UK Enterprise Awards 2024

Damp, rot, mould, and woodworm are all fairly common and treatable problems, but when left untreated, the damage that they can have on a property over time can be drastic and incredibly costly. Luckily, for those living in and around Cumbria, local family business Damp Tech Ltd is on hand to help, offering a range of services that span damp proofing; timber treatment for dry rot, wet rot, and woodworm; tackling mould and condensation, as well as carrying out basement and cellar conversions. Best Damp Proofing Solutions Provider 2024 - Cumbria For almost 25 years now, Damp Tech has been serving the people of Cumbria as a familyrun damp proofing specialist and building contractor. At the helm is Founder and Director Craig Douglas, who runs the business with help from his wife, Anna Douglas, who handles the administration and is office manager. A damp proofing specialist who has worked in the field since leaving school aged 16, it was upon relocating from North Wales to Cumbria in 2000 that Craig took the leap and started his own business. In the years since, Damp Tech has gone from strength to strength, and today enjoys a reputation as a leading company in the region. Across the company’s diverse and varied projects, Craig works with a number of highly skilled local tradesman to deliver on the business’ promise of quality. Not only does Damp Tech execute a host of domestic and commercial works, but it also has a track record of successfully managing several building projects throughout the region, from barn conversions through to apartments and hotels. Operating out of the awe-inspiring rural county of Cumbria, it is no surprise that this husband-and-wife team value partnering with local businesses, and they strive to always use local contractors, building suppliers, and plant hire as far as possible. The intimate nature of this operation also means that the business is defined by the family values that it holds at its core, affording all clients an experience defined by high standards of workmanship and excellent value for money, underpinned by a distinct air of reliability. Anybody seeking to work with Craig and Anna as a contractor must first uphold the values that permeate throughout the business and be capable of delivering a quality of work that is fitting of the company’s industry-leading reputation. To ensure that this is consistently the case, Damp Tech usually works with a revolving team of local tradesmen, individuals who take pride in their work and go out of their way to achieve outstanding results. Such consistency is key when it comes to building good working relationships with clients. Working in an industry that can bring with it many challenges, Craig, Anna, and their contractors take things one step at a time, ensuring success by prizing the likes of strong client communication, nurturing trust so that the team can manage a vision within the set budget, and remaining honest with any issues that arise or when things do not quite go to plan. Through this approach, the team are able to resolve problems quickly and effectively, keep stress levels at a minimum, and continue to set the gold standard for customer service. Nevertheless, some issues are out of Damp Tech’s control, and the current cost-ofliving crisis is impacting the building trade right across the UK. People are having to be careful with their money, and this means that household issues are put on the backburner indefinitely. As touched upon previously, ignoring the signs of such conditions as damp and rot can make the issue more expensive down the line, so even if money is tight, it is always worth seeking out the advice of a specialist, which can be done for free with a Damp Tech consultation. Despite the increase in living costs, the company’s home base of the Lake District is generally a prosperous area, and the team here are enjoying the opportunity to work with a number of clients seeking to add additional living quarters to their properties, many of which will be rented out as a result of the bustling tourist trade. Craig shares with us that he has a number of projects of this sort lined up over the coming months, and on the back of this, the company is thinking about investing in a property of its own, either to fix up and sell or rent. Providing a service of unparalleled quality across every project which it undertakes, it is our pleasure to celebrate Damp Tech Ltd in the UK Enterprise Awards 2024. Contact: Craig Douglas Company: Damp Tech Ltd Web Address: https://www.damptechlimited.co.uk/

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