Tapco HomeDry Damp Proofing in West Horsley

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Damp Proofing Specialist In West Horsley

Proper damp proofing is essential for homeowners in West Horsley. It is not just a home maintenance task to tick off a long list, it is an investment in your future and a simple way to safeguard your property for decades to come. Professional damp proofing can also help to unlock more livable space in your home, so you can expand your current space instead of moving.

Damp proofing is a requirement for all new-build homes and it is also commonly retrofitted on older properties to offer additional protection. However, not many people know that these measures have a lifespan and they are also known to fail on occasion. You often won’t know you have an issue with damp until it is too late and the damage is already done. This is why it pays to be attentive and proactive against damp.

 

Damp proofing services in West Horsley

We offer extensive damp proofing services for all property types, including new-builds and heritage homes with listed status. The professional and courteous team at Tapco Homedry can help to identify the source of your damp problems and then offer our professional recommendations for putting things right.

Once we know the source and extent of the issue, we can then present the remedies available to you. We can also offer solutions to help restore your property and prevent further damage. This could include repairing or replacing your existing damp proof course to prevent further water ingress. We might also recommend basement tanking for below ground rooms, as this will help to create move livable space in your home.

Spotting the signs of damp

One of the simplest ways that homeowners can protect their properties is by being aware of the early signs of damp. Remember that damp will often appear in difficult to reach areas, such as behind furniture, so you need to be vigilant and use all of your senses in detecting damp. The typical telltale signs of damp include:

  • Peeling wallpaper and flaking paintwork
  • Warped or rotten floorboards and skirting boards
  • Walls that are cold and moist to the touch
  • An earthy or musty smell
  • Black mould patches on walls and behind furniture
  • Water marks on the walls, floor or ceiling

If you don’t know where your damp problem is coming from, you may need to call in the professionals to utilise the latest methods to find the source of the damp. We can then offer recommendations for how to put things right.

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Why choose Tapco Homedry?

We are your local experts in damp proofing in West Horsley. We offer decades of experience and the latest tools and methods to help protect homes and businesses throughout West Horsley. Our diligent and proactive approach to damp proofing allows us to remain the top choice for damp proofing services throughout the area.

What is damp proofing?

Damp proofing is simply the process of making a structure watertight and protecting it from the damage associated with water ingress. Places like West Horsley are at risk of damage from damp due to the high rainfall, cooler climate and high humidity. While this makes it a beautiful place to live, it also means homes are at greater risk of damage.

A damp proof course is the standard method of damp proofing a home, but there are other methods to explore, including basement tanking. If there are issues in your home such as broken gutters, faulty rendering or cracked roof tiles, you might suffer from damp issues that have nothing to do with rising groundwater. In this case, we can help identify the cause, eliminate the damp and restore your home.

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