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24 December 2015 Structural Brickwork Stitching. What is it? If you live in an older house, the chances are you may have experienced structural problems. As the house moves… Read more 17 December 2015 Lateral Damp Penetration Explained Lateral penetrating damp is a very specific problem in the home, and it is easily misdiagnosed. It’s a problem that… Read more 25 November 2015 Four Tips for Spotting Rising Damp in your Home Rising damp is one of the most common, but most dangerous problems in your home. As you can tell by… Read more 18 November 2015 How to Prevent Condensation in your Property We’ve all seen condensation in our homes. It’s the little droplets of water that form on our windows and mirrors.… Read more 28 October 2015 Blocked drains. Who’s guilty? Blocked drains present quite the problem for homeowners. The consequences of blocked drains are severe; whether it be a toilet… Read more 29 September 2015 Seven Signs That Your Home Needs Property Maintenance If your property is going to ruin, you need to take action before it’s too late. When people fail to… Read more 25 September 2015 The long-term impact of Dry Rot in your home There are many things that can affect the structure of your home, but few are as terrifying as the dreaded… Read more 21 September 2015 6 Reasons Why Water Damage Restoration is Critically Important From sewage pipes bursting to flash floods, there is a myriad of things that cause water damage. When your home… Read more 18 September 2015 Wet Rot Fungus. Do you have it? When you’re a property owner, the last thing you want to happen is for your home to rot. It may… Read more 4 August 2015 Specialist Property Surveys   If you are in the process of purchasing a property, you may have possibly been told by your lender… Read more 31 July 2015 How it all began … The Tapco Homedry Story  Tapco HomeDry has been established since February 1971 and for over 44 years we have been based on the outskirts… Read more 21 July 2015 Damp & Dry Rot Surveys Oxfordshire Tapco HomeDry are carrying out many damp proofing, water damage and timber decay surveys, together with restoration and preservation treatment contracts, to… 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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