Endorsed by Which?

Trustguard Ltd t/a Trustguard Damp Proofing

5.0

76 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today -
  • Monday 08:00–17:00
  • Tuesday 08:00–17:00
  • Wednesday 08:00–17:00
  • Thursday 08:00–17:00
  • Friday 08:00–17:00
  • Saturday - Closed
  • Sunday - Closed

Organisations and Awards

OCTOBER 2023

About

We are the North East's professional Building Preservation Company, in business since 2012. As well as being Which trusted traders we are also members of the Federation Of Master Builders and a TrustMark Government approved business.

We offer the following services;

Cavity Wall Tie Surveys
Cavity Wall Tie Replacement Works
Damp Proofing Surveys
Damp Proofing Installation Works
Woodworm Surveys
Woodworm Treatments
Structural Wall Repairs
Condensation/Black Mould Control

Comprehensive survey reports by our experienced surveyor for Damp, Cavity Wall Ties, Woodworm, Condensation Black Mould

URGENT And EMERGENCY WORK Undertaken

Mortgage Retention or been let down by another company? Don't worry - with our team of highly experienced staff, we can usually fit you in at short notice!

Call NOW on 0191 4159471 to book a survey/quote.

What we do

  • Damp proofing and timber preservation services

    • Woodworm treatment
    • Condensation and humidification control
    • Timber treatment services
    • Injection damp courses
  • Plastering

  • Property refurbishment contractors

  • Specialised building trade contractors

  • Builders

  • More Services

    • wall tie replacement
    • cavity wall ties replacement

Customer reviews

Why you can trust these reviews

All reviews are verified as being genuine and a true customer of this trader.

How can we be so sure?

100% of the reviews we publish have been through our stringent moderation process.

5.0
76 reviews
Customer Service
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Sort by
Damproof course
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Don came at the agreed time To do the survey. He explained the issues and what did/did not need doing and gave good advice on the best way to proceed with the work. Always on time, was a phone call away if I had any questions and always answered them for me. Would definitely use again. Thanks Don
Customer in Tyne and Wear Posted on 22/08/2023 , work completed 14/08/2023
The trader replied (on 24/08/2023)
Thanks for leaving this review. Good luck with the property purchase and we are pleased to be of assistance to you.
Very good service!
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Trustguard Ltd. carried out some damp proofing in my home. The work was completed in the agreed timeframe and at the agreed price. The gentlemen who worked in my home were friendly, approachable and kept me informed of the work as it progressed. They also maintained the space and tidied up regularly while they were working, which was very much appreciated. I also received good telephone communication before and after the job was done to check that I was happy with everything. I would definitely recommend Trustguard Ltd.
Elaine in Stockton-on-Tees Posted on 31/07/2023 , work completed 28/07/2023
The trader replied (on 01/08/2023)
Elaine, we are so pleased you contacted Trustguard and we could help you. It was a pleasure to complete this work and take all the stress & worry out of your hands. Thanks for the lovely review. Good luck with the future in your home
Rising Damp
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Phoned Trustgaurd Ltd for an estimate for rising damp in our living room, Don came out on the agreed day and give us an estimate and explained what was involved and also sent us the estimate. Don arrived on time of agreed date, carried out the work and as per estimate cleaned up and even put our carpet back. Stacey was also very helpful and organized a paper copy and email copy as requested. Would definitely recommend.
Customer in Tyne and Wear Posted on 15/07/2023 , work completed 19/06/2023
The trader replied (on 18/07/2023)
Thank you for the great review. It was a pleasure completing the work for you.
Damp proofing work
Customer Service
Quality
Value
I contacted Trustguard regarding a problem damp area in the second bedroom of our 1930s bungalow. Don visited in person to survey the area and then I received an email confirming the quotation, together with copies of their insurance details and certification documents. To have everything in writing was very reassuring, and one of the reasons I went ahead with their quote. The guys arrived promptly as arranged, and the work was carried out quickly and efficiently, with minimum disruption. The area was tidied and cleaned afterwards and I’m very pleased with the result! Thank you! Since making payment I’ve received a receipt and guarantee. Trustguard is a reliable, efficient and trustworthy company. I’d recommend them to anyone.
Customer in Tyne and Wear Posted on 04/07/2023 , work completed 30/06/2023
The trader replied (on 06/07/2023)
Thank you very much for the great review. This has been shared with Don & the team. It was a pleasure completing the work for you, thanks for using Trustguard.
Great work
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Had rising damp issue in living room and hallway.had a quote in the winter and was happy with it but waited until the summer to get work done. Was a big job took a week as they said it would, very happy with work completed. They even did more than expected, doing extra plastering work to match and even out all the walls. Very friendly team. Cleaned up afterwards and left place very tidy. Would recommend to anyone.
Customer in Tyne and Wear Posted on 29/06/2023 , work completed 16/06/2023
The trader replied (on 30/06/2023)
Thanks for the great review. It was a pleasure to complete the work for you. The cups of tea and biscuits you left out really were appreciated from our team.
Woodworm Survey and Treatment
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Trustguard provided an excellent service throughout. Prompt, and efficient. Very satisfied. I can recommend there services.
Customer in Tyne and Wear Posted on 27/06/2023 , work completed 20/06/2023
The trader replied (on 30/06/2023)
Thanks for taking the time to leave this review. It was a pleasure completing the survey and treatment for you
Very Professional
Customer Service
Quality
Value
My house was extended many years ago and where the house and the extension meet, the pointing had all cracked from top to bottom. I rang Trustguard and Don came within a matter of days and explained fully what the issue was and how it could be fixed. He gave me a price on the spot and I accepted – we then agreed a date for the work to be carried out. Everything went as expected and I was really pleased with the work as well as the professionalism of the business as a whole. Would definitely recommend.
Customer in Tyne and Wear Posted on 18/05/2023 , work completed 26/04/2023
The trader replied (on 19/05/2023)
Thank you for taking the time and leaving a review. It was a pleasure to complete the work for you. Thanks for the recommendation.
Damp work
Customer Service
Quality
Value
We had quite a bit of damp remedied . We prepared well covering everywhere with builders polythene as we hadn’t long since had new carpets laid and didn’t want to take them up. We asked the guys to be as careful as they could although we understood it was a dirty job removing plaster from the walls and re plastering. The two guys Don and his pal did a fantastic job and worked as cleanly as they could even getting the Henry hoover out to clean round the edges of the polythene . They arrived at the time they said they would and worked solid completing a job that they said could take 4 days in 2 . The cost came in as quoted and to be honest they did more work than they had quoted for so we were very impressed with that. We would highly recommend and we ourselves would use again if we needed to .
Customer in Tyne and Wear Posted on 15/05/2023 , work completed 10/05/2023
The trader replied (on 19/05/2023)
Thanks for taking the time to leave this review, it's always good to get feedback, especially about our cleaning up. This is what most people worry about regarding damp proofing. It was a pleasure completing the work, thanks for the recommendations.
Damp proofing
Customer Service
Quality
Value
I had a problem with damp and looked online for somebody local who could come out and confirm the problem and hopefully rectify it. After reading the reviews for Trustguard I rang Don who came out and explained the problem and how it could be fixed. I was able to arrange the work to be carried out when the weather got a bit warmer and around my work which was appreciated. I am very pleased with the work which was carried out professionally and to a very high standard by Don and his team. I wasn't looking forward to cleaning up afterward to be honest but I needn’t have worried they left the property as it was, clean and tidy. Communication was great and I was kept informed of the progress by Don while the work was being carried out. I would certainly recommend Trustguard if you have damp problems and want a job well done at a reasonable cost.
Customer in Tyne and Wear Posted on 06/05/2023 , work completed 10/11/2022
The trader replied (on 10/05/2023)
Thank you for the great, personal review. It was a pleasure completing the work for you.
Trustguard - damp proof course/cavity wall ties
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Courteous, professional. Explained the job in layman's terms and showed us how it would be done. Cleaned up as they went and a thorough, professional job. Highly recommended. Only gave a four on value because I can't give a 4.5 and don't like to give a perfect score!
Customer in County Durham Posted on 18/04/2023 , work completed 18/04/2023
The trader replied (on 02/05/2023)
Thank you for the review. It was a pleasure completing the work for you.
EXCELLENT SERVICE
Customer Service
Quality
Value
I needed a job done quickly while a flat in our house was empty for a couple of weeks. They were very helpful in coming out quickly to assess the job and did it in the tight time frame finishing on the Saturday to keep to the schedule requested by me. They did an excellent and thorough job and cleaned up afterwards! Their communication was also prompt and everything clear.
Customer in Tyne and Wear Posted on 08/04/2023 , work completed 01/04/2023
The trader replied (on 17/04/2023)
Thank you for the review, it was a pleasure completing the work for you.
So professional, quick and clean
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Two-man team, including Don, did a very fast and efficient part damp proofing installation. The plaster finish was excellent. The whole area totally cleaned up afterward. Can highly recommend Trustguard. Thank You
Customer in County Durham Posted on 30/03/2023 , work completed 27/03/2023
The trader replied (on 31/03/2023)
Thanks for the review and recommendation. It was a pleasure completing the work for you.
Highly recommended
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Had damp course installed at my property Trustguard arrived on the date arranged and did an absolutely fantastic job, Don did most of the work to a very high standard, would definitely recommend Trustguard, in fact already have done.
Wayne in County Durham Posted on 15/03/2023 , work completed 10/03/2023
The trader replied (on 16/03/2023)
Thanks for letting us complete the work for you, Wayne, it was a pleasure.
Great Job done
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Don and the team did damp proofing on an old cottage and the work was carried out exactly as I had been informed and very efficiently and promptly. Although this job creates a lot of mess and rubble the team did a great clean up job and put things back the way they had found them as much as possible. They were punctual, friendly and polite throughout and worked flat out for a full week to get the job done. I would highly recommend them and use them again in future.
Customer in Tyne and Wear Posted on 28/02/2023 , work completed 17/02/2023
The trader replied (on 02/05/2023)
Thank you for the review and the recommendation.
Another great job
Customer Service
Quality
Value
This is the second time we have used Trustguard. They installed a damp course for us in January & this time repaired a sprung floor caused by damp rot in our entryway. Don Cellini carried out the work. He was, as always, friendly, helpful, polite, & generous with his time. He explained what had caused the problem, what he would do to remedy it, & before he nailed the floor back into place, showed us what he had done. Afterwards, he removed the old materials leaving us with no clean up & a floor that acts like a floor not a trampoline. As people with little DIY experience & little knowledge of the mysteries of house construction, maintenance & repair, it is very re-assuring & helpful to have someone explain things step by step. The job was completed for a very fair price that matched his quote to the penny. There were no hidden or unexpected costs. Once again, we are delighted with the job Don Cellini carried out. We highly recommend Trustguard & we will be using them for a third job later in the year.
Customer in County Durham Posted on 15/02/2023 , work completed 13/02/2023
The trader replied (on 02/05/2023)
Thanks for the review and for using us more than once. It was a pleasure completing both jobs for you.
PIV install
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Trustguard quickly diagnosed the cause of my mould problems and recommended the solution of a PIV in my loft, without adding on expensive extras that other companies had recommended. I was impressed by the no frills approach, there was no hard sell of their products & services, just a simple suggested solution, followed by a prompt install. There was an initial delay in communications when trying to contact Don for a quote, but I suspect they are in high demand and once we were in touch, things progressed quickly and smoothly. Don was patient with my numerous questions due to my unfamiliarity with the PIV system, and I'm confident that I made the right decision in choosing Trustguard.
Customer in County Durham Posted on 14/11/2021 , work completed 05/11/2021
The trader replied (on 02/05/2023)
Thanks for using Trustguard and leaving a great review!
Excellent Service
Customer Service
Quality
Value
I called TrustGuard as my joiner thought I might have rising damp. Don completed a thorough inspection questioned how often I opened windows, almost never, and ascertained that the problem was condensation, not rising damp. He advised on the correct course of action, the installation of a PIV unit and within a couple of days John came to fit the unit, followed by Steve who connected the unit. Everything was left clean and tidy and the whole operation from start to finish was carried out in the most professional manner. I chose TrustGuard from a search engine as it had the Which accreditation and it is the best thing I could have done. A truly impressive operation.
Customer in Tyne and Wear Posted on 06/11/2021 , work completed 05/11/2021
The trader replied (on 02/05/2023)
Thank you for the great review, much appreciated.
Great work
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Don and his team came and did a marvellous job at putting some else’s bodge job right Very helpful and left the job so tidy rang me to say he was on his way made sure I was very happy with the job before we paid him highly recommend this company
Customer in County Durham Posted on 15/10/2021 , work completed 11/10/2021
The trader replied (on 02/05/2023)
Thank you for the recommendation
Highly Recommended
Customer Service
Quality
Value
An excellent service from TrustGuard Ltd. PIV Unit and damp proof course installed. Could not fault the quality of work and professionalism of this Company. Would highly recommend.
Angela in Tyne and Wear Posted on 23/09/2021 , work completed 13/09/2021
The trader replied (on 02/05/2023)
Thank you for the review and the recommendation
Follow up feedback
Trustguard fitted a ventilation system in Feb for me. As my previous review states, I was delighted with the service I received. However the measure of a great company is the service they provide after they have your money! This company is everything you want. I rang Don to say the system wasn't working. He arranged to come out a couple of days later, checked the system and found we had accidentally switched it off!! Oops! As I apologised profusely....Don was great took it all in his stride and couldn't have been kinder. This really is the service you would like from every company. Brilliant, thank you.
Customer in Tyne and Wear Posted on 31/08/2021 (Reviewer did not use service)
The trader replied (on 02/05/2023)
Thanks for leaving this review, great to read and no problem at all.
Excellent service from Don & John
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Was buying an old house and an issue was raised with the homebuyers survey of damp in many places, contacted a couple of companies and got and a wide varied of prices which some was over the top saying the whole house needed doing, spoke to Don and asked him to carry out a survey and as you pay for this services they not trying to rip you off. We were given a moving date and arranged with Don to carry out the works ASAP once we got the keys so the work could be done before we moved in, this date fell through and this was not an issue with Don, once we finally moved in at short notice Don carried out the work straight away in the time frame given, the work was carried out by John who was excellent tidying up as he went and the work was to a great standard. Don & John was very helpful from the first conversation to the end of the job.
Patrick in Tyne and Wear Posted on 11/08/2021 , work completed 05/04/2021
The trader replied (on 02/05/2023)
Thanks for the review.
Amazing service
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Don came to give us a quote, he looked around the property himself to see what was needed - this was great for me as I’m currently working from home so I was not disturbed at all. John then came to do the work over 2 days and once again got on with what he needed to do, he cleaned up after himself and was so efficient completing the work.
Thomas in Tyne and Wear Posted on 06/05/2021 , work completed 21/04/2021
The trader replied (on 02/05/2023)
Thank you for the review, great to read!
Prompt, helpful and efficient
Customer Service
Quality
Value
Don made a thoroughly sensible assessment of the timbers in our building and carried out the work in good time, keeping us well informed along the way. Recommended.
Customer in County Durham Posted on 06/05/2021 , work completed 19/04/2021
The trader replied (on 02/05/2023)
Very kind, thanks for the review
Very Professional
Customer Service
Quality
Value
I have been very impressed with my dealings with Trustguard from start to finish. Internet searches revealed a helpful, easy to navigate website with up-to date, useful and relevant information. Communications with Don were excellent, with prompt responses to queries and accommodating on a convenient work date. His quote was very competitive, and Don was extremely helpful at all stages; he is clearly very experienced and very knowledgeable about this specialist work. I felt confident at the outset that I was dealing with a reliable, professional company. The work was completed on time and was carried out in a considerate and very professional and efficient manner. I would not hesitate to recommend Trustguard.
Customer in County Durham Posted on 15/04/2021 , work completed 14/04/2021
The trader replied (on 02/05/2023)
Kind and great to read. Thanks for the review
Friendly, fast and efficient company
Customer Service
Quality
Value
We called Trustguard for help and advice with a woodworm problem. Don and his team assessed the job and carried out the spray treatment very quickly and with minimum disruption. Very satisfied and all done within a week. Also, communication with Don was excellent, it was an all-around friendly but very professional experience. Would definitely recommend it.
Susan in County Durham Posted on 01/04/2021 , work completed 27/03/2021
The trader replied (on 02/05/2023)
Thanks for the review, glad you were satisfied with our company.