Don Hobbs Preservation Ltd
4.8(13)Southampton




About
Based in Southampton, Don Hobbs Preservation Ltd provides comprehensive damp proofing, damp solutions, and property treatments across South England. Their specialists handle damp proof course installation, basement tanking, and condensation solutions, alongside dedicated woodworm prevention and timber treatment to safeguard the structural fabric of buildings.
Their trade capabilities also extend to general upkeep and structural improvements. They undertake building repairs, property repairs, and small building works, as well as floor repairs and floor replacements. To complete their remedial and restorative services, they also carry out tiling along with tile repair and replacement.
Services
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Basement tanking
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Damp proof course installation
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Woodworm and timber treatment
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Tile repair and replacement
Reviews
4.8
Don Hobbs Preservation Ltd is praised for thorough surveys, honest advice and knowledgeable diagnosis of damp, leaks and wall-tie concerns. Customers describe the team as professional, reliable, tidy and pleasant to have on site, with tanking, damp-proofing and plastering work often completed carefully and to a high standard. One review reported damp returning within a year and difficulty getting the work reviewed, so aftercare appears less consistent in that case.
Don and Gary did a great job tanking and plastering our cellar. The approach was very thorough and professional and they were great to work with. They sent through a lot of detail of the works throughout. The pre-report was thorough too. Gary and Jamie on site were really pleasant to have around and worked very hard throughout their time.
We had Bob round for a survey, he was promt, honest and gave great information about the problem within the house. Would not hesitate to recommend Bob to anyone
We have used Don's company on two separate occasions and he and his team were absolutely excellent on both. During the initial job his team tank-proofed the downstairs of our 1930s house, since when we have not seen any damp. They were extremely professional, knowledgeable, worked tidily and on time. I highly recommend their work. On the second occasion we asked for Don's help and advice when we had a leak under the concrete floor from plumbing pipes in our kitchen, and no one else could determine its source. He came straight away and accurately pin pointed the problem.
Don tanked/damproofed the back wall of our lower ground floor backroom for us five years ago and did a great job and totally solved the damp problem. We have now had our kitchen (also lower ground floor) done by Gary and Jamie who work with Don. We were intially nervous when Don didn't come himself but Gary and Jamie have done a perfect job. Gary's also clearly a master plasterer and the wall is like satin now! As well as doing a fantastic job they were reliable, courteous, thoughtful and cleared up after themselves. Would highly recommend.
Had to have my house damp proofed prior to buying the house and was recommended by the surveyor. But the damp came back within a year and tried to get hold of the company through email but it’s been difficult. Taken photographs and all but in order to have it reviewed, I had to pay again. I paid almost 2000 pounds for the treatment, but have been disappointed.
Don did some damp proofing work a couple of years ago and was excellent in diagnosing the issue and carrying out the works. He also popped by today and diagnosed a separate issue, which has been a massive help. Would highly recommend.
Very good reactive reply & very helpful in advice regarding my survey findings & we will use his services once we have completed purchase of house
Commissioned a wall-tie survey on a property I was intending to purchase. My structural surveyor had recommended getting one. Don Hobbs carried out the survey and his report was thorough and specific and showed that I didn't need to carry out any further work. Excellent news for me - and a thoroughly professional job. Thank you
Don is very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend!
Very happy with DHP's expertise and service, would happily recommend
We have used Don on several occasions and always very sound advice.
Great service everyone very friendly and helpful, reasonably priced and do what they say and turn up on time. Would recommend to family and friends.
Very good advice and help with solving damp issues we have in properties we look after in Southampton area. For my company blue door.
Area
Opening times
- Monday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Additional information
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