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Damp Proofing for London Properties Damp proofing property for over 46 years     If you are fortunate enough to own or manage a property… Read more The Most Destructive Woodworm in Surrey You will like it even less if it attacks your house   Without doubt the most destructive wood boring insect… Read more Another Basement Damp Proofing Disaster in London [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Recently Tapco HomeDry were instructed to carry out an urgent survey on a flooded basement in Knightsbridge, SW London. We… Read more Tapco HomeDry are now an accredited Which? Trusted trader [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tapco HomeDry are pleased to announce that we are now an accredited Which? Trusted trader. When you choose Tapco HomeDry… Read more Structural Survey, Damp & Timber Survey or both?       For most people their property, or a property they are purchasing, is the most significant investment they… Read more Dry-Rot and Eradicating it. Probably the most destructive thing your property can have   A brief description of dry rot and how we eradicate… Read more Wall Ties, Brick Stitching, Pointing. What are they? These are some of the things that bond your house together         There will come a time… Read more When does a property need Damp Proofing? A brief description of damp     There are many household issues that could affect your property at any given… Read more Wood Rotting Fungi and Woodworm Don’t wait until you fall through the floor     Wood rot is when wooden structures of a property decay… Read more What is a High Density Water Barrier? It is A High performance barrier for new buildings   High Density Water Barrier: Explained This form of damp proofing… Read more Five Places to Begin your Property Maintenance this Spring: Spring is so close, you can almost touch it. Those warmer days are coming, and we’re leaving the cold, harsh… Read more Four Ways to Protect your Property from Flooding:   A flood is quite simply one of the worst nightmares that could ever befall your home. The unwanted water… 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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