They left the property tidy each day. They were at my property for 5 days. They replastered the walls, refitted the radiators. Put a channel in all around the property for drainage. The outside looked neat and tidy. I would definitely recommend Bar Preservation.
Customer in Greater Manchester Posted on 31/03/2022 , work completed 25/03/2022
Friendly, reliable and good finish
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The company communicated well responding to emails etc promptly. I was able to get the Job booked in quickly and they actually reduced the quote when they realised it would not take as long as first anticipated. The 2 workers who came to do the job arrived on time and were pleasant and hard-working, completing the work quickly and to a high standard. Really pleased with what they did.
Customer in Greater Manchester Posted on 11/11/2021 , work completed 02/11/2021
Damp Course to one room
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This company was recommended to me. They came to assess the property promptly and their assessor was very professional and helpful. The information prior to the work being done was clear and well structured. The team that came to do the work arrived on time and were quiet and efficient. The two days they were here they left the room very clean and tidy, being particularly careful of the carpet. They were helpful and considerate and very polite. The work was completed to a very high standard and the final cost was as quoted and I felt value for money. I would have no hesitation in using them again.
Customer in Cheshire East Posted on 11/10/2021 , work completed 07/09/2021
Damp Proof Course
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The DPC was completed on time and on budget. Workers arrived on time on the date agreed to commence the job and completed work to our satisfaction. They were professional and considerate and made sure the site was clean and tidy on completion. As a result we are happy to recommend Bar Preservation.
Customer in Greater Manchester Posted on 03/10/2021 , work completed 14/09/2021
Replacement of rotten timbers
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Bar Preservation replaced numerous rotten timbers in my old terraced house. The jobs was large and complex but they handled it extremely well. Communication was perfect at all times, workers were honest and hard working and would highly recommend the company! Not a bad word to say about them.
Edmund in Greater Manchester Posted on 24/06/2021 , work completed 01/03/2021
Friendly, clean and efficient
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They came, they quoted, they did the job, they left. Couldn't fault them, kept me informed all the time, turned up when they said they would and finished the botch jobs that the previous owner had left. Would recommend.
Customer in Greater Manchester Posted on 18/03/2021 , work completed 05/03/2021
Damp proof works
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Bar Preservation carried out a survey on a basement. They itemised the works well and gave options that could be carried out. The works were completed in a timely manner and kept me informed of any variations or issues that they came across during the works.
Customer in Greater Manchester Posted on 25/02/2021 , work completed 25/01/2021
Excellent communication
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We had a damp and timber survey carried out. Very professional company and good communication. Very helpful surveyor who gave lots of advice. Damp works completed on time and to a high standard. Many thanks
Customer in Greater Manchester Posted on 22/01/2021 , work completed 16/12/2020
Professional from start to finish
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We were so pleased with Paul Dave and Gaz with how they completed the work.Hardly any mess considering it was dampproof in 2 rooms. They cleaned everything after them. Even to the point of getting on their hands and knees cleaning the tiles on the kitchen floor. The only thing you can tell we have had a damp course is there is no wallpaper on. Will recommend these guys to anyone
Customer in Greater Manchester Posted on 21/01/2021 , work completed 15/01/2021
Bar Preservation
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I used this company to install a new Damp proof course and wall ties. They turned up as scheduled and carried out the work to a high standard . They kept the disruption to a minimum and were very clean for such a messy job. The lads who carried out the work, Leon, Wayne and Reece, explained the process to us and we’re very efficient in their work . All work was completed on time . I would definitely recommend this company for their high standards of workmanship which all come with a guarantee. And I will definitely be getting more work done from Bar Preservation.
Customer in Greater Manchester Posted on 18/12/2020 , work completed 17/12/2020
Amazing job would 100% recommend
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I would 100% recommend this services. Job done on time Good communication Really quick providing reports and invoices
Customer in Greater Manchester Posted on 04/11/2020 , work completed 30/10/2020
Efficient, Friendly and Good Quality Damp Proof Work
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The experience with BAR Preservation has been seamless from start to finish. Each aspect of the job from survey to completion happened on time and with the minimum of fuss. The workmen were friendly, tidy and trustworthy and explained everything they had done upon completion. The house was left beautifully clean and tidy.
Jonathan in Greater Manchester Posted on 04/09/2020 , work completed 21/08/2020
Work not carried out.
"My son had two areas damp proofing work done on his house, a number off years ago. He is now selling and the survey found issues why the work had been done. My son asked them to check under guarantee which they asked for £100 deposit which would be refunded if an issue was found. I thought was a bit high. I was there when John Longdin from this company came. He took some damp measurements which showed a high reading in some off the areas they had done. He blamed on salts in the plaster because my son had not had the wall re plastered. The area under the stairs had no plaster and was also showing damp readings. He did not actually inspect the work. The deposit was not refunded! I asked a local experienced plasterer to redo the plaster where the damp course had been done. On removing the old plaster he found no holes in the mortar in which J Longdin had said the work would have been done. He felt that no work had been carried out there and that was possibly why there were still issues. I informed Bar preservation, and they denied this but did offer to redo the work. I thought it would not be unreasonable for their operative to re-examine the work and if agreed that it had not been done they should give my son his deposit back. They flatly refused to give any monies back and also flatly refused to let the tradesman comment on their previous work to the point of it being a condition of them redoing the work that I did not ask their tradesman to make any comment. Very disappointed.
Customer in Greater Manchester Posted on 26/04/2020 (Reviewer did not use service)
The trader replied (on 12/06/2020)
We are sorry to hear you were disappointed with the service your son received. Thankfully, I recall the works in question, albeit this was completed 2 years ago or so. I will try to explain in more detail the circumstances. Firstly, it is an industry standard to charge a reinspection of works fee, this covers the surveyors time in the event the alleged fault is not due to failure of our works (our fee is one of, if not the lowest amongst our competitors). With this particular job, your son opted to only have part of the works recommended undertaken to save on cost and did not carry out re-plastering. This very often leaves hygroscopic salts within the plaster despite chemical DPC injection relieving the wall of rising dampness issues. When our surveyor returned to the property this was, unsurprisingly to us, found to be the case. Your son then decided to replaster the walls, as we first recommended. Your son’s plasterer could not see our drill holes which led to a complaint. As a courtesy and to avoid conflict, we reattended the property and carried out the works for a second time FOC. Our men actually found the original holes whilst on site helping us to show your son the works had infact already been undertaken, these holes had simply been obscured with dust from the plaster removal or perhaps sweeping up after the original drilling. The matter was resolved, we even returned the reinspection fee as a goodwill gesture.
Renewed floor joists
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I have used Bar Preservation several times. This job involved renewing rotten floor joists and treating the total area. From the initial examination and quote to the completion of the job, they explained what the problem was, the extent, the work required and kept me informed throughout. The work was done to schedule and all was made neat and tidy. The floor is now solid and I can move on with other repairs.
Customer in Greater Manchester Posted on 27/09/2019 , work completed 19/09/2019
Thorough, efficient and reliable
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I choose this company on the basis of reading previous reviews and the range of specialist work they carry out. So thought I would leave a review of my own experience. Everyone I came into contact with was a credit to the company, from John the surveyor who explained everything and promptly answered follow up emails to May and Reece who were the lead contractors on site for a week's work replacing floor joists and timbers following wet rot, injection of dpc and replastering. Nothing phased them. They were pleasant, thorough, efficient and cleaned up each day. From our point of view things went as smoothly as possible considering the scale of the work. I would highly recommend this company.
Customer in Greater Manchester Posted on 07/03/2019 , work completed 15/02/2019
Efficient and considerate.
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Bar Preservation were professional and efficient in their damp proofing work. The job was excellent and the workers were also considerate of the neighbours. Would recommend.
Roma Victoria, Lancashire Posted on 29/10/2018 , work completed 29/10/2018
Thorough and good service
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Very helpful and clear communication. I understood why we got work done and they explained survey results.
E, Lancashire Posted on 09/10/2018 , work completed 09/10/2018
Neat work
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Hacked off plaster, injected with damp-proof material & re-plastered affected areas. Did more areas than originally agreed on. Cleared away all rubble & tidied up to high level expectation. Very neat plastering work. Would definitely recommend Paul & Kevin as a team.
Hannah, Cheshire Posted on 14/09/2018 , work completed 14/09/2018
They were great
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They explained everything through & sent info on how to proceed. Polite & helpful.
Wendy, Cheshire Posted on 16/07/2018 , work completed 16/07/2018
Excellent job.
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Although this work wasn't by choice (DPC and wall ties after a survey), I couldn't fault their work. They did a brilliant job, tidied up after themselves and even helped to put up my son's light. Their plastering skills were excellent and I will definitely use them again.
Christine, Lancashire Posted on 11/06/2018 , work completed 11/06/2018
Excellent work.
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Professional and courteous team. Work completed efficiently and house left tidy.
Nazrul, Lancashire Posted on 31/05/2018 , work completed 31/05/2018
Professional job
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This is a great company to deal with. John who did the initial survey was both very helpful and thorough. The lads all did a professional and very tidy job. I definitely recommend and will use again. Reliable and trustworthy.
Angela, Lancashire Posted on 23/04/2018 , work completed 23/04/2018
Excellent job.
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Workmen very helpful. Work carried out quickly, no mess. Would recommend.
Pauline, Lancashire Posted on 08/01/2018 , work completed 08/01/2018
Excellent job
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Really helpful from start to finish, recommend without hesitation.
Nicola, Lancashire Posted on 18/12/2017 , work completed 18/12/2017
Very professional
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Apart from wet plaster on the wall I would never have known that work had been carried out. Thank you.
Frances, Lancashire Posted on 30/11/2017 , work completed 30/11/2017
My review
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Friendly and good job
Kathy, Cheshire Posted on 19/10/2017 , work completed 19/10/2017
Professional service
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Professional damp proof service carried out efficiently. Would recommend.
Carol, Lancashire Posted on 11/10/2017 , work completed 11/10/2017
Honest, Helpful, Professional (Good Old Fashioned Values)
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I really can't praise this company highly enough. In a time when the world seems to be falling apart and you can't find a company you can "Trust" along comes John! Assesses the damp problem in my son's house and tell us how to put it right. No pressure, no tactics, no blagging. Totally honest and open. He takes time to explain what is causing the problem and how to remedy it. He was so good I wish it had been more serious so I could give him and his company the job. Honestly, it's very rare to meet someone who can be so Professional, Helpful and Honest. I couldn't recommend these people more highly. Hugely impressed!
Nolan Posted on 30/08/2017 , work completed 30/08/2017
Professional company
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We use Classic Construction (BAR Presentation) on a regular basis across our property portfolio, they are a tried and tested company. Highly recommended!
Lyn, Lancashire Posted on 11/05/2017 , work completed 11/05/2017
A job well done
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The works were carried out quickly and to programme.
Ian, Lancashire Posted on 31/03/2017 , work completed 31/03/2017
Good work
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Punctual, efficient, work completed on time. Tidied up after.
Lindsay, Cheshire Posted on 30/03/2017 , work completed 30/03/2017
Fantastic service
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Just want to take a moment to say how great this company is. They dealt with my Enquiry very promptly & also promised what they said. I needed the wall ties work completing & bar preservation came out for the inspection when promised & work was carried out to an excellent standard. Nothing was too much hard work. If you need a great company to do some work on your house, don't hesitate to call bar preservation. Will be using you again for future but to let purchases also.
Dalbir Posted on 21/04/2016 , work completed 21/04/2016
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I used Bar Preservation recently (June 2014) due to a issue with damp, The Surveyor came out and was very professional and gave me very good advice and went through the process of rectifying the issue, he gave me 2 quotes one for the main issue and some additional work that I pointed out to him. The workmen came out on time and did an excellent job, they were professional and went though what they had done. They were friendly and cleaned up. I would have no hesitation on recommending them
Dips72 Posted on 20/08/2014 , work completed 20/08/2014
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Whilst storing some items in the loft I noticed some white powdery deposits on some of my roof timbers, fearing the worst I contacted BAR Preservation and asked them to carry out an inspection. The surveyor arrived on time and carried out a thorough inspection. There was a charge for this but at no time was I put under any pressure to have any work done, he just advised as to what would be appropriate. He also went on to recommend that some extra ventilation would help the problem from re-occuring. he also pointed out that one of the roof joists had slipped and could do with reattaching. He then sent me a full report in the post along with quotations for carrying out the works which I accepted. The work carried out (again arriving exactly as arranged). It's so refreshing to find a firm that does what they say they will and turns up on time.
MixendenGeoff Posted on 14/09/2012 , work completed 14/09/2012
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Totally impressed! The surveyor was very professional and "HONEST". He explained that I didn't need a new damp course, the path at the side of the house was too high and suggested a simple remedy. I was totally impressed and would definitley use them in the future if needed and based on my experience would recommend them without hesitation. No call out fee either. Wow!!!!!
nolan001 Posted on 12/09/2012 , work completed 12/09/2012
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I used this firm and found them to be professional, helpful and (so far as I as a lay person can tell) competent. The surveyor was clear and convincing in describing what needed to be done. There was no hint of sales pressure. The man who came to do the work was tidy, courteous and unfussy - the sort of person you would be happy to have in your house.
glyn roberts Posted on 19/12/2011 , work completed 19/12/2011
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Damp appeared in a ground floor bay. I asked BAR to perform an inspection and provide a quotation. There is a charge of £35+VAT, which is deducted from the cost of any work done. I had made several calls to other traders and realised that the charge is normal practice, though it does vary. The inspector was knowledgeable. friendly and willing to listen to my thoughts on the problem and solution. A written report arrived with a few days together with quotes for each part of the job. I decided to do the external work myself and asked BAR to attend to the internal work, costing £525+VAT. This was performed over two 0.5 days to allow the base plaster coat to dry. Joist timbers and floorboards were replaced (entirely even though only a couple of timbers appeared rotten at first) with treated wood and capped at the external wall entry. Wall injected with DPC and final coat of plaster applied. Left site clean and tidy. 20 year guaranteee.
tgswilson Posted on 23/12/2010 , work completed 23/12/2010