Professional Land Surveyors in Ashford

We predominantly work on pre WW2 properties so those dated 1939 and before. We have extensive experience in designing and implementing solutions for historic, period and listed buildings. Get in touch with our team to talk over the issue you are experiencing.

The best way to treat Woodworm will vary depending on the type of beetle. Generally, it will consist of a chemical spray treatment. Ensuring timbers are maintained in as dry a condition as possible will also help in the fight against active presence.

If wood-boring insects are present in the structure of the house this can, of course, affect the value. You will need to call a professional to carry out a complete survey and create a treatment plan.

Wet Rot is a type of fungi that requires high levels of moisture to survive and attacks the fibres of wood within a building. There are several variations of the fungi, and they will appear either brown or white, depending on the conditions.

As with Dry Rot, the cause of the dampness must be identified and treated, and the area must be dried out. Affected areas may need to be treated with a masonry biocide. Rotten timbers will need to be replaced where they have been weakened. Finally, ventilation will need to be improved to prevent the reoccurrence of another infection. The most important part of the treatment is correctly identifying the source and rectifying the defect.