Cavity wall tie surveys, stainless steel replacement ties and structural crack stitching that stop movement and restore your brickwork. Covering Southampton, Farnborough, Fleet & Aldershot and Basingstoke and across Hampshire.
Book a surveyHorizontal cracks every few courses of brickwork, bulging walls and lifting window sills are classic signs of failing cavity wall ties, a problem we find in many Hampshire homes built with early mild steel ties.
Other cracks have different causes. Our surveyors inspect the ties inside the cavity with a borescope and assess any cracking before recommending a repair.
Hampshire's coastal towns and twentieth-century housing estates, from Portsmouth and Southampton to Basingstoke and Farnborough, commonly show wall tie corrosion.
Our surveys use a borescope to check the ties before any repair is recommended.
Hampshire ranges from Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Portsmouth, Southsea and Southampton to flint and brick cottages, thatched village houses and listed buildings around Winchester, Romsey and the New Forest. Garrison towns such as Aldershot and Farnborough have large numbers of early twentieth-century homes, where original damp proof courses and wall ties are reaching the end of their life.
Much of central Hampshire sits on chalk, but the river valleys of the Test, Itchen and Meon have high water tables, and coastal areas around the Solent are low-lying. That brings moisture pressure to cellars and ground floors near rivers and the coast.
Victorian, interwar and post-war housing around the docks and river estuaries, where condensation and wall tie corrosion are common.
Garrison-era and early twentieth-century homes where original damp proof courses and wall ties are reaching the end of their life.
Post-war and new-town housing where condensation and black mould are frequent problems in well-sealed homes.
Cavity walls are held together by metal ties bridging the gap between the inner and outer leaves. Older mild steel ties corrode, and as the rust expands it lifts the mortar joints, causing horizontal cracking. Eventually the ties can fail completely and the outer wall can bow away.
Where ties have failed, we install high-performance stainless steel replacement ties in the pattern required by current building regulations and, where necessary, isolate the old corroded ties so they stop expanding.
Where cracking has already occurred, structural crack stitching restores strength. Mortar joints are raked out, high-tensile stainless steel helical bars are bonded in with specialist resin, and the joints are repointed to match, giving a strong, discreet repair.
A PCA-qualified, commission-free surveyor visits your Hampshire property, investigates with calibrated equipment and identifies the cause.
You receive a clear written report explaining what we found and what we recommend, with a fixed quotation and no hidden extras.
Our own trained team carries out the work, protecting your home, keeping dust down and leaving everything clean.
You receive a written guarantee, which can be protected by an Insurance Backed Guarantee for a single premium.
We cover Hampshire from north-east towns such as Farnborough, Fleet and Basingstoke through to Winchester and the south coast. We regularly work in Basingstoke, Portsmouth, Portchester, Aldershot, Alton and Alresford, and throughout Winchester, Basingstoke & Deane, Hart, Rushmoor, East Hampshire and Test Valley.
Towns and areas we cover in Hampshire
Find out more about our cracked walls & wall ties service.
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If you’ve noticed any of these issues, arranging a professional survey is the best way to identify the cause and prevent further damage.
We drill small holes into the mortar and use a borescope (a small camera) to see the ties in the cavity, without opening up the wall.
No. Cracks can come from settlement, subsidence, defective lintels, thermal movement or timber decay. Diagnosing the cause correctly is essential before any repair.
Most houses take a few days, depending on size and access. The work is done from outside, so disruption indoors is minimal.
Yes. Our surveyors cover the whole county. Get in touch with your postcode to arrange a visit.
We cover Hampshire from Farnborough, Fleet and Basingstoke through Winchester to Portsmouth, Southampton and the New Forest. Call us to confirm availability for your postcode.
Yes. We regularly work on period and listed buildings around Winchester, Romsey and the New Forest, using materials and methods that suit how they were built.
We cover Hampshire from north-east towns such as Farnborough, Fleet and Basingstoke through to Winchester and the south coast. Towns we visit regularly include Basingstoke, Portsmouth, Portchester, Aldershot, Alton, Alresford, Andover and Appleshaw. If yours isn't listed, give us a call and we'll confirm.
Also in Hampshire
Our other specialist services for Hampshire homes, landlords and businesses.
Rising damp, penetrating damp and damp proof courses. Most common around Winchester and Portsmouth & Southsea.
Dry rot, wet rot and woodworm. Most common around Petersfield & Alton and Romsey & the New Forest.
Basement damp proofing, tanking and conversions. Most common around Winchester and Romsey & the New Forest.
Black mould, streaming windows and ventilation. Most common around Portsmouth & Southsea and Basingstoke.
Pre-purchase and mortgage surveys. Especially worthwhile for older homes around Winchester and Romsey & the New Forest.
Leaks, floods and burst pipes. Most common around Romsey & the New Forest and Portsmouth & Southsea.
Client testimonials
We bought a house that had a basement but was in need of some work. Right from the start we received a professional service. The work was carried out in a timely manner and there were no hidden surprises!
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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.
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Established in 1971
Choosing Tapco HomeDry means choosing a company with a proven history of protecting properties across the South East.
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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