Unit 1 & 2, Grantham, NG31 9ST
Experienced damp proofing specialists serving Boston and the surrounding area. Treating rising damp, penetrating damp, condensation, and timber infestation with evidence-based diagnosis.
Tell us what's happening and we'll get back to you quickly with honest advice and a no-obligation quote. Prefer to talk? Call 01780 410378.
Dower Damp Proofing provides professional damp surveys and damp proofing services in Boston and surrounding areas across south-east Lincolnshire. Boston's position in the fenlands means ground conditions are uniquely challenging - the high water table and low-lying terrain around the River Witham create persistent upward moisture pressure in older properties. We survey thoroughly and treat only what needs treating.
We are a third-generation family business based in Grantham, around 31 miles from Boston. Our approach is straightforward - we identify the source of damp before recommending any treatment. In a town like Boston, where you have everything from medieval church buildings to Victorian terraces and inter-war semis, getting the diagnosis right first time is what saves homeowners unnecessary expense.
Boston has a varied housing stock shaped by its long history as a market and port town. The Georgian townhouses clustered near St Botolph's Church and along South Street often show signs of rising damp linked to original construction without a damp proof course. Victorian terraces around Wide Bargate and London Road are frequently affected by penetrating damp through deteriorating pointing and window surrounds. Properties in the Skirbeck Quarter tend to sit on lower ground, which adds to the moisture management challenges, particularly in older solid-wall construction.
In Boston properties, common warning signs include tide marks low on internal walls - particularly on ground floors - peeling wallpaper, a persistent musty smell, black mould in corners or around windows, and salt staining or efflorescence on brickwork. Rising damp is especially prevalent here due to the fenland water table, so ground-floor symptoms should never be ignored. Call us on 01780 410378 to arrange a professional survey.
We cover Boston and the wider south Lincolnshire area including Spalding, Sleaford, Skegness, and Horncastle, as well as smaller towns and villages across the surrounding fenland. If you are unsure whether we reach your location, give us a call on 01780 410378 and we can confirm quickly. Our coverage extends across Lincolnshire and into neighbouring counties.
Yes, it can. Properties close to the River Witham and in lower-lying parts of town - particularly around the Skirbeck Quarter and areas near the Haven - can experience flood-related damp on top of the rising damp that is already common in this area due to the high water table. The two problems have different causes and require different treatments, which is why a proper survey matters. We assess both risks as part of every inspection.
In most cases we can offer a survey within a few days of your enquiry. If you have a property sale pending or damp is causing immediate damage, please call us directly on 01780 410378 and we will do our best to prioritise your visit. We serve Boston regularly and our surveyors know the local housing stock well.
Yes. All of our damp proofing treatments are backed by a comprehensive 20-year guarantee. We only specify treatments we have full confidence in, using manufacturer-approved materials and proven methods. Our guarantee reflects the quality of the work we carry out on every job - and the fact that we have been doing this for over 50 years.
Book a local survey and our specialist team will visit your property in Boston to carry out a thorough assessment. You'll receive an honest, evidence-based report and a clear specification to resolve the problem properly - backed by our 20-year guarantee.
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