in conversation with... Lewis Pollock

The team here have been very welcoming and I feel very settled. It feels like I have already been here for years.

Tell us about your time at the Chamber.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at the Chamber so far. The team here have been very welcoming and I feel very settled. It feels like I have already been here for years.

What has been your proudest moment?

I would have to say becoming a father to my two daughters. They bring so much light into my life every day and I am so grateful and proud.

Do you have a favourite event?

Having recently started I have not been to one yet, but I am very much looking forward to the Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards and our summer party. Both of these should be a great time for everyone.

When you are away from the office, what do you enjoy doing?

I like spending time with my family, playing football with my friends once a week and going to watch my beloved team Tottenham Hotspur.

If you could have a dinner party with three guests, living or dead, who would you invite?

Paul Gascoigne, Chris Eubank and Muhammad Ali. A good mix of characters that would make a good night.

Tell us about the best holiday you’ve ever had.

Cancun, Mexico. Beautiful beaches, lovely blue sea – what more can you really ask for?

And, finally, tell us something people may not know about you. I once had trials at West Ham United as a teenager.

Dampcure-Woodcure Ltd was established in 1959 and are celebrating their 65th anniversary. The business was born in Watford by John Darling, his wife Carole and father George, who were experienced builders and property developers.

Rising Damp: Practically all buildings are surrounded by natural moisture which is trying to get into the dry structure of the building.

Rising Damp: Practically all buildings are surrounded by natural moisture which is trying to get into the dry structure of the building.

They found that the older properties suffered with rising damp, dry rot and wet rot, woodworm problems and wet cellars/basements which needed treating. This is when Dampcure Woodcure was born. Ever since then they have been treating houses for private clients, housing associations and architects as well as commercial projects such as Schools, Hotels, Prisons, and more.

Dry Rot: The true dry rot fungus is formerly known as a brown rot, causing large cuboidal shaped cracks (i.e. square fractures) and usually occurs in timber in contact with damp brickwork and poorly ventilated conditions.

Dry Rot: The true dry rot fungus is formerly known as a brown rot, causing large cuboidal shaped cracks (i.e. square fractures) and usually occurs in timber in contact with damp brickwork and poorly ventilated conditions.

Carole and Johns daughter Claire first came to the office as a young child and soon learned the business where she is now a working Director overseeing the day to day running of the business and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Carole and John were actively involved in the business until 2021 when they tragically became victims of Covid-19.

Woodworm: The active life cycle of the woodworm species can vary from 1 year to 14 years.

in Damp tigation is necessary for an accurate cure.

Wet Rot: There are several species of Wet Rot so a thorough investigation is necessary for an accurate cure.

Basement Waterproong: Where oors and walls are below ground level these will always be subject to water penetration. Our Waterproong system can make these areas dry and habitable.

Basement Waterproong: Where oors and walls are below ground level these will always be subject to water penetration. Our Waterproong system can make these areas dry and habitable.

Condensation: Airborne water vapour cools and forms on cold surfaces.

STRUCTURALWATERPROOFING

Working alongside Claire is her partner Nick who is Director of Operations as well as a qualified Domestic Ventilation Specialist advising many Housing Associations and private clients on Condensation issues. Claire’s daughter Nellie is in charge of the Sales department giving clients help with enquiries and booking in surveys.

From our Surveyor, Technicians, and Plasterers who are all qualified and experienced professionals with over 200 Years of service with Dampcure-Woodcure Ltd between them.

Dampcure-Woodcure Ltd continues to serve many parts of London, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and with the addition of a new office in West Northants can now cover Northants, Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes.

Condensation: Airborne water vapour cools and forms on cold surfaces.

: The ac building.

Dry Rot: The true dry rot fungus is formerly known as a brown rot, causing large cuboidal shaped cracks (i.e. square fractures) and usually occurs in timber in contact with damp brickwork and poorly ventilated conditions.

Wet Rot: There are several species of Wet Rot so a thorough investigation is necessary for

Where oors and walls are below ground level these will always be subject to water penetration. Our Waterproong system can make these areas dry and habitable.

Condensation: Airborne water vapour cools and forms on cold surfaces.