Woodworm Treatment Portsmouth

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Has your property been infiltrated by damp? Perhaps due to a failure of your damp proofing? Then mould and rot could be the least of your problems. Woodworm thrive in damp conditions and attack the timbers, weakening them and compromising the integrity of the building. Woodworm isn’t always easy to spot, so to be on the safe side, contact our damp proofing specialists to request one of our woodworm treatments in Portsmouth.

Insite (Southern) Ltd are the number one remedial company in Portsmouth, specialising in the eradication of woodworm, damp, and fungal decay (rot). We have decades of experience, so call us on 023 8063 7264 to get started.

Your Trusted Woodworm Treatment Portsmouth Company

Through a combination of a mostly damp temperate climate and conventional building techniques, the conditions are often present for woodworm to take hold. Waterproofing is one effective way of keeping woodworm at bay, but if the damp proofing fails, is faulty, or is absent entirely, damp can enter a property. Damp timbers are a magnet to woodworm, and once woodworm takes hold, only an effective woodworm treatment will shift it.

At Insite (Southern) Ltd, we offer the best damp proofing and woodworm treatments in Portsmouth. Our waterproofing treatments will help protect your timber from further infestations.

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Woodworm Is Caused by What?

Recent surveys suggest that 75% of properties in Great Britain are affected by woodworm to one extent or another. Because of the lengthy lifecycle of woodworm (three years), it’s possible for wood to be infested before being brought into the property. Damp is usually the cause of woodworm as they require timber with a high moisture content to hatch their eggs.

If woodworm are present, this could be a sign of a leaking pipe or that your damp proofing has been compromised. Inadequate waterproofing can create the perfect environment for woodworm to reproduce. In short, woodworm can be a sign of a much larger problem with your damp proofing or another damp-related issue.

How Much Does It Cost to Treat a House for Woodworm?

The cost of woodworm treatment can often average around £700-800, though the cost can be less or more depending on the size of the property and the extent of the infestation. Consider the cost of doing nothing, however. If left unchecked, woodworm will damage the timbers in your home; an advanced case can lead to the building becoming hazardous to the inhabitants.

Woodworm is also an indicator of the presence of damp, likely as the result of an issue with your property’s damp proofing. Damp can lead to mould as well as fungal decay (wet and dry rot), impacting not just your property but your health too. So, as you can see, the cost of woodworm treatment, as well as shoring up your property’s waterproofing, is worth it in the long run.

How Long Does It Take for Woodworm to Die After Treatment?

Our woodworm treatments are highly effective and typically involve us pressure-spraying the exposed timber with suitable chemicals. We also use Boron gels and rods as well as timber treatment paste for long-term penetration. These treatments, Portsmouth customers, are effective at eliminating woodworm quickly. We’ll also remove and replace any damaged timbers. You can expect to be rid of woodworm very quickly.

Of course, we also correct the underlying problem – damp. We remedy the source of the damp; for instance, we can install new damp proofing. So long as sufficient waterproofing is present and the timbers remain dry, an infestation shouldn’t recur.

For more information regarding our woodworm treatment in Portsmouth residents call 023 8063 7264 today.

How Do I Know When I Need to Use a Woodworm Treatment?  

Woodworm infestations should not be left unchecked. Not only is such an infestation very damaging, but its presence suggests an underlying problem. Damp is the result of faulty or damaged damp proofing. Portsmouth properties infested with damp can suffer additional issues, such as fungal decay (wet and dry rot).  

Besides the symptoms of damp and rot, there are classic tell-tale signs that your property needs a woodworm treatment, including: 

  • Exit Holes in Timber 
  • Presence of Frass (Bore Dust) 
  • Tunnels Within the Timber 
  • Damaged Wood 
  • Presence of Beetles (Dead or Alive) 

Why Choose Us for Woodworm Treatment Portsmouth?

From damp proofing to wet and dry rot treatments, from building services to woodworm treatments, our Portsmouth team can accommodate a range of requirements. Established in 1978, our expertise in matters such as damp proofing and woodworm is unmatched. We’re one of Southampton’s oldest contractors with an enviable reputation that’s second-to-none.

We work alongside homeowners, business owners, local authorities, housing associations, and even the National Trust and English Heritage. We’re equipped with the knowledge to provide waterproofing, woodworm, rot treatments, and more for listed buildings in addition to modern properties.

All our treatments, including damp proofing and woodworm, come with a 30-year certificate of guarantee. And all our services are affordably priced, so you won’t find yourself out of pocket.

Other Services  

Besides woodworm treatments, our Portsmouth team are equipped to provide a wide range of other services and treatments, including: 

FAQs

If you have questions about our woodworm treatments, waterproofing services, or any of the other services offered by our Portsmouth team, click on our FAQs. 

Get in Touch with Insite Southern Today

Woodworm is highly destructive if left unchecked, so if you suspect your property has woodworm, call our damp proofing and remedial specialists today. Our woodworm treatment is the most effective way of ridding yourself of this problem. Plus, we can take this opportunity to locate the underlying cause, usually a problem with damp somewhere in your home. Damp should be dealt with quickly to avoid mould and rot. 

To contact our Portsmouth damp and woodworm specialists, pick up the phone and call Insite (Southern) Ltd now on 023 8063 7264. Alternatively, you can get in touch by completing our online contact form or emailing info@insitegroup.co.uk.  

Our Other Services

Insite offer a complete specialist service in respect of:

Woodworm

Damp Proofing

Tanking

Fungal Decay

Condensation Control

Wall Tie Replacement

Structural Stabilisation

Building Services

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