Established in 1848, John Newton & Company is a market leader in the UK for damp proofing and structural waterproofing solutions, including basement waterproofing and pumping products.
Newtons Offer:
- An extensive product range to meet all your waterproofing and damp proofing requirements. As an independent company, we are not tied to one manufacturer, so can source the best products from a range of suppliers
- Free technical advice – Our experts can design and modify technical drawings in all formats and design a waterproofing solution best suited to your needs.
- RIBA Approved CPDs - New CPD for specifiers on the changes to BS8102: The Protection of Structures from Water From the Ground - Book Now
- Guaranteed installation from a Newton Specialist Waterproofing Contractor. Our nationwide network of damp proofing and basement waterproofing contractors offer guaranteed solutions. Request List of Registered Installers
Complete Waterproofing Solutions to BS8102:2009
Newton provide waterproofing products for all 3 types of waterproofing defined within BS8102:
- Type A (barrier) protection – Newton System 100 – Cementitious Products, Newton System 200 – Deck and Roofing and Newton System 400 – External Waterproofing
- Type B (structurally integral) protection – Newton System 300 – Waterproofing of Concrete Structures
- Type C (drained) protection – Newton System 500 – Cavity Drain Waterproofing
Basement Waterproofing and Tanking
Newton’s market leading basement waterproofing solution Newton System 500 offers a proven and highly effective waterproof membrane system for basements and cellars. It is commonly used where conventional tanking has failed and complies with BS 8102:2009 Regulations.
Newton System 500 is the basement waterproofing solution of choice for professional specifiers and waterproofing contractors.
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, Newton 805 Newlath, remains the original meshed membrane, and over two million metres 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 permanent solution for damp proofing walls
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Sump Pumps
& Pumping Systems
Newton’s pumping range has been developed to provide a broad range of submersible sump pumps and sump chambers for controlling clear ground water, grey water, effluent or sewage.
The Titan Sump Pump is the largest selling packaged sump pump system in the United Kingdom
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Watch Videos
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Testimonials
“I have had Newton System 500 installed in the cellar of my London Victorian property following failure of the previous tanking system as a result of a burst water main in 2009. To say that I am very satisfied with the customer experience with John Newton to date and Newton System 500 is an understatement! The technical team at John Newton are “par excellence”. The company as a whole is exemplary and commendable putting the customer always first and tailoring solutions to meet customer needs” -
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Please Note: 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.
Further Information and Registered Installers
For further information or to speak to one of our technical experts, please ring 020 7237 1217. For a list of Newton Specialist Basement Contractors (NSBC) in your area, please e-mail info@newton-membranes.co.uk or fill out our online form: Request List of Registered Installers







