Islington is a fashionable area of north London with an up-tempo muticultural vibe. Many celebrities, politicians (Tony Blair included) and medial professionals have chosen to live in N1, embracing its green squares, excellent shopping eating and nightlife. The area is well served by bus routes, with a major bus interchange located near Angel tube station.

If you are considering buying a property in Islington or you feel your current property has a timber or damp problem, you want to know that you can instruct a company with a proven history and credentials to match. Tapco HomeDry has been established for over 45 years (1971) and is recognised as one of London, Surrey and Home Counties most respected and thorough specialists in treating problems with rising damp, penetrating damp, water damage, dry rot and woodworm.

Your lender may have requested a survey of this nature which can seem a daunting prospect, particularly if you are a first time buyer, but you should be assured that this is common practice and should not discourage you from your purchase. You need to be sure that the property is free from any damp and timber defects, as it is likely to be the most significant investment you will make.

Tapco Homedry are long term members of the Property Care Association (PCA), Trust Mark (Government Endorsed Standards) and an appointed Which? Trusted Trader. Our remedial works are carried out by technicians who are highly trained and skilled to ensure work is completed to the highest standards. We provide a long term guarantee which can be protected by the very respected Guarantee Protection Insurance, so don’t take any risks – call us first.

A Tapco HomeDry qualified timber and damp surveyor can carry out a thorough survey of your proposed purchase in London, including an external inspection to check the general condition of the property and any other defects that may cause or contribute to internal damp. You will be issued with a very concise report detailing our findings and recommendations for any remedial works required, including images and floor plan.

Our services include, repairing leaking roofs and rain water goods, rectifying all building defects to prevent rain water damage and timber decay, rising damp, penetrating damp, converting damp unused basements and cellars into wonderful new rooms, full timber treatment to protect against woodworm, dry rot and wet rot, Condensation and mould control, water damage restoration for all major insurance companies, CCTV surveys and drain repairs, including structural resin lining, cracked wall repairs and strengthening, cavity wall tie replacement and of course Dry Rot eradication and treatment.