Insurance-approved drying and repair after leaks, burst pipes and floods, with moisture monitored until your property is properly dry. Covering Reading, Maidenhead and Datchet & Wraysbury and across Berkshire.
Book a surveyWater doesn't simply evaporate after a leak or flood. It soaks into plaster, screeds, floor voids and structural timber, where it can cause mould, timber decay and failed decorations long after the surface looks dry.
Our technicians dry Berkshire properties properly, monitor moisture until it reaches safe levels, then carry out the repairs, working with your insurer where needed.
Thames and Kennet flooding has affected many Berkshire homes over the years. We provide drying, moisture monitoring and repairs, and check for secondary damp and timber problems once the water has gone.
The Thames and Kennet valleys run through the county, and Reading, Maidenhead, Windsor, Datchet and Wraysbury all have low-lying areas with high water tables and a history of flooding. Below-ground rooms near the rivers often need properly designed waterproofing.
Flooding and high groundwater leave walls and floors wet for long periods, which can lead to salts, failed plaster and timber decay well after the water has gone.
Victorian terraces in the town's red and silver-grey brick close to the Thames and Kennet, where rising damp and flood-related damp are everyday problems.
Edwardian villas and riverside homes where high groundwater and flooding affect cellars and ground floors.
Low-lying Thames-side villages with a history of flooding, where water damage restoration and below-ground waterproofing are in demand.
We start by finding out where the water has gone. Moisture meters and thermal readings show how far it has spread through walls and floors. Specialist drying equipment is then set up and monitored, with readings recorded so there is a clear record for your insurer.
Once materials are dry, we replace damaged plaster, flooring and timber and reinstate the affected rooms. Because we are also damp and timber specialists, we check for secondary problems such as wet rot or salts that a general builder might miss.
We are insurance approved and can deal with your insurer directly, which takes a great deal of stress out of the process.
A PCA-qualified, commission-free surveyor visits your Berkshire 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 all of Berkshire and neighbouring south Buckinghamshire, including Marlow, Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross. We regularly work in Maidenhead, Slough, Bracknell, Finchampstead, Reading and Ascot, and throughout Reading, Wokingham, Bracknell Forest, Windsor & Maidenhead, Slough and West Berkshire.
Towns and areas we cover in Berkshire
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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.
Many home insurance policies cover escape of water. We are insurance approved and can work with your insurer and loss adjuster on the drying and repair.
It depends on the materials and how much water was involved. We monitor moisture throughout and only start reinstatement when readings confirm it is dry.
Turn off the water at the stop tap if it is safe to, switch off electrics in affected areas, move belongings out of harm's way, photograph the damage for your insurer and call us.
Yes. Timber that stays wet after a leak is at risk of wet rot and, in some conditions, dry rot. Proper drying and a timber inspection reduce that risk.
Yes. Alongside the whole of Berkshire we cover neighbouring south Buckinghamshire, including Marlow, Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross.
Yes. We dry and repair flood-affected properties in Reading, Maidenhead, Windsor, Datchet and Wraysbury, and can advise on waterproofing to protect below-ground rooms.
We cover all of Berkshire and neighbouring south Buckinghamshire, including Marlow, Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross. Towns we visit regularly include Maidenhead, Slough, Bracknell, Finchampstead, Reading, Ascot, Beaconsfield and Gerrards Cross. If yours isn't listed, give us a call and we'll confirm.
Also in Berkshire
Our other specialist services for Berkshire homes, landlords and businesses.
Rising damp, penetrating damp and damp proof courses. Most common around Windsor & Eton and Reading.
Dry rot, wet rot and woodworm. Most common around Newbury & West Berkshire and Windsor & Eton.
Basement damp proofing, tanking and conversions. Most common around Reading and Maidenhead.
Black mould, streaming windows and ventilation. Most common around Bracknell and Reading.
Pre-purchase and mortgage surveys. Especially worthwhile for older homes around Windsor & Eton and Newbury & West Berkshire.
Wall tie replacement and crack stitching. Most common around Wokingham and Bracknell.
Client testimonials
Tapco really helped me with the issues I had in my house. I found them really helpful, reliable and organised. The team was really polite and gave me a lot of information about what they were doing and how it would help fix the issues. The Tapco guys cleaned after themselves and that is a big plus in my book.
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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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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
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.
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.
