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Woodworm
Woodworm is the commonly used term for a number of wood boring insects which lay their eggs on or in timber and whose larvae bore through the wood leaving a network of tunnels, damaging and weakening the structure.
Woodworm attack is varied - both in the type of timber that different species infest and their larval life span which can range from ten months to 11 years. This means that accurate identification by the Surveyor is the first essential step because not all infestations need treatment.
A thourough survey of the property is required to locate the areas of active woodworm infestation. In domestic buildings it may be necessary to lift sections of floorboards and gain access to loft spaces and roof voids in order to accurately assess the situation.
Where timbers are heavily infested by woodworm and wood rot and have to be cut away and replaced our Surveyor will also consider the structural aspects of the building.
 
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