Timber
Timber survey
Accessible timber inspection for woodworm, wet rot, dry rot and moisture-related decay.
Why diagnosis matters
Treat the cause, then repair the damage
Timber problems need identification before treatment. We look for the agent, extent, activity and—most importantly—the moisture source that may be sustaining damage.
Technical review
Dan, Director / Surveyor
Last reviewed: July 2026. Advice is general until the property, access and visible evidence have been assessed.
Guarantee & aftercare
Written guarantee terms are matched to qualifying work, with inclusions, exclusions and aftercare explained before acceptance.
What we consider
Possible causes and lookalikes
Water ingress and leaks
Condensation in voids
Poor sub-floor airflow
Historic rather than active damage
Inspection method
A clear work sequence
Step 1
Agree accessible inspection areas
Step 2
Record visible evidence
Step 3
Assess activity and moisture context
Step 4
Recommend repair, treatment or monitoring
Scope boundaries
Honest about what the work does—and does not—cover
Concealed timber condition cannot be confirmed without opening-up. Structural adequacy may require an engineer.
Common questions
About timber survey
Is every hole woodworm?+
No. Holes may be historic, mechanical or from different insects. Fresh evidence and timber condition provide context.
Can you identify dry rot visually?+
Characteristic signs can support a diagnosis, but access, moisture and sometimes specialist confirmation matter.
Do you inspect roof timbers?+
Accessible roof timbers can be included when safe access is agreed.
Related services
Continue your investigation
Next step
Claim your complimentary survey before choosing a treatment
Tell us what you can see, when it changes and where the property is. Photographs can help us triage the next step.