Unit 1 & 2, Grantham, NG31 9ST
Experienced damp proofing specialists serving Cambridge 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 Cambridge and surrounding areas across Cambridgeshire. Cambridge is a city of exceptional architectural variety - from medieval colleges to Victorian terraces and modern developments - and each building type presents its own moisture challenges. We survey across the full range of property types found here.
We are a third-generation family business based in Grantham, around 69 miles from Cambridge. Our approach is straightforward - we identify the source of damp before recommending any treatment. In a city like Cambridge, where many properties are listed or sit within conservation areas, getting the correct diagnosis before specifying any treatment is not just good practice - it is essential.
Cambridge has a varied housing stock ranging from medieval and Georgian townhouses near the Backs and city centre to dense Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Romsey and Chesterton. Properties in the Newnham and Grantchester areas often sit close to the River Cam and can be affected by the naturally high water table that runs beneath much of the city. The Victorian terrace streets in Romsey - such as those around Mill Road - are regularly affected by rising damp and penetrating damp through aged solid-wall construction. Newer developments in Trumpington and Arbury present different challenges, often related to condensation and ventilation rather than structural moisture ingress.
Common signs include tide marks on lower walls, peeling paint or wallpaper, a musty smell in ground-floor rooms, black mould on cold walls or in corners, and staining around window frames. Victorian terraces in Romsey and Chesterton are particularly prone to rising damp, while properties near the River Cam often show symptoms linked to high groundwater levels. If you notice any of these, call us on 01780 410378 to arrange a survey.
We cover Cambridge and the surrounding area including Peterborough, King's Lynn, and Ely, as well as villages and market towns across Cambridgeshire. If you are unsure whether we reach your location, call us on 01780 410378 and we can confirm. Our coverage extends across the East Midlands and into East Anglia.
Yes, it does. Much of Cambridge sits on low-lying ground close to the River Cam, and the water table in areas like Newnham, Chesterton, and parts of central Cambridge is notably high. This creates persistent upward moisture pressure on older buildings without an effective damp proof course. It also means that some properties experience what appears to be rising damp even when the original DPC is still present but overwhelmed by groundwater. A proper survey will establish the actual cause.
We aim to offer surveys within a few days of your enquiry. If you need something urgent - for example, a survey ahead of a property purchase - call us directly on 01780 410378 and we will do our best to fit you in quickly. We visit Cambridge regularly and our surveyors understand the particular challenges of the local housing stock.
Yes. All treatments we carry out are backed by a 20-year guarantee. We use manufacturer-approved materials and proven methods, and we only recommend work that is genuinely needed. Our guarantee is backed by the longevity of our business - we have been providing damp proofing services since 1972.
Book a local survey and our specialist team will visit your property in Cambridge 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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