Finchley in London N3 is a very large north London suburb with many imposing red-brick Victorian and Edwardian houses and terraces, which is well served by tubes and buses as well as being close to the M1. It offers great local amenities to residents and visitors alike with cinema, tenpin bowling and swimming being available at the Great North Leisure Park and The Phoenix which is considered one of the best independent cinemas in the UK, Cherry Tree Wood Park offers many regular outdoor events for the whole community.

Are you considering purchasing a property in Finchley? If so it is quite possible that you will be instructing a Structural surveyors report or Home buyers report, which is always highly recommended prior to purchase. If your surveyor reports on high levels of moisture in the walls or notes possible defects to timber, it is common practice for them to recommend that you instruct a damp and timber specialist like Tapco HomeDry, who are members of the Property Care Association (PCA), to carry out a specialist survey and to report on any remedial works that may be required.
First you should establish whether any previous damp or timber treatment has been carried out and, if so, whether a valid guarantee exists detailing the nature and extent of works covered, also it is prudent to check that the company is still trading. Tapco HomeDry have been established for over 45 years and hold the Trust Mark (Government Endorsed Standards), our survey will be conducted by a Property Care Association (PCA) qualified timber and damp surveyor giving you complete confidence in our ability. Our comprehensive report detailing any necessary remedial works required to ensure the property is free of damp and timber decay will be issued without delay, which is critical when you are waiting to exchange contracts. Our remedial works are covered by our long established 20 year guarantee which can be protected by Guarantee Protection Insurance for complete peace of mind.
We offer an extensive range of services to check the general condition of the property, including the roof coverings, rain water goods, external rendering, brick pointing and all other items that may cause internal damp. Tapco Homedry can carry out every aspect of property maintenance including structural wall strengthening, cavity wall tie replacement, condensation control, CCTV drain surveys and repairs, including structural resin lining.
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