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22 January 2025 Structural Wall Strengthening – How Does It Work? Key Takeaways Structural wall strengthening is used to restore the stability of walls that have weakened due to movement, cracks,… Read more 15 January 2025 How to Get Rid of the Damp Basement Smell Key Takeaways A musty smell in a basement is often a sign of excess moisture, mould, or poor ventilation. Tackling… Read more 8 January 2025 How to Find Leaks in Damp Basement Walls Key Takeaways Damp in basements can spread throughout a property, causing structural issues, mould growth and health risks. Identifying leaks… Read more 1 January 2025 Tenants Can Sue Landlords for Cold, Damp or Unsafe Homes — Now With Stricter Deadlines Key Takeaways The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act empowers tenants to take action against landlords for unsafe or unhealthy… Read more 1 February 2021 Tapco Turns 50! As Tapco HomeDry closes in on a significant milestone, we are reflecting on half a century of service. Tapco was… Read more 19 July 2018 Damp and Condensation in your Home – The Full Explanation If there’s one thing you don’t want to encounter in your home, it’s damp.  That musty smell, the feeling of… Read more 9 July 2018 Damp Problems – How to Deal with Damp Damp is a problem that can affect homes all around the country, regardless of their age and type of construction. … Read more 28 June 2018 Can I Do my Own Basement Waterproofing? Here in the UK, having a  basement isn’t as common as in other countries but there are still a lot… Read more 18 June 2018 How to Deal with Residential Water Damage The water supply in our homes is one of the most important utilities we have, but when something goes wrong… Read more 26 May 2018 Why Converting Your Basement Can Improve Your Property? No matter what size your home is, there is always the need to add more space.  Extensions are popular and… Read more 9 May 2018 What Damp Issues to Look for Before Buying A House When you are considering buying a property, a survey to look for structural problems and issues that could cost money… Read more 6 May 2018 Damp Proofing Basements and Cellars in London Turn your unused basement or cellar into your favourite room As the price of property in London and the Home… 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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