Damp proofing service
Timber Treatment
Woodworm, wet rot and dry rot treated at the source, not just the surface.
Get a quote for timber treatment
A free, no-obligation survey and a written quote.
Damp proofing
Protect the timber holding your home together
Where there is long-standing damp there is often a timber problem too. Wet rot and dry rot both feed on damp wood, and woodworm thrives in it, and left alone they weaken joists, skirtings, floorboards and roof timbers. Dry rot in particular can spread well beyond the patch you can see.
We identify what is affecting the timber, treat it and, just as importantly, deal with the damp that allowed it to start. That might mean treating and replacing affected sections of wood, applying the right preservative and fixing the moisture source at the same time. Treating the timber without curing the damp only buys a little time, so we always tackle both together.
What's included
What the work covers
Every quote varies depending on the property and what the job needs, but here is what a typical timber treatment job with us covers from start to finish.
- Inspection of affected joists, skirtings and timbers
- Treatment for woodworm, wet rot or dry rot
- Cutting out and replacing badly affected wood
- Application of preservative to protect sound timber
- Dealing with the damp that caused the problem
How we do it
The typical process
Step 01
Inspect
We identify the type of infestation or rot and how far it has spread.
Step 02
Deal with the damp
The moisture feeding the problem is addressed so treatment lasts.
Step 03
Treat and replace
Timber is treated, and badly affected sections are cut out and replaced.
Step 04
Protect
Sound timber is treated with preservative to guard against a return.
Book a free timber treatment survey
Tell us what you have noticed and we will come out, find the cause and provide you with a written quote with no obligation.
The quote
Timber Treatment costs
Every property is different, so we quote each job on its own after a free survey rather than off a description. These are the things that move the figure, and we set it all out in writing before any work starts. The visit is free.
- The type of problem, woodworm, wet rot or dry rot
- How far it has spread through the timber
- How much wood needs replacing
- Access to floors, roof spaces or skirtings
Areas covered
Timber Treatment across Hampshire
- Southampton
- Winchester
- Basingstoke
- Andover
- Romsey
- Ringwood
- Gosport
- Fareham
- New Forest
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Common questions
Timber Treatment questions
How do I know if I have woodworm or rot?
Is dry rot really that serious?
Do you replace the affected wood?
Will the treatment smell or disrupt the house?
How do you stop woodworm or rot returning?
Get a quote for timber treatment
A free, no-obligation survey and a written quote.