About WoodwormTreatmentHQ
A UK guide to woodworm, because clear facts help you decide what to do.
- Plain-English guides on signs, species and costs
- Survey requests passed to local specialists
- Prices taken from named public sources
A plain-English guide to woodworm
WoodwormTreatmentHQ is a UK website about woodworm and the beetles behind it. We publish guides on signs, species, treatment methods and costs. Our aim is to help you decide what to do before you spend money.
We also take survey requests. When you send the form, we pass your details to a local woodworm specialist who can visit. We do not do the work ourselves, so the specialist sets the quote and the terms.
Because of that, we ask you to compare written quotes and to ask questions. Our guides explain what to look for, and they explain when you may not need treatment at all.
What we try to do on every page
Be honest about old damage
Many holes come from beetles that died out long ago. We explain how to tell, because that can save you money.
Name sources for prices
Costs on this site come from named public guides. We do not invent figures, and we show where each one comes from.
Explain the options
Spray, paste, fogging and repair each suit different cases. We describe them in plain terms so you can ask better questions.
Keep claims modest
We do not promise outcomes that a website cannot control. Any promise should come from the firm that does the work, in writing.
Why we suggest a survey before treatment
A survey names the beetle and shows whether it is active. That decides the method and the cost. DIY products can help with small items, although they rarely suit floors, joists and roofs.
Read our guide to DIY vs professional treatment if you are weighing the two. If you are ready, request a survey.
Useful starting points
- Signs of woodworm for a checklist of what to look for
- The species guide to name the beetle by its holes
- The cost guide for sourced UK prices
- Areas we cover to find local advice
About us: your questions
Do you carry out the treatment yourselves?
No. We publish advice and pass survey requests to local specialists. The specialist who visits sets the quote and the terms.
Is the advice on this site a substitute for a survey?
No. It is general information. Only a visit can say what is in your timber. See our terms.
Where do your prices come from?
From public UK cost guides that we name on the cost page.
Get rid of woodworm — for good
Book a survey to find out whether the beetle is still active. Then you can decide what treatment, if any, you need.