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Key Takeaways Waterproofing and damp proofing a basement protects your home from moisture damage, mould growth and structural issues. The process involves identifying the source of damp, repairing defects, and applying specialist treatments to keep the space dry and usable. Identify whether the issue is rising damp, penetrating damp or condensation Repair cracks, leaks and structural…
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Key Takeaways Landlords in the UK have a legal responsibility to keep rented properties free from serious damp and mould. Addressing these issues promptly protects tenants’ health and prevents property damage. Landlords must maintain homes so they are fit for habitation Damp and mould can cause health risks and structural damage Repairs should be carried…
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Key Takeaways A musty smell in a basement is often a sign of excess moisture, mould, or poor ventilation. Tackling the source of damp and improving airflow can help remove the odour and prevent it from returning. Musty odours are caused by mould, mildew, or high humidity Check for visible damp, leaks, or water ingress…
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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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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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If you are considering buying an old property, you should expect there to be some issues, especially if you know it needs renovation work, then you are ready for a jobs list. But there’s one problem that you need to pay special attention to when purchasing an old house – damp. Spotting damp issues Many…
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There are a number of reasons why people commission companies such as Tapco HomeDry to undertake a damp proofing & tanking report on their property. They may be considering buying a new property or there have been a prolonged period of bad weather and they are concerned it has affected their property. It may be…
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Woodworm is a problem that can affect homes and businesses around the UK. The term actually refers to a series of species that all have similar habits – they lay their larvae in the grain of the wood, these eat your timber for some years until they develop into a beethe which then bores out….
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Damp is a problem that can affect any type of home given the right conditions. But there’s one group of properties that are more at risk from damp related issues than any other – period homes such as listed buildings or those over 100 years of age. London has a large number of this type…
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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.
Damp Proofing
Basement Damp Proofing
Water Damage
Condensation Control
Dry Rot Treatment
WOODWORM & WET ROT
CAVITY Wall Ties
Property Maintenance
Waterproofing And Tanking
Structural Repairs