Professional Timber Decay & Infestation Assessments Across London, Kent and East Sussex
Timber plays a critical role in the structural integrity of any building. When decay, moisture, or wood‑boring insects affect these elements, the consequences can be serious, from localised deterioration to significant structural failure. Our professional timber surveys provide clear, evidence‑based assessments of timber condition, decay mechanisms, and infestation activity, ensuring you understand the true extent of the issue and the most appropriate remedial steps.
As qualified specialists with over a decade of experience, we deliver accurate diagnosis, clear reporting, and practical recommendations for homeowners, landlords, agents, and property professionals.
A timber survey is a detailed inspection of structural and joinery timbers to identify:
- Fungal decay (dry rot, wet rot, cellar fungus, window rot, etc.)
- Wood boring beetle activity (active or historic)
- Moisture sources affecting timber
- Ventilation issues in sub floor voids
- Structural implications of deterioration
- Risk of further decay or infestation
Our surveys combine building pathology, moisture analysis, and species identification to provide a precise, reliable diagnosis not assumptions or unnecessary treatments.
Understanding the moisture source is essential treating the timber alone will not resolve the problem.
Many clients come to us after being told they need expensive treatments that were never required. Our surveys provide clarity, accuracy, and confidence.
- Soft, crumbling, or spongy timber
- Flaking or cracking paint on wood
- Fruiting bodies or mycelium (fungal growth)
- Cuboidal cracking (dry rot)
- Darkened, damp, or weakened timber
- Small round exit holes (woodworm)
- Damp Fine dust (frass) beneath timbersthat change with weather
- Springy or uneven floors
- Musty or fungal odours
- Condensation or dampness in sub floor areas
Even minor symptoms can indicate deeper issues especially in older properties.
Inspection Areas
- Floor joists, wall plates, and structural timbers
- Roof timbers (where accessible)
- Sub floor voids and ventilation pathways
- Skirting boards, architraves, and joinery
- Moisture levels within and around timber
- Fungal growth, mycelium, and decay patterns
- External defects contributing to moisture ingress
- Airflow, humidity, and environmental conditions
Diagnostic Tools Used
- Moisture meters
- Hygrometers
- Borescopes (where required)
- Thermal imaging (optional add on)
- Data loggers (optional add on)
- Ventilation testing (optional add on)
- Summary of findings
- Identified decay or infestation
- Species identification (fungal or beetle)
- Moisture readings and analysis
- Photographs and evidence
- Structural risk assessment
- Practical recommendations for repair or treatment
- Advice on moisture control and ventilation
- Optional add on results (thermal imaging, data logging, ventilation testing)
Reports are written in a clean, modern, easy‑to‑understand format suitable for contractors, insurers, and property professionals.
