Category: Damp Proofing

Sources of Moisture in Buildings Dampness is something we often associated with older buildings but even the newest house can suffer from damp problems if… Read more Can Damp Proofing Help Lower Your Carbon Footprint? Rarely a day goes by on the news where there isn’t a story about climate change and an increasing number… Read more The Causes of Penetrating Damp For many homeowners, damp is a problem they encounter at some point.  While there is a temptation to ignore the… Read more Why You Should See if Damp Proofing Will Benefit Your Property Owning your home can be expensive and there seems to be a constant list of things to do that all… Read more Is Mould Making Your Family Sick? Our homes are the place that we go to relax, be with our family and feel safest but sometimes they… Read more Diagnosing the Causes of Dampness in Buildings Damp remains one of the most common problems in homes of all ages across the country. Dampness is caused by… Read more 5 Ways Your Rented House Could be Making You Ill We often think that illnesses come from outside our homes and that we bring them in with us. But sometimes,… Read more Health Implications of Mould in the Home Sometimes we get sick when we are in our own homes and many of those times it is because we… Read more Condensation is the Landlord’s Curse… As a landlord, there’s one call you really don’t want from your tenants – the one that tells you they’ve… Read more How to Get Rid of a Musty Smell in the House? Typically, we think of older properties as having a musty smell that results from their age and from assorted substances… Read more

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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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