Suspect woodworm?

If you suspect you have a woodworm in your property, and are not sure if the attack is active, place a sheet of white paper on the floor beneath the suspect timber. Regularly check the paper for any bore-dust or dead adult beetles that may have fallen from the holes. Keep anything you collect as this helps identify the species, and contact Checkwood to arrange an inspection. If you have not collected any bore dust or dead adult beetles, the attack could be old and inactive, or minor. This can also be confirmed by a Checkwood inspection for pre-purchase or mortgage purposes, or for peace of mind.

Reduce damp

Defective rainwater goods such as gutters and down-pipes or defective drains often lead to water penetration into a building. In the medium to long-term this can lead to damp patches on walls and lead to timber decay such as wet-rot or dry-rot. It is important to regularly check your rainwater goods for blockages, and to clear any debris.