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Damp & Dry Rot Surveys Oxfordshire

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Tapco HomeDry are carrying out many damp proofing, water damage and timber decay surveys, together with restoration and preservation treatment contracts, to residential and commercial properties throughout Oxfordshire. Our fully qualified and experienced timber and damp surveyors and technicians are ideally situated in Surrey, close to the M25 and M40 to get them into Oxfordshire in no time…
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Plumbing leak, water damage in London.

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Following a call from a very upset and distressed client who had returned home from a weekend away only to discover water damage to her kitchen floors, walls and floorcoverings, an urgent appointment was made for one of our experienced and qualified damp surveyors to visit the property. Using a Thermal Imaging Camera and damp…
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Free timber & damp surveys in London?

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When something sounds to good to be true that’s because it usually is! We all know that very few things in life are free and in the case of a timber and damp surveyor, someone has to pay his salary and expenses and that someone has to be you. A free survey is usually carried out by commission…
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Cavity Wall Tie Surveys

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  Cavity Wall Tie Surveys Cracks or bulges appearing on external walls could mean structural movement! If you or your structural surveyor have found horizontal or more importantly vertical cracking or bulges to external wall surfaces it could mean there is structural movement. Structural movement or separation of the brickwork caused by defective wall ties…
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Basement Damp Survey London

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Basement Damp Survey London From a wasted space into your favourite room If you are considering converting your disused basement or cellar into your favourite room or actually creating a new basement the most important aspect of the whole project is damp proofing. Basement damp proofing should only ever be carried out by a specialist…
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Dry Rot Putney SW London

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 Serious attack of dry rot in Putney SW London Two semi-detached properties were attacked by one serious, virulent attack of the True Dry Rot fungus (Serpula lachrymans) causing considerable damage to both. London a Surrey’s specialist dry rot company, Tapco HomeDry, were first called in by the owners of one of the properties to carry…
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Condensation Control.

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As autumn turns to winter, so problems with condensation in UK homes start to rise. Having spent the drier summer months with our windows open and a gentle breeze blowing through our property, it’s little wonder that dampness and condensation was seldom a problem. Now, as winter sets in, condensation control becomes an important consideration,…
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Common Causes of Damp in the Home

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A damp home is not a pleasant place to be. For one, the dampness can start to affect the interior of your home. Wallpaper can start to peel off the walls for example, as the moisture within the room starts to work on the paste holding your wallpaper up. Wooden furniture can start to warp…
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Dry Rot Treatment: The Importance of Seeking Help Early

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Dry rot, caused by damp, creates the fungus Serpula lacrymans which can attack the timber of your home. Worryingly, this particularly aggressive fungus can exist invisibly within your home, attacking elements such as flooring and joinery without being noticed until it has caused extensive and costly damage. Over a short time the affected timbers will lose…
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Dry Rot Repair

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Dry rot is one of the most worrying discoveries a property owner can make. More advanced cases can require considerable treatment and can lead to expensive repairs being necessary. Furthermore dry rot infestations can not only advance quickly but can also spread impressively through a property’s timber so it is essential to remove the problem…
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