Insurance-approved drying and repair after leaks, burst pipes and floods, with moisture monitored until your property is properly dry. Covering Thurrock & Grays, Chelmsford and Brentwood and across Essex.
Book a surveyWater doesn't simply evaporate after a leak or flood. It soaks into plaster, screeds, floor voids and structural timber, where it can cause mould, timber decay and failed decorations long after the surface looks dry.
Our technicians dry Essex properties properly, monitor moisture until it reaches safe levels, then carry out the repairs, working with your insurer where needed.
We restore water-damaged properties across south-west Essex, drying the structure fully before repair so problems don't reappear later.
Most of south Essex sits on London Clay, which swells when wet and shrinks in dry summers. That seasonal movement is a common contributor to cracked walls, and the clay's poor drainage keeps ground floors and cellars under moisture pressure.
Low-lying areas near the Thames estuary are exposed to wind-driven rain and high groundwater, and timber-framed buildings are prone to rot wherever water gets in.
Low-lying areas near the Thames estuary with a high water table, where flooding and water damage are risks.
A city with Victorian terraces and modern apartments near the Chelmer, where damp and condensation are frequent findings.
Victorian, Edwardian and interwar family homes on London Clay, where rising damp and cracked walls are common.
We start by finding out where the water has gone. Moisture meters and thermal readings show how far it has spread through walls and floors. Specialist drying equipment is then set up and monitored, with readings recorded so there is a clear record for your insurer.
Once materials are dry, we replace damaged plaster, flooring and timber and reinstate the affected rooms. Because we are also damp and timber specialists, we check for secondary problems such as wet rot or salts that a general builder might miss.
We are insurance approved and can deal with your insurer directly, which takes a great deal of stress out of the process.
A PCA-qualified, commission-free surveyor visits your Essex property, investigates with calibrated equipment and identifies the cause.
You receive a clear written report explaining what we found and what we recommend, with a fixed quotation and no hidden extras.
Our own trained team carries out the work, protecting your home, keeping dust down and leaving everything clean.
You receive a written guarantee, which can be protected by an Insurance Backed Guarantee for a single premium.
We survey properties in south-west Essex, including Brentwood, Epping, Loughton, Billericay and Chelmsford. We regularly work in Basildon, Aveley, Billericay, Blackmore, Brentwood and Buckhurst Hill, and throughout Brentwood, Epping Forest, Chelmsford, Basildon and Thurrock.
Towns and areas we cover in Essex
Find out more about our water damage restoration service.
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If you’ve noticed any of these issues, arranging a professional survey is the best way to identify the cause and prevent further damage.
Many home insurance policies cover escape of water. We are insurance approved and can work with your insurer and loss adjuster on the drying and repair.
It depends on the materials and how much water was involved. We monitor moisture throughout and only start reinstatement when readings confirm it is dry.
Turn off the water at the stop tap if it is safe to, switch off electrics in affected areas, move belongings out of harm's way, photograph the damage for your insurer and call us.
Yes. Timber that stays wet after a leak is at risk of wet rot and, in some conditions, dry rot. Proper drying and a timber inspection reduce that risk.
We survey properties in south-west Essex, including Brentwood, Epping, Loughton, Billericay and Chelmsford. Call us to check further afield.
It can. London Clay holds water against walls and floors, and it swells and shrinks with the seasons, which contributes to damp ground floors and cracked walls. A survey will show whether it is affecting your home.
We survey properties in south-west Essex, including Brentwood, Epping, Loughton, Billericay and Chelmsford. Towns we visit regularly include Basildon, Aveley, Billericay, Blackmore, Brentwood, Buckhurst Hill, Chelmsford and Corringham. If yours isn't listed, give us a call and we'll confirm.
Also in Essex
Our other specialist services for Essex homes, landlords and businesses.
Rising damp, penetrating damp and damp proof courses. Most common around Chelmsford and Brentwood.
Dry rot, wet rot and woodworm. Most common around the Essex villages and Chelmsford.
Basement damp proofing, tanking and conversions. Most common around Chelmsford and Thurrock & Grays.
Black mould, streaming windows and ventilation. Most common around Chelmsford and Brentwood.
Pre-purchase and mortgage surveys. Especially worthwhile for older homes around the Essex villages and Chelmsford.
Wall tie replacement and crack stitching. Most common around Brentwood and Epping & Loughton.
Client testimonials
Our living room and hall was badly damaged by a leaking pipe from the flat above. Not only did they do an excellent job repairing it but they dealt with my insurance company who paid me in full. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
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From our offices in Thames Ditton and Esher, our surveyors cover London and the surrounding counties, providing fast response times for residential and commercial properties alike.
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Whether your property requires a damp survey, timber inspection or basement waterproofing system, our experienced team is ready to help.
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Why Tapco
Established in 1971
Choosing Tapco HomeDry means choosing a company with a proven history of protecting properties across the South East.
We believe every property deserves an individual assessment. That’s why our recommendations are based on what your building genuinely needs, not unnecessary treatments.
Tapco (Preservation) Ltd is an Introducer Appointed Representative (Financial Services Register No. 423558) of Phoenix Financial Consultants Limited (Phoenix). Phoenix is a credit broker, not a lender. Phoenix is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 539195), and offers finance from its panel of lenders. All finance subject to status and credit checks.
