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22 June 2017 Guide to Damp Proofing for Period Properties For anyone who has owned, lived in or even working in a period property, the issue of damp will be… Read more 15 June 2017 Dry-Rot Treatment and Eradication – What You Need to Know If there’s one thing that a homeowner doesn’t want to hear, it’s the words, ‘your property has dry-rot’.  This is… Read more 11 June 2017 Tips for Eradicating Moisture in a Damp Cellar For many new businesses, such as shops and restaurants that are constantly opening in and around London every day, having… Read more 24 May 2017 Damp in Basement and Cellars – What to Look Out For Across the country, there are many homes that have basements or cellars that are often used a little like a… Read more 16 May 2017 Managing Damp in Old Buildings The issues of managing damp in old buildings isn’t new, as anyone who works with older properties will know.  Whilst… Read more 25 April 2017 Sources of Moisture in Buildings Dampness is something we often associated with older buildings but even the newest house can suffer from damp problems if… Read more 20 April 2017 Can Damp Proofing Help Lower Your Carbon Footprint? Rarely a day goes by on the news where there isn’t a story about climate change and an increasing number… Read more 17 April 2017 The Causes of Penetrating Damp For many homeowners, damp is a problem they encounter at some point.  While there is a temptation to ignore the… Read more 23 March 2017 Why You Should See if Damp Proofing Will Benefit Your Property Owning your home can be expensive and there seems to be a constant list of things to do that all… Read more 22 March 2017 Is Mould Making Your Family Sick? Our homes are the place that we go to relax, be with our family and feel safest but sometimes they… Read more 21 March 2017 Diagnosing the Causes of Dampness in Buildings Damp remains one of the most common problems in homes of all ages across the country. Dampness is caused by… Read more 20 March 2017 5 Ways Your Rented House Could be Making You Ill We often think that illnesses come from outside our homes and that we bring them in with us. But sometimes,… Read more

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Serving London, Surrey & the Home Counties

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.

We regularly work with:

  • Homeowners
  • Landlords
  • Estate agents
  • Property managers
  • Commercial property owners
  • Housing associations
  • Local authorities

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

Why choose us

Established in 1971

Choosing Tapco HomeDry means choosing a company with a proven history of protecting properties across the South East.

  • Established in 1971
  • Over 55 years of industry experience
  • Thousands of successful property surveys
  • Honest, practical advice
  • Qualified specialist surveys
  • Comprehensive guarantees
  • Trusted by homeowners and commercial clients

We believe every property deserves an individual assessment. That’s why our recommendations are based on what your building genuinely needs, not unnecessary treatments.

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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.

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