Woodworm Prevention

GraemeC

I'm trying to obtain an average price for a company to come in and treat a 3 bedroom detached house to prevent woodworm. The property is fairly heavily beamed but a buildings survey has revealed no signs of woodworm. The reason for the treatment is it is far easier to get it done before we move in.

The companies I have spoken to are reluctant to give a price, which I can understand as they need to perform a survey first - but any ideas on an average price I can use for budgeting against please?

Also any recommendations for companies in the Essex area would be welcomed, thanks.

angelina1_2

Hi,
Inquiring about the company to treat woodworm. Last month I also faced the problem of woodworm, there were holes in the wood and powdery dust around the holes. I was sure that woodworm has entered my house. I searched on Google and found a company that helped me a lot and provided the best expert advice. They treated my whole house and now the house is free and safe from woodworm. Company's name is Pro-tech Conservation Solutions, or you can go to pro-tech.ie.

M.E.

If the survey shows no woodworm and if the mortgage company don't require a treatment certificate and if the property is in good nick even if old, why do you need a treatment?

Woodworm in itself rarely poses a problem, though in structural wooden members where there is infestation by woodworm there is often fungal decay as well (wet rot, dry rot),, which is more serious.

I assume the survey shows no sign of fungal decay nor woodworm?

By all means bring a company in to treat the house, but this may not really be necessary but just "for peace of mind".

Which parts of the property do you want treated? Roof timbers/roof space, floor joists, open beams etc.

All these can be treated DIY with wood preservative with insecticide. However if your house ain't got problems why bother with the hassle or expense? A well maintained dry house rarely has major problems with woodworm.

A company has to survey before quoting a price as every property is different and the labour content is the largest part of the cost.

ScouseIrish

Most houses these days are unlikely to have woodworm in them due to improved heating/ insulation, etc. If worried about it though, the best thing to do is to get some newspaper and lay it beside any holes you have spotted. If there are woodworms present, they'll start chewing on the newspaper and you'll notice it after a few weeks or months. If nothing happens, you've just saved yourself a chunk of money...