Insurance-approved drying and repair after leaks, burst pipes and floods, with moisture monitored until your property is properly dry. Covering Oxford, Henley-on-Thames and Wallingford and across Oxfordshire.
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 Oxfordshire properties properly, monitor moisture until it reaches safe levels, then carry out the repairs, working with your insurer where needed.
Flooding along the Thames in Oxfordshire, and leaks in historic buildings, need careful drying that won't damage lime plaster or old timber. We tailor drying to the building.
Riverside towns along the Thames, including Henley, Wallingford, Abingdon and parts of Oxford, sit on low-lying ground with high water tables and flood risk, which puts cellars and ground floors under moisture pressure.
Thatched roofs, timber frames and solid stone walls are vulnerable wherever rainwater goods fail or ground levels rise against walls, and old timber floors and beams are often affected by woodworm and rot.
Georgian and Victorian townhouses, college buildings and riverside homes, many listed, in a city with a long history of flooding from the Thames and Cherwell.
Period riverside properties on low-lying ground, where damp cellars and flood damage are common.
A riverside town with timber-framed and period buildings where high groundwater affects ground floors.
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 Oxfordshire 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 across Oxfordshire, with Henley, Abingdon, Wallingford and Oxford among the areas we visit most. We regularly work in Oxford, Henley-on-Thames, Thame, Faringdon, Witney and Bicester, and throughout Oxford, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse, West Oxfordshire and Cherwell.
Towns and areas we cover in Oxfordshire
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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. Much of our Oxfordshire work is on listed limestone, ironstone and timber-framed buildings. We use breathable, lime-compatible materials and fix causes such as raised ground levels and failed rainwater goods before considering anything invasive.
We visit Henley, Abingdon, Wallingford and Oxford most often, and cover the rest of the county on request. Call us to check your area.
We survey properties across Oxfordshire, with Henley, Abingdon, Wallingford and Oxford among the areas we visit most. Towns we visit regularly include Oxford, Henley-on-Thames, Thame, Faringdon, Witney, Bicester, Burford and Carterton. If yours isn't listed, give us a call and we'll confirm.
Also in Oxfordshire
Our other specialist services for Oxfordshire homes, landlords and businesses.
Rising damp, penetrating damp and damp proof courses. Most common around Oxford and Henley-on-Thames.
Dry rot, wet rot and woodworm. Most common around the Cotswold villages and Oxford.
Basement damp proofing, tanking and conversions. Most common around Oxford and Henley-on-Thames.
Black mould, streaming windows and ventilation. Most common around Didcot & Thame and Banbury.
Pre-purchase and mortgage surveys. Especially worthwhile for older homes around the Cotswold villages and Oxford.
Wall tie replacement and crack stitching. Most common around Banbury and Didcot & Thame.
Client testimonials
The Tapco team helped me and my family escape an awful damp problem which was penetrating across all floors and up into the wall joints. It was a big job, with a great team and professional service. Job well done and one satisfied customer.
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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.
