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As Tapco HomeDry closes in on a significant milestone, we are reflecting on half a century of service. Tapco was first established in 1971 by John Millroy as Tapco, or Treatment and Preservation Company. The company has experienced steady and sustainable growth over the past 50 years, gradually expanding services while maintaining consistently high standards. …
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If there’s one thing you don’t want to encounter in your home, it’s damp. That musty smell, the feeling of being a little wet in the room, maybe the unpleasant sight of black spots on the wall. What most of us don’t realise is that there are various types of damp with three being the…
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Damp is a problem that can affect homes all around the country, regardless of their age and type of construction. This is because there are three main types of damp, each of which has their own cause, which also means they have their own solution. Take a look at the different problems below and the…
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Here in the UK, having a basement isn’t as common as in other countries but there are still a lot of houses that have them. For some, the basement is a bit like a garage – a semi-useful storage area that always seems a bit dark and damp. But for others, it is a useful…
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The water supply in our homes is one of the most important utilities we have, but when something goes wrong with the system, the damage can be catastrophic. Water damage can be caused by anything from a leaking pipe, through to a major flood, but whatever the cause there are things we need to…
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No matter what size your home is, there is always the need to add more space. Extensions are popular and so are loft conversions, but if your home has a basement, then this is potentially a large extra amount of space that can be transformed into a usable area a lot more economically. Here’s some…
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When you are considering buying a property, a survey to look for structural problems and issues that could cost money down the line is normal. A growing number of people also have a timber & damp survey carried out to look for signs of woodworm, timber decay or damp. These surveys look for common types…
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Turn your unused basement or cellar into your favourite room As the price of property in London and the Home Counties continues to soar, more and more people are looking to gain additional space in their existing home, rather than go through all the upheaval and high cost of moving. Many Victorian and older properties…
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Woodworm is a problem that can affect any older property that has a large amount of untreated wood in the construction. Spotting signs of woodworm holes can sometimes be difficult because they can be mistaken for small nail or pin holes? Do you have woodworm or is it something else? There are ways you can…
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One of the reasons why it can be difficult to detect wet rot is, there are often not any signs you actually have it, because, it just gets progressively worse in concealed areas, such under the floor voids. This is why, what started as a minor problem, can escalate into to a much large one…
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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.
