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20 March 2017 Health Implications of Mould in the Home Sometimes we get sick when we are in our own homes and many of those times it is because we… Read more 19 March 2017 Condensation is the Landlord’s Curse… As a landlord, there’s one call you really don’t want from your tenants – the one that tells you they’ve… Read more 10 March 2017 How to Get Rid of a Musty Smell in the House? Typically, we think of older properties as having a musty smell that results from their age and from assorted substances… Read more 9 March 2017 What is The Best Way to Deal with Damp? When you discover signs of damp in your home, you can have a bit of a panic. After all, we… Read more 9 March 2017 Condensation, the Facts: Dealing with Condensation Of all the damp problems that can affect a home, condensation is probably the least serious at first and the… Read more 8 March 2017 Rising Damp – Simply Explained There are a few problems that homeowners and property owners don’t want an expert to tell that they have.  One… Read more 5 March 2017 Tenant or Landlord – Who is Responsible for That Mould? Whether you own the property and rent it out or live in the property and rent it from the landlord,… Read more 4 March 2017 What Damp Can Do to the Structure of Your Home Damp is the most common problem to affect properties, especially older ones where the damp proofing isn’t to the modern… Read more 4 March 2017 Damp Issues When Selling/Buying a Property When you are buying a new property or looking to sell one, there a lot of elements to consider, ranging… Read more 2 March 2017 Your Health – How Can Damp Have an Impact? Damp and its many related conditions can cause a lot of damage to your home but more importantly it can… Read more 2 March 2017 Damp Proof Course, Just What Is It? A damp proof course is a crucial part of protecting your home from the damage caused by groundwater rising up… Read more 28 February 2017 The importance of damp proofing properly WHY USE A SPECIALIST? . You wouldn’t employ a plumber to build your new wardrobes or a carpenter to install… Read more

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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.

We regularly work with:

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  • Estate agents
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  • Commercial property owners
  • Housing associations
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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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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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