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Key Takeaways Surveyors use a combination of visual inspections, specialist tools, and professional judgement to detect damp in properties. Their findings can help homeowners understand the extent of the issue and the necessary remedial actions. Surveyors perform both visual checks and use moisture meters to detect damp. Common signs include discolouration, peeling paint, mould growth,…
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Key Takeaways Damp can significantly reduce the value of a property, both due to repair costs and the negative impression it gives to potential buyers. Addressing it early can save you money and protect your investment. Damp can reduce property value by up to 20% in severe cases. Causes include rising damp, penetrating damp and…
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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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While it must be wonderful to undertake a renovation without one, most people will have a budget when they start a project. This means that all the work they do needs to be within this budget, and it can be tempting to cut corners when renovating to get the most done for your money. But…
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Damp is one of those home issues that should never be ignored. While you may be able to address the cosmetic issues related to damp, it won’t go away unless you address the underlying cause. Damp can be caused by structural problems with your property, or as a result of the way you are using…
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Suddenly noticing a strange looking patch on your walls can be worrying. What is it and what’s causing it? How do you get rid of it? Dealing with a damp patch on the wall of your home starts with figuring out what is causing it. Once you have an idea of the cause, you can…
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The water supply in our home is a critical system that we use on a daily basis, but if anything goes wrong with it the damage can be catastrophic. Even a minor problem such as an undetected, leaking valve or dripping pipe can cause damage and other problems such as fungal growth and timber decay….
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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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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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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.