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With the wettest start to the year since 1766, it is no surprise to find out that damp is the biggest deterrent for property hunters. A recent survey carried out by Gocompare found that 70% of people stated damp and stained walls and ceilings as they reason for not purchasing and moving into a…
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Dry rot and woodworm infestations are often simultaneously linked and cause a great deal of structural damage in many properties. The term Woodworm is a general term referring to a range of wood-boring beetles. The Common Furniture Beetle, also known by its scientific name ‘Anobium punctatum’ is the most common type in the UK. The…
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Finally, the army are to start flood defence inspections. An on-going frustration amid those who have found their homes and businesses flooded and their daily life upset, is the lack of action by the government and by military aid. It would not be unusual to see people living in flood-hit areas of the South…
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The government is ready to go further than the Flood Re scheme, but is your property covered? With the torrential rain and hurricane-like winds sweeping over the UK in recent months targeting areas such as Surrey and Worcestershire, everyone is either afraid of their homes being a victim of flooding or trying to cope…
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Here at Tapco, we have seen a huge rise in basement conversions in the last 6 months. As the UK has emerged out of the housing bubble which was effected badly through the recession, more people are adding value to their existing and potential homes through basement conversions. ‘Will a basement conversion add value…
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Recent spells of weather in the UK have hit a variety of extremes, and they have led to home owners and landlords developing an increased awareness of moisture and damp issues. In the UK, periods of heavy winds and disastrous flooding hit the same areas multiple times in quick succession, wearing down existing building…
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If your property has been affected by the recent floods in parts of Surrey, Hampshire and Kent, we at Tapco HomeDry know only too well the stress and trauma this can cause, seeing your property, furniture and belongings ruined. Not only does the water saturate everything but it will cause very high levels of…
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Lateral damp penetration is a cause of penetrating damp; when the external ground level is higher than the building so moisture is able to penetrate the walls. Penetrating damp is usually classed as any kind of water that makes it’s way in from the outside, and can also be caused by missing roof tiles,…
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Damp is an issue that can affect just about any home, and can turn out to be a big problem if it isn’t found and treated. Health issues can come with damp, so you’ll need to work out the exact kind of damp you have to remedy it properly. Here are the most common causes…
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During the chilly months running up to Christmas, many of us suffer from colds with symptoms including stuffy noses, coughing and sore throats. However, sometimes, these typical signs can also be the result of damp in your home. If you’re living in London and suffering these symptoms but aren’t convinced it’s a simple cold,…
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