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21 October 2014 Woodworm Treatment And Prevention Woodworm: the very word strikes fear into the hearts of many property owners. Woodworm can cause masses of damage to… Read more 15 October 2014 Woodworm Infestations: What Are The Causes? If you’ve ever visited an older property then you’ve no doubt seen the effects of woodworm first hand. The timber… Read more 17 September 2014 How To Deal With Damp In The Home Over the last few months we’ve been adding a variety of articles to our site. In the hope of making… Read more 9 September 2014 Problems with Cavity Wall Ties: What Property Owners Need To Know Cavity walls have always presented builders with a unique problem. While the cavity is a vital part of modern household… Read more 26 August 2014 How to Prevent And Treat Mould on Furniture A common problem in modern homes is the proliferation of mould on or behind furniture. As many moulds give off… Read more 11 August 2014 What Are The Health Risks Associated With A Damp House? To many people in Britain, damp houses are simply a way of life. Our cool, moist climate combined with an… Read more 23 July 2014 Lowering the distress – dealing with the difficulties of blocked drains Blocked drains are common in every household. They are unpleasant, inconvenient and stressful to handle. They can be caused by… Read more 9 July 2014 Don’t get in too deep – waterproofing your basement Basement leakages are common problems and they can escalate if they are left unattended. Basement leakages not only weaken a… Read more 12 June 2014 Defending your home from water damage The flood season may be over but water damage can still occur in any property. Damp may have collected behind… Read more 12 June 2014 Groundwater Flooding Overview for the South of England 2014 The situation following the disastrous flooding of last year has seen conditions vastly improve and homes restored. However, groundwater flooding… Read more 21 May 2014 Looking up or down: whether to choose a loft or basement conversion Running out of room in your house in inevitable. Suddenly you don’t have enough space to house guests or extra… Read more 20 May 2014 Condensation control – keep your house dry and mould free A lot of everyday household activities and equipment produces warm and moist air. When this air comes in contact with… 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:

  • 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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