Addlestone in Surrey is the administrative town of the borough of Runnymede. It has an ancient oak named The Crouched Oak and is the home to St George’s College. Addlestone is a large village; narrow green buffers separate the towns of Weybridge, Chertsey, New Haw, Byfleet and Ottershaw.

It is situated only 18 miles outside of London and Tapco HomeDry, who are London, Surrey and the Home Countries, Dry Rot and damp proofing experts are based very near by having offices in Esher and Thames Ditton. For over 45 years Tapco HomeDry has been providing solutions for Surrey and London’s home owners by solving their Dry Rot and Damp problems. We are an appointed Which? Trusted Trader, giving our clients even more confidence as to why they can trust us.

Why Does Dry Rot Occur?

Dry Rot Fungus (Serpula lacrymans) usually occurs when a property is not kept properly maintained and free from moisture ingress. When timber becomes wet fungal spores, which are permanently in the air, settle on the damp, wet timber and germinate, crating strands of mycelium which grow into the grain of the wood. As this becomes established the fungus becomes more widespread and causes more and more damage, there for the sooner it is eradicated the less it will cost.

If you have noticed a rotting, mushroom smell and found timber that crumbles in your hand or is discoloured you need to call Tapco HomeDry. When dry rot occurs; Tapco HomeDry’s Property Care Association (PCA) qualified damp and timber surveyors will expose and inspect the timbers and joinery to access how far the decay has spread. Following your instructions we will urgently treat the problem and locate the cause of the damp. For your piece of mind Tapco HomeDry will guarantee protection of your property, against further Dry Rot or damp ingress; and will provide you with our 20 year guarantee for our work, which can be protected by Guarantee Protection Insurance (GPI). We are long term members of the Property Care Association (PCA) and TrustMark (Government Endorsed Standards).

If you suspect you might have an attack of dry rot in your property, call our friendly office team as soon as possible and they will be more than happy to help. The problem should not be ignored so call our team now  on 020 8398 6663.