Digital marketing support helps damp-proofing company add clients and boost turnover by 15%

Background

Established in Watford in 1959, Dampcure Woodcure is a fourth-generation family business providing specialist damp-proofing and wood-treatment services for commercial and residential properties.

The Challenge

After being appointed as Head of Operations, Nick Sperrin wanted to modernise the company by replacing out-of-date systems and improve its approach to digital marketing.

Nick heard about the Get Growing 2 business-support programme and so approached Hertfordshire Growth Hub for help.

The Solution

Our dedicated Growth Account Manager, Steve Armitage, spent time getting to know the business, the challenges it faced and its goals. We then helped Nick apply for a business support grant that enabled him to access specialist advice to develop a comprehensive digital marketing plan, which included the redesign of the company’s website

The Impact

The new website has led to greater exposure for Dampcure Woodcure, a 25% rise in enquiries and an increase in the number of clients. As a result, turnover has been boosted by 15%.

Nick is now looking to use the marketing advice he accessed via the Growth Hub to increase partnerships with housing associations and carry out more condensation surveys. He’s also planning to digitise business processes and reduce the use of paper files.

Without the support of the Growth Hub or access to Get Growing 2, Nick says the company would not have been able to reach its objectives as quickly or efficiently.

Client Quote

“The support we’ve had has been excellent. It was good to work with someone focused on the growth of the business and not just trying to sell me something.” Nick Sperrin, Head of Operations, Dampcure Woodcure