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Clear Woodworm Advice for Drumcondra Property Owners

OnGuard Woodworm Services helps owners in Drumcondra when holes, bore dust or weak wood raise concern. Our IPCA-certified team checks the signs, works out if beetle activity is live or old and reviews the state of the affected timber. This fact-led process guides the right care for roof wood, beams, joists and other areas. It also helps avoid work where old marks do not show a current risk. You know what the evidence means.

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What Do Fresh Woodworm Signs Look Like Today?

Small holes can stay in timber for years after beetles have gone, so holes alone do not prove that an issue is live. Fresh bore dust, new edges, weak boards or recent harm may point to current activity. We check these signs in attics, roof frames, beams, floor joists, stairs, doors and window frames. Damp and poor airflow are also noted as the state of the area can affect the wood. It is vital to identify the pest, since Common Furniture Beetle, Deathwatch Beetle, House Longhorn Beetle and Powderpost Beetle can act in different ways. Drumcondra clients then get a clear view of which parts need work, which should be watched and which show old marks only.

A Practical Route from Survey to Treatment

The first step is a close check of all timber we can reach and the signs that led to the call. We look at the type of holes, any fresh dust, the depth of the harm and the role of the wood in the site. If work is needed, the team explains the plan and agrees the areas to treat. A careful surface coat may suit a light case, a small section or a suitable timber item. Where larvae may sit deep in a beam or roof wood, high-pressure tools can help a professional water-based product pass below the face. We set out any preparation, carry out the work with care and share advice on damp, airflow and future timber checks. The scope stays tied to the signs found.

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What Our Customers Say
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out of 5 based on 44 reviews
Very professional and efficient.
Rose O'Donovan
Rose O'Donovan
5 years ago
Keith was brilliant to deal with, will be recommending this company to others in future.
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A O
A O
6 years ago
Fantastic company Very highly recommend from first phone to problem being solved couldn't ask for better .
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Hayley Boland
Hayley Boland
7 years ago
Had the guys out to deal with silver fish in my mother’s house. The man who came was very friendly and the office even rang ahead to let us know when he was on his way which I thought was a very professional touch. Very happy with the service, thank you :-)
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Linda Maria Hickey
Linda Maria Hickey
7 years ago
Great service, woman who answered the call was super professional and friendly, the chap that came out was equally as friendly and new what he was doing, very professional all round, had a large wasp nest formed in my home, got the job done fast and safely, would highly recommend!
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Dave Whelan
Dave Whelan
7 years ago
I phnoed On- Guard on a Monday. Leah was very helpful and Stephen arrived the next day. Stephen did a very thorough job and could not have been more helpful.
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Siobhan Layden
Siobhan Layden
11 years ago
I recently used onguard Woodworm Services on a bad rodent problem in my home, I found the staff extremely friendly and professioanl with a great knowledge of their area of expertise. I will definately not hesitate in using them again and recommending them to anyone with similar problems.
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Kenneth Dolan
Kenneth Dolan
12 years ago
With my three year old little boy in the house, I was horrified to find we had a large number of uninvited furry guests living under the floorboards. Onguard Woodworm Services were phenomenonally fast to respond (same day) and from the initial consultation until the rat infestation was finally cleared, they co-ordinated all functions required to resolve the issue (such as arranging drainage surveys etc). They were not only there for the Woodworm Services, they project managed all other functions as well, leaving me to get on with my work. The service was outstanding and was extremely competitive (I would have honestly paid more than I was charged as you cannot put a price on your family's health). I'd happily recommend Onguard Woodworm Services to anyone that needs expert guidance or a solution to a pest problem.
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Jim Punch
Jim Punch
13 years ago
I have used Onguard on 2 occasions first was for woodworm, they were excellent very professional second for ants. Highly recommended will use them again.
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stephen maher
stephen maher
13 years ago

WHY CHOOSE US

Experienced Woodworm Specialists Serving Drumcondra

OnGuard has more than 20 years of focused work in woodworm checks, treatment and timber care. Our trained, IPCA-certified team uses modern tools and professional products, with each plan based on signs found at the site. Owners, landlords and property teams in Drumcondra get a plain account of what we found, why a method is advised and what does not need work. A phone call may at times lead to a free first estimate, while a visit is used when the state or full scale of the issue must be checked in person.

  • Focused expertise built over two decades
  • IPCA-certified technicians using modern specialist equipment
  • Water-based products for professional timber treatment
  • Honest recommendations based on inspected evidence

Timber Protection for Homes and Managed Properties

Woodworm may affect one beam, part of a floor, an attic or wood across a full roof. Each case needs a check based on the signs, the pest and the state of the timber. OnGuard helps home owners, landlords, agents, property managers, builders and surveyors. We also work with insurers and those who care for shops, work sites, farms, old buildings and heritage sites. Checks can cover attics, roof frames, beams, floor joists, stairs, doors, window frames and other wood in reach. If treatment is needed, the method will match the depth and spread of the activity. High-pressure tools can help a water-based product reach larvae in deep structural wood. A controlled surface coat may suit light signs, a small area or a fine timber item. Drumcondra clients can also ask for a check before they buy, help with woodworm points in a building survey, and reports for a sale, lender, surveyor or insurer. From the first call to the final notes, we explain what was checked, what needs care and what was treated. This gives the client one clear record of the job and useful steps for the wood after the work.

Reports, Survey Help and Future Timber Care

Woodworm concerns often arise during a sale, purchase, repair job or building survey. OnGuard can give inspection findings and treatment records when they are needed for a property file, lender, surveyor or insurer. Drumcondra clients can also ask about damp control, better airflow and regular checks of wood that may be at risk. These steps do not take the place of treatment when live activity is found, but they can help deal with conditions linked to new activity. They also give owners a sound plan for care after the visit.