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Wet rot and dry rot is a symptom of timber in constant contact with water. If left untreated it can spread through your property and encourage the growth of various fungi, with possible effects on health.

You should look out for the following signs of wood rot or decay inside your property:

Soft, brittle or rotten wood around windows/doors
Discolouration to wooden areas
Cracks in painted wooden surface
Shrinking and cracking of wooden surfaces
Timber distortion or movement
Obvious smell of damp or mould

Woodworm is caused by the larval stage of wood boring beetles that eat their way into untreated timber. These woodworm larva will then mature into adults, producing more young to repeat the cycle.

The holes from woodworm are easy to recognise, usually around 1mm to 2mm in width and generally occur in wood that is already affected by damp or rot. Keep a look out for:

Small beetles around your home, usually in summer
White woodworm larvae present on wooden surfaces
Crumbly timber on windowsill edges
Multiple holes visible in woodwork
Powdery dust (faeces) present on woodwork

If left untreated, woodworm will cause enough damage to make timber unusable, whilst also spreading to other areas of your property.

Our London Damp Proofing professionals begin by inspecting the building to thoroughly analyse the woodwork. Once we have determined the source of the infestation, we will provide you with a price for the most effective solutions.

The type of solution is going to vary based on the affected areas, the kind of beetle, and the underlying cause. Because woodworm flourishes in saturated wood, damp treatment is frequently the first step.

The insects themselves can be destroyed using speciality fluids or gels that target wood-boring bugs. More often than not, woodworm treatment comprises various steps, addressing both the source as well as the symptoms.