Author Topic: Help - I've just discovered woodworm (Read 3114 times)

Bionic · « **on:** June 28, 2014, 04:44:26 pm »

Do I panic?
Its definitely active as there is some sawdust on the carpet. Can we treat it ourselves or is it best to get a company in to do it for us?

henchard · « **Reply #1 on:** June 28, 2014, 05:06:14 pm »

http://www.woodwormtreatmenthq.com/

Small area or bits of furniture treat yourself.

Extensive infestation in timbers, floorboards and roof timbers get professional quotes IMHO

suziequeue · « **Reply #2 on:** June 28, 2014, 05:10:56 pm »

I agree - if it's in the house structure in any way then get professional to treat. Might be worth having them over to check and make sure it's not in the infrastructure anyway.

I don't speak from any position of expertise other than having watched every episode of "Help - my house is falling down"

shygirl · « **Reply #3 on:** June 28, 2014, 05:17:10 pm »

dont panic.
we had the same this year. its very easy to get it sprayed by a professional aslong as they can get to the timbers. we have a huge roof space and it cost us £1300 with a 20 guarantee, and took half a day. just make sure you have a "sovereign" guarantee as that covers you even if the company who sprayed go out of business, its a 2 part/paper guarantee approved for mortgages etc. just mentioning this as when we bought our house, it came with a 30 yr guarantee that was basically invalid as it didnt say what was sprayed, with what and how much per sq metre. dont lose your guarantee once you have it as you'l need it if you want to sell.

the worry with woodworm is if the damage is bad, and the timber gets wet, it will absorb water and turn to mush.
the lifecycle for the beasties is 7 yrs so even after spraying, you may still see them flying off, apparently, but they wont lay on your wood again.

hope that helps...some timber specialists websites are very informative.

Bionic · « **Reply #4 on:** June 28, 2014, 05:19:04 pm »

Its in the house structure although only noticed a bit in a downstairs cupboard

looking through yellow pages for timber treaters as I am typing this.

henchard · « **Reply #5 on:** June 28, 2014, 05:41:03 pm »

Quote from: Bionic on June 28, 2014, 05:19:04 pm

Its in the house structure although only noticed a bit in a downstairs cupboard looking through yellow pages for timber treaters as I am typing this.

I used Tywi Damp Proofing for some work when we were renovating the house and they were very good and competitive. They do insect infestations as well but I have no personal knowledge on this. May be worth getting a quote off them. They seem to have 2 websites!

http://www.tywidampproofing.co.uk/woodworm.html

http://tywi-dampproofing.co.uk