Property Maintenance Services in Thames Ditton

Whether the problem is rising damp, penetrating damp, rain penetration, defective drains, damage caused by leaking plumbing, condensation or actual flooding, we have the solution. Tapco HomeDry Services have been established since 1971 and has a reputation as being the most thorough and professional remedial company in London and the South East of England. Amongst our many long term clients are the UK’s leading insurance companies, local authorities and housing associations. Qualified, Trained, Experienced We are long term members of the Property Care Association (PCA/British Wood Preserving and Damp Proofing Association), Trust Mark (Government Endorsed Standards), and the Guarantee Protection Insurance (GPI). We are also FSA (Financial Services Authority) and Construction Line approved. All of our surveyors are qualified timber and damp surveyors (CTIS CRDS) and our technicians and operatives are fully trained and experienced.

Are you thinking of turning a damp basement or cellar into your favourite room? Tapco HomeDry Services are one of the longest established and leading basement conversion companies in London and the South East. We have been established since 1971 and our surveyors are qualified damp surveyors (CRDS) and have undergone training by The School of Waterproofing. If you are considering converting your disused basement or cellar, one of the most important aspects of the whole job will be controlling the damp. We will advise you from the very beginning on what is required to control the damp or on any aspect regarding the structural side of the work that may be required. If you have a structural surveyor we will work with him, or any other contractors you may have, to ensure the whole contract runs as smoothly as possible and that the end result exceeds your expectations.

A number of insects, mainly beetles, are able to use wood as a food source and some of them can cause serious damage to building timbers. These insects all have fairly similar life cycles, although there are variations in the length of each stage in the life cycle, the type of wood attacked and the extent of damage caused. Some insects are able to cause serious damage and these require immediate preservative treatment. With the exception of Death Watch Beetle they all attack softwood. House Longhorn Beetle is without doubt the most destructive often causing considerable weakening of the timber and great expense to the property owner. The most common of infestations found in buildings is that of the Common Furniture Beetle (Anobium punctatum) known as Woodworm. This is often found in older properties and if left unattended, can spread to other parts of the building and furniture and over a period of time can result in loss of strength and disintegration of the wood. Correct identification and the state of activity is very important to prevent long term structural damage. Any treatment recommended by us should be carried out without delay.