Blandford Forum is one of Dorset’s architectural treasures. This elegant Georgian town on the banks of the River Stour — just down the road from the Royal Signals base — is known for its distinctive 18th-century buildings and strong community feel. But behind those handsome front doors, many homeowners are fighting the same battle: hard water and the limescale it leaves behind.

How Hard Is the Water in Blandford?

Across the DT11 postcode, water hardness typically measures between 280 and 290 PPM, with an average of about 285 PPM. That places Blandford firmly in “very hard” territory, and around 90% of homes in the area are affected. The chalk geology of the Stour valley is the reason — it’s the same geology that gives the area its rolling downland, but it also loads the water supply with calcium and magnesium.

What That Means Day to Day

Hard water at these levels leaves visible limescale on taps, shower screens, and kettles. It also creates hidden scale inside your boiler and pipes, which reduces heating efficiency and drives up energy costs. You’ll use more soap, more shampoo, and more cleaning products — and your appliances won’t last as long as they should.

Our Service in Blandford

Southern Softflow has been helping Blandford households tackle hard water for years. We supply and install water softeners from Kinetico, Harvey, Infinity, and TwinTec, matching each system to the specific needs of your home. Our local team carries out a free survey, recommends the right unit, and handles installation — typically in around two hours.

Why Choose Southern Softflow?

Free home survey with water hardness testing
Fixed-price quotes — no hidden extras
Quick, clean installation by experienced fitters
Ongoing servicing and salt delivery across DT11
Over 20 years of experience in Dorset

Book Your Free Survey

If you’re in Blandford Forum or the surrounding villages, call us on 01202 828 241. We’ll arrange a convenient time to visit, test your water, and show you how a softener can make a real difference.

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What Our Customers Say

“Excellent service from start to finish. The team were professional, punctual and cleaned up after themselves. The water softener has made such a difference to our home.”

“Ben was very knowledgeable and gave us great advice. The installation was completed quickly and the team left everything spotless.”

“We have been customers for over 10 years. The annual service is always prompt and professional. Would not use anyone else for our water treatment needs.”

“From the beginning, speaking to Edith, Ben coming to the house and Will fitting the water softener the service was impeccable and would thoroughly recommend this company to anyone. An excellent product has been fitted and we are now enjoying beautiful water. Thank you all so much.”

“The drinking water system has transformed our kitchen. No more plastic bottles and the water tastes amazing. Installation was quick and hassle-free.”

“Brilliant company. Had our softener installed last month and already noticing the difference. Skin feels softer, kettle stays clean, and the shower glass is so much easier to keep looking good. Wish we had done it years ago!”