Mr R Construction
Damp Surveyor. Mr R Construction has been vetted and approved by TrustATrader. Covering a 25 miles radius round Ilford
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Register GuaranteeAbout Mr R Construction, Ilford
Are you looking for a damp proofing specialist who works in and around Ilford? Then look no further than Mr R Construction.
Mr R Construction has over 39 years’ experience in damp proofing. We have evolved with changing technology to provide outstanding services to treat wet rot, dry rot and damp in your home or business premises. We can also offer a 10-year guarantee on request. We use Safeguard approved chemicals to ensure that all our work is completed to a very high standard.
We pride ourselves on our efficient, friendly and high-quality services. We take the time to visit each client, talk through their damp issues and concerns and advise on ways to reduce damp (e.g. the introduction of dehumidifiers.) We will talk through the options available if structural intervention is required. We understand clients’ reservations about having damp treatment and do our best to explain the problem and the choice of solutions without compromising on quality or service.
Damp proofing isn’t always straight forward. Our team of experts will diagnose the source of the damp and provide you with a report on recommended measures to treat it.
In order to promote best practice and stay up to date with the changing technologies, diagnostics and treatments for damp we possess the following professional accreditations:
Safeguard Damp-Proofing
Safeguard Basement conversion
Our services include:
- Damp Survey & Advanced Diagnostics
- All Damp Proofing
- Basement Waterproofing Membrane Lining & Tanking Systems
- Dry Rot
- Wet Rot
- Woodworm
- Rising Damp
- Water Proofing
- Timber Preservation
If you would like a free damp survey and quote, please get in touch; our friendly team will be happy to help you or arrange a date for a full, no obligation damp inspection.
For more information about who we are and what we do, please click on the following link to visit our website
Please mention Trustatrader when calling.
Photo gallery
cladding
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mid grey 15 liquid waterproofing roofing
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rubber roofing
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- stepped firestone rubber roof
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- new fire stone rubber roof
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- new laid firestone rubber loft roof
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- skylight and new rubber roof
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- skylight and new rubber roof
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- skylight and new rubber roof
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- rubber laying out
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- ready to stick flashing
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- firestone rubber roof
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- flat rubber roof
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- new rubber roof
repointing
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- strike pointing brickwork
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- repointing front off house
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- scafolding up rebuilding chimney stack
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- we have approved scafolding company that we recomend to all my custmers clean and polite
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- we have approved scafolding company that we recomend to all my custmers clean and polite
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- we have approved scafolding company that we recomend to all my custmers clean and polite
two part epoxy resin
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qualification awarded
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building works
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- removing chimney breast to local building contral approval
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- finshed job hardwall and set
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- strike pointing brickwork
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- gallows 75mm x 75mm with same size frount angal iron and stell plate
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- gallows 75mm x 75mm with same size frount angal iron and stell plate
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- job all done approved by redbrige building control
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- repointing front off house
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- striped & felted ready for cladding
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- change cladding on front
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- finshed clading
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- SUPPLY AND FITTED new upvc door and frame
thermal imagery new way forward
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damp proofing
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- haked off for waterproof render
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- two coat waterproof render
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- two coat waterproof render
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- two coat finsh skim
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- two coat finsh skim
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- two coat finsh skim with new skirtings
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- new step and air brick built from nothing
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- french gully and DPC injection
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- french gully and DPC injection
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- steel stitching bars and two part resin
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- french gully and DPC injection
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- hack off and steel stitch bars added were cracked
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- hack off and steel stitch bars added were cracked
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- rendor beaded and finsh set
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- hack off and steel stitch bars added were cracked
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- rendor beaded and finsh set
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- rendor beaded and finsh set
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- new DPC & french gully
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- new DPC & french gully
roofing
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- striped out ready for work
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- old lead box gutter
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- new lead dressed bossed and stepped
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- before ash felt
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- jet washed old ash felt roof
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- after flex 25
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- ash felt before flex 25 compound
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- after flex 25
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- after flex 25
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- flex 25 roof roof coating
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- skylight and new rubber roof
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- skylight and new rubber roof
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- skylight and new rubber roof
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- new plain tiled bay roof with hip tiles
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- new plain tiled bay roof with hip tiles
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- new plain tiled bay roof with hip tiles
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- new upvc fascia &1/2 round gutter
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- new upvc fascia
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- new upvc fascia &1/2 round gutter
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- new upvc fascia &1/2 round gutter
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- flat rubber roof
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- firestone rubber roof
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- new rubber roof
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- ready to stick flashing
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- rubber laying out
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- cleaned ash felt roof
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- new fire stone rubber roof
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- new laid firestone rubber loft roof
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- code 5 lead ridge on rubber roof
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- stepped firestone rubber roof
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- change cladding on front
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- finshed clading
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- we have approved scafolding company that we recomend to all my custmers clean and polite
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- we have approved scafolding company that we recomend to all my custmers clean and polite
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- we have approved scafolding company that we recomend to all my custmers clean and polite
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- strip out ready for new valley
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- new valley in and reslated back
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- RESLATED
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- LUCKY BLACK CAT
Mr R Construction
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Insurance details
| Provider | Tokio Marine HCC |
|---|---|
| Verified | 19th March 2026 |
Essex
Qualifications
- Firestone Certificate
- Safeguard Basement Conversion
- Safeguard Damp Proofing
- ARCA Certificate Asbestos
Associations
Reviews (135)
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Average rating: 5.0 out of 5
Review by Sarah
on 22nd May 2026
"Mick and team were amazing to work with. From the assessment, quote and work being carried out all happened when agreed and brilliantly. Very tidy, helpful and friendly I would recommend them to anyone."
- Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
- Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
- Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
- Quality Quality: 5 out of 5.0
- Value Value: 5 out of 5.0
- Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
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Average rating: 5.0 out of 5
Review by Max
on 13th May 2026
"Great work by Mick and his team, we needed our flat roof on our extension redone due to incorrect installation by another builder. Mick and team where able to get it all installed and on time and in budget. Always provided updates and progress on how everything was going. This is the third time we have worked with Mick and team, and honestly I wouldn't go with another company for this kind of work. The quiet professional who cracks on and knows how to get the job done, is an extremely great quality. Thanks again Mick and team!"
- Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
- Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
- Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
- Quality Quality: 5 out of 5.0
- Value Value: 5 out of 5.0
- Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
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Average rating: 5.0 out of 5
Review by Hassan
on 7th May 2026
"Mick did a great job for us. Professional, knowledgeable, reliable, and clearly very experienced. He took the time to properly assess everything and explain the best solution without any hard sell or unnecessary extras. His approach was practical, and focused on minimising disruption. He always turned up when he said he would, took real care to keep the house clean and minimise dust, and cleaned up afterwards. Costs were clear from the start and any potential additional costs were explained upfront and very reasonable. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him and I’d definitely use him again."
- Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
- Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
- Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
- Quality Quality: 5 out of 5.0
- Value Value: 5 out of 5.0
- Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0
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Average rating: 4.83 out of 5
Review by Peter
on 10th April 2026
"No nonsense approach which I appreciated, and took time to explain the work that was required and how they planned to remedy the issues. The work itself is very neat and tidy and is representative of what was described during the quotation phase. Very pleased. Would recommend."
- Initial impression Initial impression: 5 out of 5.0
- Punctuality Punctuality: 5 out of 5.0
- Cleanliness Cleanliness: 5 out of 5.0
- Quality Quality: 5 out of 5.0
- Value Value: 4 out of 5.0
- Overall opinion Overall opinion: 5 out of 5.0