Insurance-approved drying and repair after leaks, burst pipes and floods, with moisture monitored until your property is properly dry. Covering Rickmansworth, Hitchin & Hertford and Watford and across Hertfordshire.
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 Hertfordshire properties properly, monitor moisture until it reaches safe levels, then carry out the repairs, working with your insurer where needed.
From burst pipes to leaking appliances and roof failures, we dry and repair water-damaged homes across south and west Hertfordshire, working with your insurer.
The south of the county sits on London Clay, which holds water and shrinks and swells, while the north and west are on chalk. River valleys such as the Colne, Gade and Lea bring higher water tables to nearby properties.
Older homes with suspended timber floors and blocked sub-floor vents are prone to rot and woodworm, and extended or converted homes frequently suffer condensation where ventilation hasn't kept up.
Homes near the Colne and Chess valleys with higher water tables, where damp ground floors and cellars are common.
Market towns with timber-framed buildings and riverside homes that need careful damp and timber treatment.
Victorian terraces and interwar suburbs where bridged damp proof courses and condensation in converted homes are common.
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 Hertfordshire 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 survey properties in south and west Hertfordshire, including Watford, St Albans, Rickmansworth and Potters Bar. We regularly work in Abbots Langley, Watford, Bushey, Cheshunt, Elstree and Hatfield, and throughout Watford, St Albans, Three Rivers, Hertsmere, Dacorum and Welwyn Hatfield.
Towns and areas we cover in Hertfordshire
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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.
We survey properties in south and west Hertfordshire regularly, including Watford, St Albans, Rickmansworth and Potters Bar. Call us to check further afield.
Yes. Timber-framed properties in St Albans, Hitchin and the market towns need careful, breathable repairs, and we treat timber decay and woodworm without damaging historic fabric.
We survey properties in south and west Hertfordshire, including Watford, St Albans, Rickmansworth and Potters Bar. Towns we visit regularly include Abbots Langley, Watford, Bushey, Cheshunt, Elstree, Hatfield, North Mymms and Potters Bar. If yours isn't listed, give us a call and we'll confirm.
Also in Hertfordshire
Our other specialist services for Hertfordshire homes, landlords and businesses.
Rising damp, penetrating damp and damp proof courses. Most common around Hitchin & Hertford and St Albans.
Dry rot, wet rot and woodworm. Most common around St Albans and Hitchin & Hertford.
Basement damp proofing, tanking and conversions. Most common around Hitchin & Hertford and Rickmansworth.
Black mould, streaming windows and ventilation. Most common around Watford and Welwyn & Hatfield.
Pre-purchase and mortgage surveys. Especially worthwhile for older homes around St Albans and Hitchin & Hertford.
Wall tie replacement and crack stitching. Most common around Potters Bar & Borehamwood and Watford.
Client testimonials
Tapco have just completed damp proofing my house and I can't fault the quality of their work and professionalism of their operatives. A great job from start to finish, I highly recommend them.
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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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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.
