Proofterior Group Limited
Proofterior specialist installing a chemical DPC on a Dorset property
ISSE accredited
Checkatrade approved member
Biokil Crown approved contractor
Yell reviewed business
ISSE accredited
Checkatrade approved member
Biokil Crown approved contractor
Yell reviewed business
ISSE accredited
Checkatrade approved member
Biokil Crown approved contractor
Yell reviewed business
ISSE accredited
Checkatrade approved member
Biokil Crown approved contractor
Yell reviewed business
ISSE accredited
Checkatrade approved member
Biokil Crown approved contractor
Yell reviewed business
ISSE accredited
Checkatrade approved member
Biokil Crown approved contractor
Yell reviewed business
Specialist property care

Damp Proof Course Injection in Dorset, Hampshire & Wiltshire

A damp proof course (DPC) is the barrier that stops ground moisture rising through your walls. Where the original DPC is missing or has failed, Proofterior installs a new chemical damp proof course by injection — a proven, minimally disruptive solution backed by a 25-year guarantee.

  • ISSE accredited
  • 25-year insured guarantee
  • In-house specialist team
01202 287503
4.9/5 · 200+ reviews

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What homeowners say

Genuine reviews from local homeowners

Over 200 verified reviews across Checkatrade, Google and Yell

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9.36/10
83 reviews
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4.9/5
106 reviews
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5.0/5
64 reviews
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“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.”

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Alex Richards-Taylor

Google review

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“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.”

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Ian M.

BH16 · Damp Investigation

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“Dylan and the Proofterior team were amazing. The report was incredibly comprehensive. Can’t recommend them enough.”

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Sam Short

Google review

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“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.”

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Chris G.

BH20 · Penetrating Damp Treatment

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“Dan was very thorough, professional and polite. Quick to respond and I would highly recommend.”

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Malik R.

Yell · Quick & Professional

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“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.”

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Nick Bennett

Google review

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“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.”

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Alan M.

BH23 · Flat Roof Reseal

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“Ashton was so friendly and informative. I’ve gone from worried to empowered — someone you can trust to do the right thing.”

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Suzanna Furbank

Google review

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“Really amazing service. Dan provided a really thorough damp investigation and a very helpful damp report. Very quick responses too.”

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Paul A.

Yell · Damp Investigation

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“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.”

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Verified Customer

SP6 · Damp Proofer

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“Dan provided a very professional service from start to finish. Very good communication and a first-class job.”

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Mark H.

Yell · Professional Service

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“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.”

A

Alex Richards-Taylor

Google review

Checkatrade logo

“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.”

I

Ian M.

BH16 · Damp Investigation

Google logo

“Dylan and the Proofterior team were amazing. The report was incredibly comprehensive. Can’t recommend them enough.”

S

Sam Short

Google review

Checkatrade logo

“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.”

C

Chris G.

BH20 · Penetrating Damp Treatment

Yell logo

“Dan was very thorough, professional and polite. Quick to respond and I would highly recommend.”

M

Malik R.

Yell · Quick & Professional

Google logo

“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.”

N

Nick Bennett

Google review

Checkatrade logo

“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.”

A

Alan M.

BH23 · Flat Roof Reseal

Google logo

“Ashton was so friendly and informative. I’ve gone from worried to empowered — someone you can trust to do the right thing.”

S

Suzanna Furbank

Google review

Yell logo

“Really amazing service. Dan provided a really thorough damp investigation and a very helpful damp report. Very quick responses too.”

P

Paul A.

Yell · Damp Investigation

Checkatrade logo

“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.”

V

Verified Customer

SP6 · Damp Proofer

Yell logo

“Dan provided a very professional service from start to finish. Very good communication and a first-class job.”

M

Mark H.

Yell · Professional Service

Understand the problem

What is Damp Proof Course Injection?

A damp proof course is a continuous water-resistant layer built into a wall to prevent moisture from the ground travelling upward. In older properties the original DPC may never have existed, or may have broken down, been bridged by raised ground levels, or been compromised during past building work. A modern remedial DPC is created by injecting a specialist damp-proofing cream into the mortar bed, where it forms a continuous water-repellent barrier along the base of the wall.

Proofterior technician injecting a chemical damp proof course into brickwork
Spot it early

The warning signs to look for

Catching the problem early keeps repairs simpler and less costly. If you notice any of these signs, it is worth booking a specialist survey before the damage spreads.

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Failed damp proof course causing damp at the base of an internal wall
  • Damp, discoloured patches along the base of walls
  • Tide marks or salt staining low on internal walls
  • External ground or render bridging the original DPC line
  • Blown or crumbling plaster near skirting level
  • Damp smell that lingers in ground-floor rooms
  • Rotting skirting boards or floor timbers
How we put it right

Our treatment process

Every job follows the same careful, diagnosis-first method — so you know exactly what is happening and why at each stage.

1

Full damp survey to confirm a failed or absent DPC is the cause

2

Removing skirting and contaminated plaster to expose the mortar bed

3

Drilling injection holes at precise, evenly spaced intervals

4

Injecting damp proof cream under pressure to form a continuous barrier

5

Re-plastering with a salt-resistant system and issuing your 25-year guarantee

Recent work

Damp Proof Course Injection — from our recent projects

Real photos from Proofterior jobs across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire — carried out by our own in-house team.

Drilling the mortar bed ready for damp proof course injection
Drilling the mortar bed ready for damp proof course injection
Chemical DPC installation in a Southampton living room
Chemical DPC installation in a Southampton living room
Failed damp proof course at a patio door threshold
Failed damp proof course at a patio door threshold
Brickwork repaired after damp proof course installation
Brickwork repaired after damp proof course installation
Interior wall restored and replastered after rising damp treatment
Interior wall restored and replastered after rising damp treatment
Before and after damp treatment in a Southampton home
Before and after damp treatment in a Southampton home
What you get

Included as standard

Complimentary property survey and diagnosis
Written report of findings
Chemical DPC injection
Salt-resistant re-plastering
25-year insured guarantee
Aftercare advice
Why homeowners choose us

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.

Local specialists

Damp Proof Course Injection across Bournemouth, Poole & the South Coast

Looking for a damp proof course in Bournemouth or DPC injection in Poole? Proofterior installs remedial chemical DPCs throughout Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne and Ferndown, along with Southampton and Winchester in Hampshire and Salisbury across Wiltshire. Period and Victorian homes right across the South Coast frequently have a failed or bridged original DPC, and our local team restores a continuous, guaranteed damp proof course with minimal disruption to your home.

Where we work

Covering Dorset, Hampshire & Wiltshire

Local knowledge, specialist expertise and lasting protection for the home you care about.

Common questions

Everything you might be wondering

It is one of the least disruptive damp treatments. Most homes remain fully habitable throughout, and a typical DPC installation is completed within a few days.

Our chemical damp proof courses are backed by a 25-year insured guarantee and are designed to provide a permanent barrier against rising ground moisture.

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