Woodworm found on recent survey in Durham, clients asked us to carry out a survey prior to purchasing their new house. The woodworm infestation was that bad the floorboards simply collapsed when stood on. Woodworm was also found in other areas, believe it or not but this was missed by the RICS surveyor who valued the house, luckily we picked the infestation up prior to our clients exchanging contracts which allowed them to renegotiate the purchase price to take into consideration remedial works to treat woodworm. Just goes to show how important it can be to carry out a woodworm survey when purchasing an older property.
