Cost of a specialist woodworm survey & report
As a homeowner, would you be comfortable to diagnose and treat a potentially devastating condition such as woodworm? An experienced woodworm specialist will carry out a woodworm survey and identify the type of beetles causing you problems, as well as come up with a course of treatment. For anything between £200 and £500 a woodworm specialist will do the following:
- Carryout a woodworm survey and produce a timber report.
- Diagnose the particular wood boring insect affecting your home.
- Inspecting the roof void and basement for signs of beetle infestation.
- Inspect under floorboards and all flooring timbers.
Furniture is also affected by woodworm, especially old, antique furniture. Treatment for furniture infestations is often by applying a surface treatment agent. For some treatments, it does not matter whether the surface is polished or not. However, other furniture preservatives will not work on varnished or painted furniture. Coat the surface of the furniture with the treatment agent, and if flight holes are visible, use a special injector to fill the holes with the preservative.
Understanding the type of problem you are dealing with is the key to resolving a woodworm infestation once and for all. Although there are DIY options available on the market, the devastation woodworm may inflict on your property is a cause for concern. Seeking professional help, to not only identify the correct beetle responsible for your issues, but also eradicating it is the recommended way. How you deal with woodworm today may affect the selling price of your home further down the line if you wish to move.
