Do you own a property in London that might have a woodworm problem?
Our locally based CSRT-qualified specialists are able to deliver professional, fast-acting, and long-lasting woodworm treatment across London, tailored to the specific needs of your property.
Book a woodworm survey today for expert timber diagnosis, PCA-accredited treatment, and long term guarantees.
Request a Survey
The property landscape in London is diverse, with buildings from Victorian terraces and Edwardian semi-detatched houses to modern office buildings, converted warehouses and even listed buildings. Many of these properties contain old, or untreated timber, not to mention suspended flooring, timber that has been affected by damp, or even historic roof structures that could have been made vulnerable to woodworm over time.
Some of the main causes of woodworm in London include:
- High humidity in older homes
- Basements and cellars built with older softwood timbers
- Poor ventilation in loft and void spaces
- Timber previously affected by damp
- Ageing floorboards and joists, especially in pre-1930’s homes.
These conditions can lead to the ideal environment being created for the likes of the common furniture beetle, the deathwatch beetle, and the house longhorn beetle.
Luckily, our team in London understands the patterns and signs to look out for in properties throughout London to prevent woodworm from spreading through your home.
Our surveyors are all qualified through the PCA, meaning that you can expect the latest and best in woodworm identification and treatment techniques in your property, leaving you confident that the spread of woodworm in your property has been halted and that your timber will be protected long into the future.
CSRT Qualified Woodworm Survey & Identification
The first step in ridding your property of a woodworm problem would be having a damp & timber expert visit your property to carry out a survey.
Our surveyor will inspect your properties’ lofts, floors, cellars, and any structural timbers present for signs of an active infestation. If signs of active woodworm are found, then our surveyor will be able to determine the exact species present, the extent and spread of the woodworm, and just how treatment should be applied.
All of these findings will be presented to you in a written report, which will include a quote on the treatment itself as well as clearly stated timelines.
Woodworm Treatment
Woodworm treatment is a complicated process, and best left to professionals.
Timberwise use a a water-based insecticidal spray when dealing with woodworm, which kills the woodworm on contact when they leave the infested timber. This is a long lasting treatment, and will stop the woodworm from spreading, exiting, or re-entering your timber in the future.
In cases where the woodworm has penetrated deeper into the timber, our technicians will use a more in-depth treatment such as a penetrating insecticidal gel that can reach beetles that have burrowed further into the timber.
We make sure to use water based treatments when it comes to woodworm as it reduces the risk to individuals, pets, and the environment when applied.
Repairing or Replacing Damaged Timber
Because woodworm feed on the inside of timber, it’s often the case that it becomes damaged and in need of repair – or in some cases, complete replacement.
Luckily, our technicians will already understand the extent of the damage thanks to the information provided in the report. We make use of resin repair to restore your timber to its original state when possible, but if needed, we are entirely capable of fully replacing structural timber if it has been too thoroughly damaged by the woodworm infestation.
This is one of the reasons why it’s so important to act quickly when it comes to woodworm treatment, as ignoring a problem could potentially lead to significantly damaged timber, exposing your property to structural weakness.
Long Term Guarantee On all Completed Timber Treatments
Every completed woodworm treatment project by Timberwise comes complete with a 20-year guarantee, which ensures that your property will remain free from future infestations, and that your property’s timber stays safe.
Benefit from a Team of Highly Qualified Timber Care Professionals
Timberwise has a team of CSRT qualified surveyors who also go through the latest in PCA training and qualifications, to ensure we give you the most modern and best possible woodworm treatment service.
Over Fifty Years of Experience Treating Local Issues
Because our team are all located in London, they have decades of experience working and treating woodworm in the different kinds of properties that make up the city and surrounding area.
Long-Term, Comprehensive Guarantees
To give long-term peace of mind on the work we do, all completed Timberwise timber treatment work comes complete with a 20 year guarantee.
Professional, Qualified, London Based Surveyors
We are members of the Property Care Association, and endorsed by Which? Trusted Traders, as well as being members of Checkatrade, and Trustmark. You can see more of our reviews on Trustpilot, Google, or Reviews.io. We are confident that our team can deliver effective, lasting property care solutions, and we have hundreds of past customers who say the same!
Proven Results in London Homes
We respect your home. Our technicians will leave areas they work in tidy, agree timelines ahead of work starting, and establish clear lines of communication to minimise disruption in your day to day routine.
What Our Customers Say
Read feedback from homeowners who have recieved a survey from Timberwise
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Step 1: Book Your Free Survey
Fill in one of our online contact forms, or call 0208 226 4168, and our team will arrange a convenient time for our PCA-qualified surveyors to visit you.
Step 2: Our Surveyor Carries Out an Onsite Inspection
Our PCA-qualified surveyor will visit your property and carry out your survey, before delivering our proposed woodworm treatment plan to you in a written report.
Step 3: Our Technicians Begin the Treatment
Our technicians will carry out woodworm treatment in your property, tailored to the specifications set out in the report that you received.
This includes carrying out any timber repairs or replacements that are needed, leaving your property both free of woodworm and with timber you can be confident in.
Step 4: You Recieve a Timberwise Guarantee
Once the work is complete, we will leave you with a 20-year guarantee, standard on all timber treatment work completed by Timberwise. This guarantee is insurance-backed, a new type of warranty provided by the PCA that backs our work up even further at no additional cost.
It is heavily advised to schedule a timber survey if you are purchasing a property in London, especially because plenty of properties are quite old, and the quality of the timber may have potentially dropped over the years.
Absolutely. Woodworm damages whatever timber it lives within, no matter its size, age, or use. If left untreated woodworm larvae will continue to be born within, feed on, and lay fresh eggs within whatever timber they have been born into, creating more and more damage over time.
Treatment of the woodworm itself can take anywhere between one to two days, depending on the scale of the infestation, though any resulting timber repairs or replacement could take longer.
If treated properly, then there is an incredibly low chance of woodworm returning to a property, especially when you consider that all timber treatments we provide come complete with a 20 year guarantee.
Don’t ignore a woodworm problem in your home – make sure to act when you first suspect a problem! If left untreated woodworm can quickly spread and ruin timber throughout a property. Just call 0208 226 4168 for reliable, guarantee-backed protection.
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Do you own a property in London that might have a woodworm problem?
Our locally based CSRT-qualified specialists are able to deliver professional, fast-acting, and long-lasting woodworm treatment across London, tailored to the specific needs of your property.
Book a woodworm survey today for expert timber diagnosis, PCA-accredited treatment, and long term guarantees.
Why is Woodworm a Common Problem in London Properties?
The property landscape in London is diverse, with buildings from Victorian terraces and Edwardian semi-detatched houses to modern office buildings, converted warehouses and even listed buildings. Many of these properties contain old, or untreated timber, not to mention suspended flooring, timber that has been affected by damp, or even historic roof structures that could have been made vulnerable to woodworm over time.
Some of the main causes of woodworm in London include:
- High humidity in older homes
- Basements and cellars built with older softwood timbers
- Poor ventilation in loft and void spaces
- Timber previously affected by damp
- Ageing floorboards and joists, especially in pre-1930’s homes.
These conditions can lead to the ideal environment being created for the likes of the common furniture beetle, the deathwatch beetle, and the house longhorn beetle.
Luckily, our team in London understands the patterns and signs to look out for in properties throughout London to prevent woodworm from spreading through your home.
How Do We Treat Woodworm in London?
Our surveyors are all qualified through the PCA, meaning that you can expect the latest and best in woodworm identification and treatment techniques in your property, leaving you confident that the spread of woodworm in your property has been halted and that your timber will be protected long into the future.
CSRT Qualified Woodworm Survey & Identification
The first step in ridding your property of a woodworm problem would be having a damp & timber expert visit your property to carry out a survey.
Our surveyor will inspect your properties’ lofts, floors, cellars, and any structural timbers present for signs of an active infestation. If signs of active woodworm are found, then our surveyor will be able to determine the exact species present, the extent and spread of the woodworm, and just how treatment should be applied.
All of these findings will be presented to you in a written report, which will include a quote on the treatment itself as well as clearly stated timelines.
Woodworm Treatment
Woodworm treatment is a complicated process, and best left to professionals.
Timberwise use a a water-based insecticidal spray when dealing with woodworm, which kills the woodworm on contact when they leave the infested timber. This is a long lasting treatment, and will stop the woodworm from spreading, exiting, or re-entering your timber in the future.
In cases where the woodworm has penetrated deeper into the timber, our technicians will use a more in-depth treatment such as a penetrating insecticidal gel that can reach beetles that have burrowed further into the timber.
We make sure to use water based treatments when it comes to woodworm as it reduces the risk to individuals, pets, and the environment when applied.
Repairing or Replacing Damaged Timber
Because woodworm feed on the inside of timber, it’s often the case that it becomes damaged and in need of repair – or in some cases, complete replacement.
Luckily, our technicians will already understand the extent of the damage thanks to the information provided in the report. We make use of resin repair to restore your timber to its original state when possible, but if needed, we are entirely capable of fully replacing structural timber if it has been too thoroughly damaged by the woodworm infestation.
This is one of the reasons why it’s so important to act quickly when it comes to woodworm treatment, as ignoring a problem could potentially lead to significantly damaged timber, exposing your property to structural weakness.
Repairing or Replacing Damaged Timber
Every completed woodworm treatment project by Timberwise comes complete with a 20-year guarantee, which ensures that your property will remain free from future infestations, and that your property’s timber stays safe.
Why Choose Timberwise For Woodworm Treatment in London?
Benefit from a Team of Highly Qualified Timber Care Professionals
Timberwise has a team of CSRT qualified surveyors who also go through the latest in PCA training and qualifications, to ensure we give you the most modern and best possible woodworm treatment service.
Over Fifty Years of Experience Treating Local Issues
Because our team are all located in London, they have decades of experience working and treating woodworm in the different kinds of properties that make up the city and surrounding area.
Long-Term, Comprehensive Guarantees
To give long-term peace of mind on the work we do, all completed Timberwise timber treatment work comes complete with a 20 year guarantee.
Professional, Qualified, London Based Surveyors
We are members of the Property Care Association, and endorsed by Which? Trusted Traders, as well as being members of Checkatrade, and Trustmark. You can see more of our reviews on Trustpilot, Google, or Reviews.io. We are confident that our team can deliver effective, lasting property care solutions, and we have hundreds of past customers who say the same!
Proven Results in London Homes
We respect your home. Our Technicians will leave areas they work in tidy, agree timelines ahead of work starting, and establish clear lines of communication to minimise disruption in your day to day routine.
What Our Customers Say
Read feedback from homeowners who have recieved a survey from Timberwise
Recent Projects by Timberwise in London
Waterproofing and Repair of Vaulted Storage Basement in London
Client: Commercial, Billboard advertising firm Our client, a billboard advertising firm in London, tasked Timberwise...
Dry Rot Remediation and Structural Timber Repairs in a Victorian House, London
Client: Domestic Our client, a homeowner in London, tasked Timberwise with surveying the property for...
Rising and Penetrating Damp in a North London home
Client: Private Our client was a private homeowner in London. Timberwise were called due to...
The Timberwise Woodworm Treatment Process
Step 1: Book Your Free Survey
Fill in one of our online contact forms, or call 0208 226 4168, and our team will arrange a convenient time for our CSSW surveyors to visit you.
Step 2: Our Surveyor Carries Out an Onsite Inspection
Our PCA-qualified surveyor will visit your property and carry out your survey, before delivering our proposed woodworm treatment plan to you in a written report.
Step 3: Our Technicians Begin the Treatment
Our technicians will carry out woodworm treatment in your property, tailored to the specifications set out in the report that you received.
This includes carrying out any timber repairs or replacements that are needed, leaving your property both free of woodworm and with timber you can be confident in.
Step 4: You Recieve a Timberwise Guarantee
Once the work is complete, we will leave you with a 20-year guarantee, standard on all timber treatment work completed by Timberwise. This guarantee is insurance-backed, a new type of warranty provided by the PCA that backs our work up even further at no additional cost.
It is heavily advised to schedule a timber survey if you are purchasing a property in London, especially because plenty of properties are quite old, and the quality of the timber may have potentially dropped over the years.
Absolutely. Woodworm damages whatever timber it lives within, no matter its size, age, or use. If left untreated woodworm larvae will continue to be born within, feed on, and lay fresh eggs within whatever timber they have been born into, creating more and more damage over time.
Treatment of the woodworm itself can take anywhere between one to two days, depending on the scale of the infestation, though any resulting timber repairs or replacement could take longer.
If treated properly, then there is an incredibly low chance of woodworm returning to a property, especially when you consider that all timber treatments we provide come complete with a 20 year guarantee.
Request a Survey
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