A damp, mould & timber specialist built on doing it properly
Proofterior is a new generation of specialist damp, mould and timber contractor and surveyor, caring for homes across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire. We exist because too many homeowners have been let down by quick fixes that treat the symptom and ignore the cause. We do the opposite — diagnose the real problem, put it right with our own team, and guarantee it for 25 years.
- ISSE accredited
- 25-year guarantee
- In-house specialist team
200+
Reviews across Google, Checkatrade & Yell
25 yr
Insured guarantee on every treatment
Vetted
Proofterior-trained specialists
3
Counties covered across the South
The people who'll look after your home
From your first survey through to the guarantee on the finished work, every stage is overseen by our founders. We work with a tight, close-knit team of vetted, Proofterior-trained specialists, many of whom have worked alongside us for years, so you get the same trusted faces and high-quality, PCA-standard work from start to finish, managed and guaranteed by Proofterior.
Dylan
Co-Founder & Project Manager
Dan
Co-Founder & Senior Surveyor
Karol
Plasterer & Head Technician
Ashton
Surveyor
Ivan
Technician & Roofer
Krystian
Technician & 1st and 2nd Fix
Harry
Technician & Project Co-ordinator
Founded to fix the cause, not just cover the symptom
We kept meeting homeowners who had already paid for damp work — sometimes more than once — only for the problem to return. The reason was almost always the same: the true cause was never properly diagnosed, so the treatment was never going to last.
Proofterior was founded to raise the bar. We combine qualified surveying with hands-on contracting, so the person who diagnoses your problem understands exactly how it needs to be put right. Every assessment follows Property Care Association guidance, uses calibrated moisture testing, and is explained to you in plain English.
We are a close-knit, founder-led team who genuinely care about the homes we work in. That means honest advice, meticulous workmanship, and a finished result we are proud to put our name — and our 25-year guarantee — behind.
“To be the specialist that South Coast homeowners trust with their most valuable asset — protecting homes and the families in them by getting damp, mould and timber work right the first time.”
It is a simple promise, but it shapes every survey we carry out and every job we complete.
The standards behind every Proofterior job
These are the principles our customers feel in the way we survey, communicate and work — the difference between a quick fix and a job done properly.
Diagnosis before treatment
Rising damp, penetrating damp and condensation look almost identical but need completely different solutions. We survey properly and treat the real cause — the reason our work lasts.
Our own in-house team
From survey to the final coat of plaster, every job is carried out by our trusted team of vetted, Proofterior-trained specialists and managed by us throughout — just consistent, accountable workmanship.
Recognised industry guidance
We follow Property Care Association guidance for damp, mould and timber work, so you can be confident the work is done the right way.
Honest, no-pressure advice
If your wall is fine, we will tell you. Our reputation is built on evidence-based recommendations, not selling treatments you do not need.
A finish you can be proud of
We treat your home like our own — protective sheeting, tidy sites, and a premium re-plastered finish ready to decorate. The details matter to us.
Long-term protection
We are not interested in quick fixes that fail. Every treatment is designed to keep your property dry, healthy and protected for decades — and backed by a 25-year guarantee.
Credentials you can rely on
We hold ourselves to recognised industry standards and are proud of the reputation we have earned with local homeowners.
Genuine reviews from local homeowners
Over 200 verified reviews across Checkatrade, Google and Yell
“Excellent service from start to finish. The survey was thorough and professional, with honest, evidence-based advice rather than trying to sell unnecessary work. I came away with complete peace of mind.”
Alex Richards-Taylor
Google review
“Excellent service throughout. Ashton came out to look at an issue raised on a part-exchange survey and, rather than recommend expensive remediation, told me honestly there was nothing wrong with the wall. Great to have an honest discussion.”
Ian M.
BH16 · Damp Investigation
“Dylan and the Proofterior team were amazing. The report was incredibly comprehensive. Can’t recommend them enough.”
Sam Short
Google review
“Very pleased with the work on our living room and bedroom walls. Punctual, polite and friendly, and completed on time even though it was Easter week. Many thanks to everyone at Proofterior.”
Chris G.
BH20 · Penetrating Damp Treatment
“Dan was very thorough, professional and polite. Quick to respond and I would highly recommend.”
Malik R.
Yell · Quick & Professional
“The workmen were clean, pleasant and efficient and took just one day. The very next day we noticed a big difference with the damp issue. Many thanks.”
Nick Bennett
Google review
“Able to fit my job in for the next day and completed in a day as agreed. Not the lowest quote, but it comes with a 25-year guarantee, which I wanted — long-term peace of mind was vital.”
Alan M.
BH23 · Flat Roof Reseal
“Ashton was so friendly and informative. I’ve gone from worried to empowered — someone you can trust to do the right thing.”
Suzanna Furbank
Google review
“Really amazing service. Dan provided a really thorough damp investigation and a very helpful damp report. Very quick responses too.”
Paul A.
Yell · Damp Investigation
“Happy with the speed — a full flat survey within a week. They explained our options, the price was extremely competitive, and our tenants are pleased with their fresher, safer flat.”
Verified Customer
SP6 · Damp Proofer
“Dan provided a very professional service from start to finish. Very good communication and a first-class job.”
Mark H.
Yell · Professional Service
“Excellent service from start to finish. The survey was thorough and professional, with honest, evidence-based advice rather than trying to sell unnecessary work. I came away with complete peace of mind.”
Alex Richards-Taylor
Google review
“Excellent service throughout. Ashton came out to look at an issue raised on a part-exchange survey and, rather than recommend expensive remediation, told me honestly there was nothing wrong with the wall. Great to have an honest discussion.”
Ian M.
BH16 · Damp Investigation
“Dylan and the Proofterior team were amazing. The report was incredibly comprehensive. Can’t recommend them enough.”
Sam Short
Google review
“Very pleased with the work on our living room and bedroom walls. Punctual, polite and friendly, and completed on time even though it was Easter week. Many thanks to everyone at Proofterior.”
Chris G.
BH20 · Penetrating Damp Treatment
“Dan was very thorough, professional and polite. Quick to respond and I would highly recommend.”
Malik R.
Yell · Quick & Professional
“The workmen were clean, pleasant and efficient and took just one day. The very next day we noticed a big difference with the damp issue. Many thanks.”
Nick Bennett
Google review
“Able to fit my job in for the next day and completed in a day as agreed. Not the lowest quote, but it comes with a 25-year guarantee, which I wanted — long-term peace of mind was vital.”
Alan M.
BH23 · Flat Roof Reseal
“Ashton was so friendly and informative. I’ve gone from worried to empowered — someone you can trust to do the right thing.”
Suzanna Furbank
Google review
“Really amazing service. Dan provided a really thorough damp investigation and a very helpful damp report. Very quick responses too.”
Paul A.
Yell · Damp Investigation
“Happy with the speed — a full flat survey within a week. They explained our options, the price was extremely competitive, and our tenants are pleased with their fresher, safer flat.”
Verified Customer
SP6 · Damp Proofer
“Dan provided a very professional service from start to finish. Very good communication and a first-class job.”
Mark H.
Yell · Professional Service
Covering Dorset, Hampshire & Wiltshire
Local knowledge, specialist expertise and lasting protection for the home you care about.
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