Woodworm Treatment Cost

The costs to treat woodworm can vary greatly depending on various factors, which makes it difficult to give an accurate price without first inspecting the area in question. There are a number of factors that you should consider before deciding on your next course of action, and when carrying out repairs on your property you want to know you’re protected long term.

The first step is to fully understand the extent of the problem, and this is done by a professional and qualified surveyor carrying out a damp and timber survey. It is not possible to give a definitive answer on cost or extent of infestation without inspecting the property, so you should be wary of companies offering a fixed price without first surveying the area in question.

We have been dealing with woodworm infestations in homes and businesses for decades, and have a number of CSRT and CSTDB qualified surveyors who are experts in identifying woodworm, and will provide you with detailed recommendations for treatments, if required.

We are Property Care Association Members and have a number of branches across the United Kingdom, meaning we have qualified and experienced surveyors and technicians local to you.

We have put together a guide on the factors that impact the costs of woodworm treatments, in order to help you make the right choice for your problem.

There are a number of factors that contribute to the overall costs of treating a woodworm infestation, but the first step is always to act quickly in order to prevent further damage

Delaying, misdiagnosing or avoiding the problem altogether can lead to unnecessary costs and repairs in the future.

Here are some factors that will impact the costs of your woodworm treatments.

The size and extent of the infestation will impact the costs involved. A Woodworm spray in an isolated area of your property, such as the loft, may be cheaper than if the woodworm infestation is spread across the property.

The costs of woodworm sprays may also be impacted by the size of the property and access to the infestation.

Sometimes small woodworm infestations can be dealt with by DIY treatments. Second hand or antique furniture can often bring woodworm infestations into the home, but these can be solved with DIY products. For larger infestations or where structural timber is affected it is always advisable to seek professional advice before attempting to deal with this yourself.

In order to repair and protect historic timbers, especially in listed properties, efforts may need to be made to carry out repairs that are sympathetic to the aesthetics of the building. Listed building consent will be required before we can undertake any repairs or treatments.

If a serious woodworm infestation has taken hold in your property you may require structural timbers to be removed and replaced. This can lead to more expensive repairs, and it is hard to give an accurate estimate without a full inspection of the affected timber.

Woodworm infestations often need timber with a higher than usual moisture content, this means that sometimes there are damp problems making the area more prone to woodworm infestations. This must be dealt with to protect the property long term, and may increase the costs of repairs.

Some companies may provide a quote for a woodworm spray, but do not guarantee their work. This means if the treatment does not work you may not be protected long term, leading to further treatments being required.  Rentokil Property Care typically offers a 30 year guarantee for woodworm treatments, outlined in our survey report.

Ultimately in order to get a full understanding of the costs involved in identifying, treating and protecting your property long term it is important to have a woodworm survey carried out by a professionally qualified surveyor.

They will conduct a thorough inspection of timber to understand the extent of the woodworm infestation, and will confirm whether or not insecticidal treatments and timber repairs are required. A detailed inspection of a suspected woodworm infestation is crucial as different beetles may require different treatments, and the problem can often be hidden from sight.

The surveyor will provide you with an easy to understand survey report, outlining the findings, and recommendations for treatments, if required. Rentokil Property Care have a number of PCA qualified surveyors who can help provide you with answers and long term solutions.

Again, the costs of a woodworm survey will depend on the size, location and type of building or property in question. In order to get an accurate estimate for your property please fill out our online book a survey form, or get in touch with us directly.

Rentokil Property Care are experts in woodworm and timber infestations, and have been offering professional solutions for decades. We provide help to homeowners, social housing providers and commercial clients across the country with personalised advice for woodworm infestations.