Timber Treatments
Dry Rot, Wet Rot & Woodworm
Without question, one of the most concerning risks of owning property is timber rot. Problems should be resolved as soon as possible. If these issues aren’t detected in the early stages, mould inside the walls will begin to invade the structure of our home, leading to repairs that no homeowner wants to deal with. With our expert advice, we can nip it in the bud and prevent water from coming through your walls again.
Wood rot is caused by timber constantly being in contact with water. It is crucial to get this rot eradicated from your property because if left untreated, it can cause havoc to your property as well as to your family’s health.
Fungi thrive in a moist environment and are not as visible as penetrating damp, so they can go unnoticed for some time.
Wood rot can occur both on the inside and the outside of your property - on roofs, wooden decking and wooden sheds. To prevent wood rot, it is first advisable to maintain proper guttering, downpipes and sufficient drainage.
If you need a mould prevention specialist to assess the moisture in your walls, you can count on London Damp Proofing Ltd. Letting moisture get to the timber in your house can cause numerous problems and lead to incredibly costly repairs. Don’t delay and get it sorted today!
How to tell if you have wood rot
Thankfully, there are several ways you can tell if the timber in your home is at risk. By educating ourselves on the telltale signs of wood rot, we can preserve the integrity of our home, save money, and prevent health issues from arising.
Signs of wood rot or decay in the interior of your home include:
- Soft, dry, crumbly or brittle timber on window frames, window sills and door trims
- Discoloured wood
- Cracks in painted or sealed wood
- Shrinking and cracking of wood surfaces
- Wooden surrounds of water heaters and dishwashers
- Distorting of timber
- Distinct smell of damp or mould
- Timber damage underneath kitchen sinks & bathtub surrounds
If you need help identifying any of these areas of your home, we will be glad to help. Our team is an expert in all things concerning moisture and mould in the UK. Let’s develop an action plan and get your home up to scratch.
Woodworm Treatments
Woodworm is a serious issue for any property owner in London, but solutions are available
What is woodworm?
Woodworm refers to the juvenile phase of numerous kinds of wood-boring bugs that flourish and multiply in wood. Unless the insects are found and eradicated, the insects will continue to eat away at your woodwork until the timber is no longer usable. Signs that you may have woodworm present in your home include:
- Beetles discovered dead or alive in and around the structure
- White coloured woodworm larvae found on your wooden surfaces
- Crumbly window sill edges
- Holes in woodwork
- Powdery dust found on sills
Though the first signs of woodworm are unlikely to cause panic, it certainly should. Without proper treatment of the moisture in your walls, these insects will thrive, finding their way into every possible cavity. Over time, they can cause significant structural damage, causing structural beams to deteriorate or eventually collapse.
To avoid unnecessary safety risks, the spread of infestation, severe structural damage, costly repairs, and a reduction in property value, contact your mould prevention specialist today. Our experts can assess the situation and give you a transparent, affordable, and realistic overview of any necessary work.
How much is woodworm treatment?
The woodworm treatment options available can vary in price, depending on the location, severity and type of property.
Our expert woodworm solutions team here at London Damp Proofing Ltd will need to pay you a visit at your London home or commercial building to assess the damage. We will correctly analyse the problem before being able to come up with a quote for a permanent solution.
For timber problems or any other damp issues you have, get in touch to discuss your requirements and organise an appointment with our team. We can provide you with a highly reasonable quote and will be happy to offer a 30-year guarantee for any work we carry out. At London Damp Proofing Ltd, we don’t simply tackle surface issues; we do what it takes to ensure the problem doesn’t come back in the future. You can always count on the work we do.
