Services
Woodworm treatment in North Shields and North Tyneside
Identifying active infestation, treatment programmes, timber decay and structural protection.
What it is
Understanding woodworm treatment
Woodworm is the larvae of wood boring beetles feeding inside timber. Many holes are historic and need nothing. The important question is whether the infestation is active, so we check for fresh bore dust and clean edged holes before recommending any treatment programme. Decayed timber from wet or dry rot is dealt with at the same time.
What you might notice
Signs that bring people to us
- Small round holes in floorboards, joists or furniture
- Fine powdery dust below the holes
- Soft, spongy or crumbling timber edges
- Small beetles found near windows in early summer
What the work involves
What is included
- Inspection of floors, joists, roof timbers and stairs
- Assessment of whether the infestation is active or historic
- Targeted insecticidal treatment of affected timber
- Treatment of wet and dry rot, including tracing how far it has spread
- Advice on the damp conditions that often go with it
- Replacement of timber that has lost structural strength
How it works
Confirm it is active before treating
Many old flight holes need nothing at all, so the first job is establishing what is actually live.
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Timber inspection
Floors, joists, roof timbers and stairs are inspected for fresh bore dust and clean edged holes that show active infestation.
- 02
Assessment and advice
We tell you honestly whether the infestation is active or historic, and check for any wet or dry rot alongside it.
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Targeted treatment
Affected timber is treated with an insecticidal programme, and any rot is traced and treated at the same time.
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Repair where needed
Timber that has lost structural strength is replaced, and you get advice on the damp conditions that attract the problem.
Accredited and guaranteed
Accredited work, guaranteed for 30 years
MP Preservation & Building Ltd is CHAS Elite accredited and a Triton Approved Installer, with 30 year guarantees issued on completed damp proofing and waterproofing work.
CHAS Elite accredited
Independently assessed for health, safety and compliance standards.
Triton Approved Installer
Approved to install Triton damp proofing and waterproofing systems.
30 year guarantees
Issued in the property owner's name on completion, transferable when you sell.
Work to British Standards
BS 6576 for damp proof courses, BS 8102 for below ground waterproofing and BS 1243 for wall ties.
Fully insured
Insurance details supplied with every quotation.
Related work
Other services
Damp, timber decay and water ingress are often connected, so one visit covers the lot.
- Damp proofing
Rising damp, chemical DPC injection, tanking and salt resistant replastering.
- Damp survey reports
Written reports for buyers, sellers, landlords, letting agents and mortgage lenders.
- Mould and condensation control
Fungicidal treatment, positive input ventilation, humidity control.
- Wall tie replacement
Cavity wall tie corrosion surveys, remedial ties and stabilisation.
- Plastering and dry lining
Boarding, skimming, repairs, finishes ready for decoration.
- Property refurbishment
Reinstatement after treatment, joinery, decorating, full renovation.
Worried about damp in your property?
Book a free survey and we will tell you what is causing it, what needs doing and what it will cost, in writing. No pressure, no jargon, and nothing priced before the cause is confirmed.
