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Should You Get an Independent Timber Survey?
A quotation proposes costly timber treatment before the cause of damp is established.
Can a Moisture Meter Prove Timber Rot?
A contractor points to a moisture reading and says chemical treatment is essential.
Do Old Woodworm Holes Need Treatment?
Holes in old furniture, beams or floorboards have prompted a treatment quote.
Are Chemicals Always Needed for Dry Rot?
An extensive chemical spraying or injection programme is proposed.
What Does a Woodworm Treatment Guarantee Cover?
A company offers a long guarantee as part of a treatment package.
What Affects the Cost of Replacing Rotten Floor Joists?
A damaged suspended floor needs repair and the homeowner wants a realistic quotation.
Why Can Dry Rot Repairs Be Expensive?
A small patch of fungal growth has led to a much larger repair estimate.
Repair or Replace Rotten Timber?
Only part of a window, floor or frame appears damaged.
Can You Sell a House With Dry Rot?
Timber decay has been discovered before or during a property sale.
Woodworm Found on a Homebuyer Survey
A survey mentions woodworm holes and advises further investigation.
Before you arrange a repair
Establish why timber became wet and whether it has actually lost strength. Local signs do not always justify wholesale replacement, but load-bearing damage must be checked.