Booking a Timber Survey in Northern Ireland
Small holes in wood, crumbling joists and damp roof timbers can raise very different questions. Book through Timber Surveys NI at a set price so a specialist can examine the accessible timber and explain what the evidence suggests.
Before the visit
The full property address and postcode
Photographs of any visible timber damage
Relevant extracts from an existing property report
Details of previous damp or timber work
Access arrangements for affected rooms and spaces
Identify the question the survey must answer
Tell us whether you are investigating damage, buying a property or responding to a concern in an existing report. Include the property address and the affected rooms or timbers, with photographs if available.
Check the scope and book
Confirm what the booking covers and the set price before proceeding. If a buyer or lender has requested a particular report, provide those requirements so the specialist can check whether the survey will meet them.
Prepare access to the timber
The specialist will advise on likely visit length and access arrangements. Loft hatches, floor voids and affected rooms may need to be accessible; fitted coverings and concealed timber can limit what can be examined.
Examine damage and moisture conditions
During the visit, the specialist checks accessible timber for signs of fungal decay and wood-boring insect activity, taking moisture readings where appropriate. Old flight holes alone do not establish that an infestation is active.
Read the findings before deciding on action
The written report records the findings, areas that could not be inspected and recommended next steps. Depending on the evidence, those steps may involve moisture control, further investigation or treatment rather than assuming every marked timber needs attention.
Arrange the checks your property needs
Tell us what prompted your concern. A specialist will confirm the survey scope and set price before you book.
- Scope explained before booking
- Appointment arranged with you
What you get
Written timber survey findings
Relevant moisture observations and readings
Record of access restrictions and inspection limits
Recommendations based on the evidence found