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Tapco HomeDry Services have been successfully treating outbreaks of dry rot since 1971. We are qualified timber and damp surveyors (CRDS CTIS) and all of our operatives have many years of experience carrying out dry rot remedial work. We can carry out every aspect of the work from initial survey to conclusion and we will endeavour to complete the work as quickly and smoothly as possible.

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Symptoms

True Dry Rot Fungus is a major building decay fungus and can be one of the most insidious problems your property can have. It often causes extensive and very costly damage as it spreads looking for its food source (timber). It is able to grow through bricks and mortar, carrying moisture through its strands, transporting it from damp areas and allowing the rapid spread of the fungi to other areas. Often, when you first discover you have dry rot, considerable damage has already occurred.

If you suspect you have a problem don’t ignore it as the rapid spread of the attack can become very costly. You may have experienced a mushroom smell or find you are constantly wiping a reddish-brown dust from your furniture. You may also have noticed a fleshy, rust red pancake like fungus growing? If you have, this is the Fruit-body, which produces profuse red spores, which are settling in your property, looking for the right conditions to spread the attack.

Survey

Our qualified timber infestation surveyor (CTIS) will establish the significance of the attack and determine, as far as is possible, what timbers are affected. He will locate the source and issue a detailed report on his findings together with his recommendations and estimate for carrying out all of the remedial work and reinstatement works.

Treatment

We cannot stress enough the importance of dealing with this problem immediately because any delay could be costly. It is possible that you may be covered by your house insurance but this could depend on you having a survey carried out by us and determining the cause of the attack. We have carried out many contracts for insurance companies and if you prefer we will deal directly with yours for you.

Guarantee

Our work is covered by our Twenty Year Guarantee. Protection by The Guarantee Protection Insurance is available.

Procedure