.jpg)
What you can expect from us
Deep-rooted technical timber expertise
Extensive technical background inspecting crawlspaces, structural beams, and roof truss systems.
Surveyors accredited by the Property Care Association
Professional verification ensuring all insect eradication processes meet modern chemical safety guidelines.
Fully indemnified specialist treatments
Long-term warranty protections designed to protect your home's structural wood against future re-infestation.
Stop timber damage before it spreads
Woodworm can do real harm behind the surface, eating through timber until floorboards, joists and roof timbers start to weaken. We identify active infestations and carry out targeting methods that tackle the problem at its source, rather than guessing from a few visible holes. In Yorkshire, that matters most in older properties where hidden timber can suffer for months before the signs become obvious.
Our team at CS Damp Proofing Ltd checks the type of wood-boring insect involved before recommending the right approach for your property. You might have noticed fine dust near skirting boards, brittle timber in the loft, or small exit holes in exposed wood. We've spent 30 years helping homeowners, landlords and commercial owners deal with these warning signs before repair costs climb further.
What we check and treat
-
Comprehensive timber inspection
-
Identification of the wood-boring insect species
-
Assessment of how far the infestation has spread
-
Specialist spray, paste or injection treatments
-
Treatment for surrounding timber against reinfestation
-
Repair or replacement of severely damaged timber
-
Dry rot and timber treatment aftercare
A proper survey comes first
Fresh frass, adult beetles near windows, and soft timber can all point to an active infestation, but not every damaged board needs the same response. Our surveyors inspect the affected areas carefully to see how far the problem has travelled and whether structural timbers are involved. We apply specialist solutions suited to the species and the condition of the wood.
If any sections are too badly affected, we can advise on repair or replacement where required. Around Ripon, we are called in when a property sale, renovation, or loft inspection uncovers timber damage that needs comprehensive damp surveys to check for underlying moisture.
Frequently asked questions
