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Damp proofing property for over 46 years If you are fortunate enough to own or manage a property in and around London you probably know that the older the building the more it seems to need maintaining. Tapco HomeDry know that a dry property is a sound property so eliminating damp as soon…
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You will like it even less if it attacks your house Without doubt the most destructive wood boring insect (Woodworm) to attack the sapwood of softwood timber is Hylotrupes bajulus, commonly known as the House Longhorn Beetle. Originating in Europe this insect was brought into the UK in imported wood products. First discovered in…
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Recently Tapco HomeDry were instructed to carry out an urgent survey on a flooded basement in Knightsbridge, SW London. We were advised by our client that the affected rooms had previously been damp proofed by a builder who used a ‘Cavity Drain Membrane System) however, no guarantee was issued to cover the work. Our qualified…
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tapco HomeDry are pleased to announce that we are now an accredited Which? Trusted trader. When you choose Tapco HomeDry to restore a defective area of your property or convert your basement into a favourite room, you can be assured of the highest quality of service from your first call to us until the work…
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For most people their property, or a property they are purchasing, is the most significant investment they will make in their life so taking any unnecessary risk shouldn’t be considered. This should include the risk of not carrying out general annual maintenance to prevent damp entering your property, because damp is the…
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Probably the most destructive thing your property can have A brief description of dry rot and how we eradicate it The wood destroying fungus, Serpula lacrymans is commonly known as Dry Rot, however its name is rather inappropriate since it requires water for germination, growth and survival. Indeed, water/dampness is the fundamental need…
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These are some of the things that bond your house together There will come a time when the mortar between the bricks of your house will need replacing, commonly known as repointing. This involves raking out the loose mortar to a depth of approximately 12m/m and replacing it. The main factors…
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A brief description of damp There are many household issues that could affect your property at any given time, one of the most common is damp. Dampness is a serious problem which is often under estimated, as is the damage it can cause. When some people hear the word damp, to them it…
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Don’t wait until you fall through the floor Wood rot is when wooden structures of a property decay and start to rot away. There are various building faults that can cause wood to rot, but all rot requires moisture. Fungus and the breakdown of timber is nature’s way of tidying up the earth,…
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It is A High performance barrier for new buildings High Density Water Barrier: Explained This form of damp proofing is mainly applied to the walls and floors of buildings which are under construction and are below ground. It is used to prevent lateral damp penetration which is under hygroscopic pressure. In technical terms, applying…
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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.
Damp Proofing
Basement Damp Proofing
Water Damage
Condensation Control
Dry Rot Treatment
WOODWORM & WET ROT
CAVITY Wall Ties
Property Maintenance
Waterproofing And Tanking
Structural Repairs