Damp, Mould & Timber Specialists in Poole
Poole is a short drive from our Bournemouth head office, so our own surveyors and technicians are in the town most weeks. We look after Victorian and Edwardian villas in Parkstone and Branksome, harbour-side homes in Hamworthy and Lilliput, and family houses on Canford Heath and in Broadstone. Every visit starts with a complimentary survey and a clear written diagnosis.
- ISSE accredited
- 25-year insured guarantee
- In-house specialist team
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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
Areas we cover near Poole
Our specialists regularly work throughout Poole and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Why Poole homes get damp
The harbour, the age of the housing and the way many big houses have been converted all play a part. These are the issues we see most in Poole.
Low-lying ground near the harbour
Homes near Holes Bay, Hamworthy and the Old Town sit on wet ground. Older or bridged damp proof courses struggle, and ground-floor walls show tide marks and salts.
Driving rain on exposed walls
Walls facing the harbour and the sea at Sandbanks, Lilliput and Branksome Park take the weather head on. Tired pointing and cracked render let it through.
Condensation in converted flats
Parkstone and Branksome villas split into flats often have cold solid walls and poor airflow, so black mould builds up in bedrooms and bathrooms.
Damp under suspended floors
Blocked air bricks and raised paths stop subfloor ventilation, leading to rot and woodworm in joists in older Poole homes.
Services we provide in Poole
Every service is delivered by our own in-house team and backed by our 25-year guarantee.
Your local damp, mould & timber team in Poole
Poole is really several towns in one. The Old Town around the Quay has Georgian merchants' houses and old cottages with solid walls and lime mortar. Parkstone, Lower Parkstone and Branksome grew in the late Victorian and Edwardian years, with big brick villas that have often been split into flats. Broadstone has a mix of period and inter-war homes, while Canford Heath and Upton are mostly later 20th-century estates. Around Holes Bay and Hamworthy the ground is low and close to the harbour, and homes facing the water at Sandbanks and Lilliput take a lot of wind-driven rain. That mix means one Poole street can have rising damp, the next condensation and the next penetrating damp, so our in-depth surveys always confirm the cause before we recommend anything.
Built to impress, built to last
Diagnosis first
We identify the real cause before recommending any treatment. No guesswork, and never unnecessary work.
In-house specialist team
Vetted, Proofterior-trained specialists, managed by us from survey to completion. No compromises.
25-year guarantee
Every treatment is backed by our 25-year insured guarantee, giving you lasting protection and peace of mind.
Recent projects near Poole
Real photos from Proofterior jobs in and around the area — surveyed, treated and finished by our own in-house team.
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Everything you might be wondering
All of it, including Parkstone, Branksome, Broadstone, Canford Heath, Hamworthy, Oakdale, Upton, Lilliput and Sandbanks. Our head office is in Bournemouth, so Poole is part of our everyday area.
It can be a factor, because ground moisture and driving rain are both higher near the water. But condensation causes similar marks, so we take moisture readings to find the real cause before recommending any work.
Yes. We regularly survey flats in Parkstone and Branksome conversions, and we can advise leaseholders, freeholders and managing agents on shared walls and communal areas.
Yes. Your initial survey costs nothing and there is no obligation. Request a callback and we’ll call you back within 5 minutes, or ring 01202 287503.
Yes. Our treatments come with a 25-year guarantee and follow Property Care Association (PCA) guidance.
Get clear, honest answers about your home in Poole
A qualified specialist will visit your property, carry out a thorough inspection and give you clear recommendations in plain English — everything explained in one visit, with no obligation.