Cannon Preservation Ltd

200 Harwich Road
Colchester
Essex
CO4 3DE

Damp Proofing & Timber Preservation

Listed under:  Damp Proofing and Timber Treatment, Timber Preservation
100% recommended   Rating Cannon Preservation Ltd 9.7/100
72 reviews since 2011
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Overall Rating
 9.7 /10 Overall Rating 9.7/10
Based on 72 reviews since 2011
 
 
 
Quality 9.7/10 Quality Rating 9.7
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
 
Tidy 9.7/10 Tidy Rating 9.7
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
 
Service 9.9/10 Service Rating 9.9
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
 
Value 9.6/10 Value Rating 9.6
The price represents value for money
 
 
 
Recent Reviews 
 
" Scott went to a great deal of trouble. The work was complex and included re-concreting the entire downstairs floor and laying new membrane and screed, plus other work in plastering, insulation and ext...."   more
 
" Excellent workmanship, very tidy and arrived when agreed."   more
 
" Very pleased with all works done and already Recommended Cannon to a friend."   more
 
" The quality of work carried out was excellent. The service was very good."   more
 
About Us

Cannon Preservation offer a comprehensive range of specialist property and environmental services to both domestic and commercial customers across the south east of England. From damp proofing and woodworm treatment to rising damp control and Waterproofing membrane systems.If your property is in need of Remedial Treatments then we can help,working in Property Care and the Remedial Industry since 1997 we are sure we can offer a solution to your property and families needs.
We also offer a Guarantee for Remedial Treatments and Basement Waterproofing Systems.Also we offer a seperate product Guarantee for the chemicals we use.

Cannon Preservation offers various services as listed below and has the experience and expertise to ensure that your property remains safe, stable and attractive.

We work extensively throughout the south east of the UK, from London, across the South East including Kent, Hertfordshire, Essex and Suffolk.
Cannon Preservation also offer FREE Surveys and Estimat
     
 
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Charges: 100%
Before starting work, did the firm explain the charges including labour, materials, callout & VAT (as appropriate)?
 
Timing: 100%
Before starting work, did the firm explain when the work was expected to start and finish?
 
Payment: 100%
Before starting work, did the firm explain how to pay (e.g. cash, cheque, etc.)?
 
Reliable: 100%
During the work, did the firm keep their promises, explaining and agreeing any changes about the work, costs or timing where necessary?
 
Invoice: 100%
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Guarantee: 100%
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advice 2
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Cannon 12
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clean 2
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clearly 2
communication 4
Courteous 2
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damp 7
definitely 3
disruption 2
dust 3
easy 2
efficient 3
Excellent 14
explained 7
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field 2
finished 2
friendly 12
friends 3
good 12
great 5
happily 2
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helpful 8
highly 6
honest 6
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issues 3
pleasant 5
pleased 12
polite 4
Preservation 5
professional 11
quality 6
recommend 18
Recommended 5
reliable 6
Scott 19
service 13
standard 7
team 3
tidy 6
workmanship 3
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Review 8 Aug 2026
Recommended by customer in CO11
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Re-concreting the entire ground floor, laying a new membrane and screed + plastering, external repairs and insulation. It was a big job and Scott travelled up from Colchester to Grimsby to do it over a period of 11 weeks. He also supervised the electrician and bathroom fitting.

"Scott went to a great deal of trouble. The work was complex and included re-concreting the entire downstairs floor and laying new membrane and screed, plus other work in plastering, insulation and external repairs.

He travelled up to Grimsby from Colchester to get it done and supervised everything.

He kept me informed with progress reports and photos every step of the way. His work was excellent and very thorough. He went the extra mile for me to do a really good job."
 
 
Team:
Scott Cannon
 
 
 

Review 11 May 2022
Recommended by customer in CO4
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 9/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 9/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 9/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 9/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Damp-proof coursing
Remove Plaster
Re-plaster
 

"Excellent workmanship, very tidy and arrived when agreed."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 10 Dec 2020
Recommended by customer in CO7
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Timber treatments/preservation to the main roof.
 

"Very pleased with all works done and already

Recommended Cannon to a friend."
 
 
 
 
Team:
Scott
 
 
 

Review 7 Dec 2020
Recommended by customer in CM77
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Damp-proof coursing.

Re-plastering.

Remove/replace skirting boards

Screed hearth.

Open fireplace.

Replace lintel.

Remove brickwork to fireplace
 

"The quality of work carried out was excellent.

The service was very good."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 7 Oct 2020
Recommended by customer in CO6
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Timber preservation/treatments to the Born.

All internal structural timbers and internal roofing and cladding.
 

"Really good value Scott is pleasant and reasonable and does a good job."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 19 Nov 2019
Recommended by customer in EN9
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Value 9/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Replastering. Damp proof coursing.
Remove one radiator remove plaster. Remove render plinth / replace install five air bricks.
 
 
 
Team:
Scott
 
 
 

Review 2 Jun 2019
Recommended by customer in CO1
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Damo - Proof coursing. Replastering.
Replace skirting boards. Sanding floor. (dining room) varnish floor.
 

"Very pleased with work done and friendliness of tradesmen. "
 
 
 
 
Team:
Ray Vennell
 
 
 

Review 7 May 2019
Recommended by customer in CO1
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Damp - proof coursing.
Plastering.
Renew skirting boards replace sockets.
Erect stud wall
plasterboard wall
specialist plastering.
 

"Scot and Ray did some great work I was very pleased with the quality of the work and the excellent service - I have recommended them. "
 
 
 
 
Team:
Ray Vennell
 
 
 

Review 20 Jul 2018
Recommended by customer in CM9
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 

"Excellent job. Service would recommend to all very polite and charming man. "
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 20 Jul 2018
Recommended by customer in SS6
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Damp - proof re plastering coursing. Remove/replace skirting boards.
 

"Excellent job in damp roof coursing with a problem area in our porch. Scott is very informative and friendly explaining all the issues and how he would clear them would recommend this company with no hesitation."
 
 
 
 
 
 

Review 4 May 2017
Recommended by customer in CM9
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
Show All
 
 
Customer Review
 
Damp- proof coursing.
Remove/ re-plaster.
Tanking.
Remove/replace radiators.
Remove/replace sockets.
Remove/renew skirting boards. Replace blown brickwork cut render at DPC level.
 

"Found the company easy to deal with and would use them again without hesitation."
 
 
 
 
Team:
Ray
 
 
 

Review 13 Jan 2017
Recommended by customer in CO4
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Damp-proof coursing.
Remove plaster.
Re-plaster.
Remove, renew skirting boards.
Remove / replace socket.
Remove / replace 2 radiators.
Remove / replace 1 cistern.
Renew architraves.
 
 
 
Team:
Ray Vennell
 
 
 

Review 12 Dec 2016
Recommended by customer in CO6
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
Show All
 
 
Customer Review
 
Damp-proof coursing specialist plastering. Remove\replace 2 radiators
Remove\renew skirting boards
Remove\replace 3 sockets.
Tanking.
 
 
 
Team:
Ray Vennell
 
 
 

Review 18 Nov 2016
Recommended by customer in IG2
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Damp - proof coursing. Specialist plastering. Remove one radiator and replace remove/replace one socket. Removal/renew skirting boards remove wallpaper.


 

"Scott owner is very honest, helpful and hard, helpful and hardworking as are his workers.
I would recommend Scott Cannon Preservation for all work he provides he went over and above what he priced for, I would definitely use him again.
"
 
 
 
 
Team:
Ray Vennell
 
 
 

Review 11 Oct 2016
Recommended by customer in CO13
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Timber treatment to the roof (all internal timbers within the roof void) providing and preserving against wood worm \ insect attack and wood rotting fungi.
 
 
 
 
 

Review 25 Aug 2016
Recommended by customer in CM9
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
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Customer Review
 
Piester removal, re-plastering. Damp proof coursing. Remove and replace one radiator.
 

"1st class!"
 
 
 
 
Team:
Ray Vennell
 
 
 

Review 11 May 2016
Recommended by customer in CO3
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 7/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 8/10
The price represents value for money
Show All
 
 
Customer Review
 
Damp - proof coursing. Specialist plastering.
 
 
 
Team:
Ray
 
 
 

Review 9 May 2016
Recommended by customer in CO14
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
Show All
 
 
Customer Review
 
Damp proof coursing specialist plastering.
 
 
 
Team:
Ray
 
 
 

Review 24 Feb 2016
Recommended by customer in SS6
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 9/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 9/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 9/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 8/10
The price represents value for money
Show All
 
 
Customer Review
 
Damp-proof coursing, specialist plastering.
 

"Pleased with job – quick, tidy, explained everything. Came out a few times before job to test for damp which we appreciated."
 
 
 
 
Team:
Ray Vennell
 
 
 

Review 4 Feb 2016
Recommended by customer in CM22
 
 
Satisfaction Ratings
 
Quality 10/10
The quality of the work was as expected and agreed
Tidy 10/10
There was little disruption and the site was left clear and tidy
Service 10/10
The team was friendly, helpful, considerate and professional
Value 10/10
The price represents value for money
Show All
 
 
Customer Review
 
Damp-proof coursing. Specialist plastering. Tanking, drainage, remove / renew fascia.
 

"The work was begun and finished on schedule and all completed to a good standard. At the points we made were covered with courtesy and dealt with promptly. I wholeheartedly recommend Scott and his team."
 
 
 
 
Team:
Ray Vennell
 
 
 
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