Woodworm Treatments
Stop! Don’t squirm! MCM gets rid of woodworm!!
Have you noticed any of these in your home?
· Small pin holes in timber such as skirting boards, doors, floorboards, roof rafters to name a few.
· Timber with a deteriorated look
· Beetles surrounding the timber
· Unexplained presence of sawdust
Have you seen woodworm exit holes within your home? Contact us today for advice or a property survey.
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The above are tell-tale signs that you may have some uninvited guests living rent free whilst causing unnecessary damage to your home that could be costly if left untreated. Act now and get them evicted!
It is important to identify and treat woodworm from the earliest signs to minimise damage to your home. You may think woodworm is a type of worm when in fact it is a woodboring beetle. There are numerous types of woodboring beetles where each vary in which type of wood they prefer.
It is common for people to underestimate the destructive nature of woodworm and its detrimental impact to a property. If left untreated, structural timbers can be compromised or destroyed. Possibly leaving the homeowner large repair bills, therefore the sooner the woodworm is identified and treated the less chance of the problem spreading and the lower the cost will be.
With over 20 years’ experience in treating damp related problems in domestic and commercial settings across UK & Ireland, we at MCM Contracts Ltd will identify and treat all species of woodworm, offering suitable and effective treatment plans at a competitive price to ensure your property is safe and woodworm free.
Don’t delay, get in touch today, let MCM spray your woodworm away!
Woodworm Survey
Our qualified woodworm surveyor will closely investigate the affected area and measure the scale of the problem. At MCM Contracts LTD, we only supply experienced surveyors who are highly trained in all types of timber problems that could affect your property. This means that our surveyor will be able to complete the survey and give the appropriate remedial recommendations no matter what problem is identified.
Woodworm Prevention
As wood booring beetle has a 3-year life cycle, timber, furniture or timber products bought containing a woodworm infestation, may not manifest itself until years after the timber has been brought to your property. Infestation can be tackled by the application of a residual insecticide to infected areas. This is a chemical product and should be applied only by professional woodworm treatment contractors. If you are trying to tackle the infection alone, simple aerosol insecticide sprays will generally not eliminate the infestation. Our Technicians are trained and qualified in the safe use of chemicals to eradicate wood booring beetles from your property.
What Is Woodworm?
To understand the problem we first need to consider what is woodworm? Woodoworm is not a worm. Woodworm is a general term used to describe the wood boring larvae of an insect. There are various species of insects with wood boring larvae that can be found in domestic and commercial properties. The most common species of woodworm is the Common Furniture Beetle (Anobium punctatum). Occupied building are generally not a comfortable environment for woodworm. To thrive woodworm require a relative humidity above 60% however they can often persist in occupied buildings taking several years to complete their life-cycle instead of one. For this reason woodworm are often found in areas of a building that have chronic damp problems such as poorly ventilated basements, cupboards and roof voids. As the name common furniture beetle suggests, woodworm are often found in old furniture – especially is it has been stored in a damp cellar or outbuilding.
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FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
A thorough damp report by a certified professional will take around 2 to 3 hours. Every nook and cranny of your home will be inspected for moisture and assessed for damage. Get a damp proofing quote from a certified company to make sure you get the best service.
If you’re wondering if damp testing is something you pay for out of pocket, the answer is yes. After all, it’s not something that’s covered by home insurance. Fortunately, you can find qualified experts who can give you the services you need without breaking the bank. Contact our team for a certified surveyor to learn more.
You need an expert surveyor to check your home to ascertain no stone is left unturned. Missing out on a damp spot will render any job useless because things can escalate rapidly once again. If you want things done right and avoid back jobs that cost money and impinge on your time, get professional help.
A damp report cost in the UK is between £150 and £400. Fortunately, you can get really good service with competitive pricing based on the size of the property for £150 – £300. Don’t delay getting a damp survey if you see signs of dampness in your home to avoid exacerbating the problem.
