Timber Surveys – Mortgage Approved

Woodworm Treatment

Prior to carrying out any treatment for woodworm, it is essential that the type of infestation is correctly diagnosed, as some wood boring pests require treatment while others require no treatment at all.

To the untrained eye some wood boring insects look almost identical to other non wood boring pests that can be found within the home. Misidentification can lead to unnecessary worry, expense and avoidable work this is why it is essential to have your timbers inspected by a qualified surveyor.

Is your timber surveyor qualified?

We provide professional and credible timber and damp reports which are only undertaken by experienced and fully qualified surveyor who hold the national qualification for remedial surveying C.S.R.T. This proves that our surveyor has been independently examined and tested, proving their extensive knowledge and expertise.

Our surveyor will carry out in accordance with The British Standards Code of Practice.

Woodworm Surveys

Our surveyor will endeavour to inspect all structural floor and roof timbers for infestation and decay such as dry rot and wet rot. This involved a thorough external inspection of the property to identify potential defects, which could allow water ingress or damp to occur, placing unprotected timbers at risk.

Provided prior permission is arranged our timber survey may include but are not restricted to; lifting floorboards for full sub floor inspections and access into roof spaces. Photographic evidence of our findings will be recorded and may be used within our report.

Our timber surveys include:

• External inspections
• Structural floor and roof inspections
• Sub floor ventilation assessment
• Damage analysis of timber
• Insect identification
• Decay identification
• Wood moisture content assessment

Our reports contain comprehensive advice of any problems identified and include our recommendations, specification and costs for repair, if necessary.

Our surveyor will specify the safest and most effective method of treatment for your circumstances.

About us

Colne Valley Preservations is a family business based in Nelson, Lancashire. We have successfully been established since 1981 with over 40 years experience in Remedial Treatments of Damp Control, Damp proofing, Rising Damp, Penetrating Damp, Lateral Damp, Condensation and Mould Control, Timber Preservation, Wood Infestation, Dry Rot, Wet Rot, Woodworm, Timber Treatment, Structural Waterproofing, Basement Waterproofing, Cellar Tanking, Wall Tie Replacement, Lateral Restraints, Crack Stitching.

We also do Electro Osmosis Damp Proof Courses, DPC Chemical Injection Damp Proof Courses, DPC and Re-Plastering in line with trade body specifications.

We are a team of Contractors, Technicians, Surveyors and Consultants you can Trust.