You may have a woodworm problem in Little Hulton if close examination of timbers in your home reveals holes.

When those holes show up in the supporting timbers of a house, the integrity of the support system may be compromised. Woodworm can eat away at the wood until it is soft and thin. When you are looking to buy a home, you want to examine the timbers for the tell tale signs so you do not buy a house with structural damage. Even if you still want the house, at least you will know what you are buying and how much repairs will cost. You want that cost included in your final negotiations. We can do the home inspection and if woodworm is present, we can give you a free repair estimate.

Woodworm can cause damage to everything from rafters to support joists to wood furniture. You may be surprised to know if you, in Little Hulton, have a woodworm problem it is not caused by a worm. The cause is a variety of little wood-boring beetles. Eggs are laid in small cracks and crevices. The adults make the holes as they bore their way out, not in. When you notice the holes in your timber, they might be from an old infestation. To find out if it is a new infestation that needs treatment look for tiny bits of fresh sawdust in the area of the hole. The treatment we recommend will depend on the extent of the infestation.

If you suspect you have a woodworm problem in Little Hulton, contact Ascot Damp Proofing. We can treat an infestation of woodworm by treating the wood in your house before damage occurs. The wood-boring beetles like a moist place to lay their eggs so keeping the dampness in your house down by sealing leaks and venting to eliminate condensation is preventative care. We can check your house for dampness when we check for the presence of woodworm. Our services extend to restoration when needed. A severe infestation can cause weak supports indicated by sagging floors. We clean up the infestation and then do the remedial work to secure your home.