Category: Damp Proofing

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 A Big Issue in Buying an Old Property that Needs Renovation If you are considering buying an old property, you should expect there to be some issues, especially if you know… Read more What Does a Typical Damp Proofing & Tanking Report Contain? There are a number of reasons why people commission companies such as Tapco HomeDry to undertake a damp proofing &… Read more The Biggest Problems with Woodworm Infestations Woodworm is a problem that can affect homes and businesses around the UK.  The term actually refers to a series… Read more Why Damp is a Problem for Period Homes in London Damp is a problem that can affect any type of home given the right conditions.  But there’s one group of… Read more Guide to Damp Proofing for Period Properties For anyone who has owned, lived in or even working in a period property, the issue of damp will be… Read more Dry-Rot Treatment and Eradication – What You Need to Know If there’s one thing that a homeowner doesn’t want to hear, it’s the words, ‘your property has dry-rot’.  This is… Read more Tips for Eradicating Moisture in a Damp Cellar For many new businesses, such as shops and restaurants that are constantly opening in and around London every day, having… Read more Damp in Basement and Cellars – What to Look Out For Across the country, there are many homes that have basements or cellars that are often used a little like a… Read more Managing Damp in Old Buildings The issues of managing damp in old buildings isn’t new, as anyone who works with older properties will know.  Whilst… 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.

FCA Status Disclosure

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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