The Leading Independent Supplier of Basement Waterproofing, Damp Proofing and Pumping Systems, Est. 1848

John Newton & Company is a market leader in the UK for damp proofing and basement waterproofing solutions for damp walls and damp basements. With over 160 years experience, Newtons is renowned for its innovation, technical expertise, reliability and outstanding range of basement waterproofing membranes and damp proofing products. We are still an independent, family run business that believes in providing personal, friendly service where one call puts you straight in touch with an expert member of our team.

Basement Waterproofing

Basement waterproofing and damp proofing is essential to protect property structures.  John Newton & Company’s market leading basement waterproofing solution, Newton System 500, offers a proven and effective waterproof membrane system. Newton System 500 is the product of choice for professional specifiers and waterproofing contractors. At the core of the system is John Newton & Company’s range of highest quality specialist waterproof membranes, sump pumps and drainage membranes, all of which ensure that Newton System 500 sets new standards in basement waterproofing for performance and reliability.

Damp Proofing

John Newton & Company were the original innovators in damp proofing, having introduced a ventilated damp proof membrane in 1937. Our leading damp proof membrane, Newlath 2000, remains the original meshed membrane, and over two million metres of it have been used nationally since its introduction. Our damp proof membranes have been used on thousands of properties including Windsor Castle and the Houses of Parliament.

Newton Damp Proof Membranes are quick and clean to install and offer a cost effective, permanent solution for damp proofing walls

Expert Technical Advice

Our expert technical staff will be delighted to advise you on all aspects of waterproofing and damp proofing for any job, large or small. We can also put you in touch with trained, reliable contractors in your area.

Newton Specialist Basement Contractors

We also operate the Newton Specialist Basement Contractors (NSBC) scheme. Newton NSBC Contractors are an elite group of professional waterproofing contractors who work in partnership with John Newton to provide the specifier and their clients with the highest quality products, design and installation available in all aspects of domestic and commercial waterproofing.

Quote from just one of our many satisfied customers:

"I believe that the John Newton products are excellent and the customer service experience to date on the whole for me has been first rate and exemplary … I will have no reservation in recommending your products and services to anyone that I know who is considering basement waterproofing or damp proofing." -                     Mr Jenkins, Architect, Westminster Borough, London

The drawings and specifications within this website are for guidance only. The waterproofing system designer is responsible for producing the final specification for the project and therefore has the right to amend our recommendations.