Timber Treatment

Using an in-depth understanding of the unique characteristics and causes associated with beetle infestation, fungal and dry rot attack, our surveyors will conduct a damp and timber survey to assess for the reasons that have caused the problem and recommend the correct timber treatment and repair programme that will ensure long term cure and protection.

The cause of the timber decay problem will be detailed in an Inspection Report along with supporting recommendations and a quotation for the necessary work. This can include woodworm spray treatment, replacement of timbers and the right treatment approach to prevent further problems such as the spread of dry rot.

Our timber treatment solutions are carried out by experienced operatives who are trained and qualified and using only the most effective products. We work to ensure that all buildings receive a high-quality solution, using the most appropriate timber, woodworm and dry rot treatment procedures, methods and materials to provide results that work.

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The word "woodworm" refers to the larval stage of a variety of wood-boring insect species that multiply and grow in wood.

The mature beetle deposits its eggs on the wood's surface's fissures and cracks. The eggs hatch into hungry larvae which bore into the wood and feed on the cellulose of wood for many continuous years after which they travel to the surface of the wood by creating chambers and form pupa and turn into adult beetles and wood-boring insects that tunnel to exit the wood.

This life cycle continues unless it is found and eradicated. Deterioration and a loss of strength are caused by woodworm within the wood. Holes and tunnels make the timber weaken and decay.

The most common woodworms are the Common Furniture Beetle (Anobium punctatum) and Death Watch Beetle (Xestobium rufovillosum).

Tell tale signs to identify woodworm infestation include:

Small round holes in the woodwork
Fine powdery dust around these holes known as frass
Crumbly edges to boards and joints
Adult beetles emerging from the holes or present around the house
Dead beetles
Egg and creamy-white coloured woodworm larvae
Tunnels and chambers often hard to see
Woodworm infestation can be identified into type and class only by the professionals as varied woodworms like varied timber to feed upon and grow.