Fixing Termite Damage During Renovation
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Fixing Termite Damage During Renovation | Kyoto
Fixing Termite Damage During Renovation
Location: Kyoto | Date: October 2025 | Contractor: Tsuji-Kenzai
How It Started
We started renovating this old empty house with plans to add a bathroom and replace the tatami floors with wood. Everything was going smoothly—until we pulled up the floorboards and found a surprise.
1. Floor Comes Off
Since there was no bathroom inside the house, we removed the entire floor to get ready for plumbing and new flooring.
2. Surprise: Termite Trouble
Under the floor, we found some of the wood had been eaten away by termites. It’s the kind of damage you usually can’t see until you open things up.
3. Time for Treatment
We treated all the wood on the first floor. In tight spots like around the toilet, we drilled small holes and injected the treatment inside. The whole job took about 90 minutes.
4. What’s Next
Now that the termites are gone, we’ll move ahead with building the bathroom, laying the floor, and making this house feel like home again. More updates coming soon!
