Termite & Dry-Rot Structural Repair

Finding the cause before fixing the wood

Repairing rotted wood without fixing the water source guarantees it will happen again. Contractors look for leaking gutters, failed flashing, plumbing drips, poor drainage and wood in contact with soil. Termite damage needs a pest control professional to treat the infestation, and the wood repair follows. A good bid separates the pest treatment from the carpentry, so you understand who does what and what each part costs. Ask for a copy of any pest inspection report and share earlier repair records, because the contractor can use them to find where the damage tends to start in your house.

How structural wood is repaired

Damaged sections are cut out and replaced with treated lumber, or reinforced by sistering new members alongside sound old ones. For sills and posts at the foundation, contractors may use support jacks to carry the load while the repair is made. Siding, trim and finishes are then reinstalled and sealed. Because every house is built differently, a contractor should photograph the damage and explain exactly what is being replaced. A moisture meter reading before and after the repair tells you whether the source has been fixed, so ask the contractor to record both numbers in writing.

Permits, pest reports and selling a home

Wood repairs are often part of escrow in a real estate sale, tied to a pest inspection report. A licensed contractor can document the work and coordinate with the pest control company. Structural repairs may require a permit, especially when load-bearing members are replaced. Keep copies of the invoice, the permit and any clearance letter, because they matter if you sell or refinance. Photographs of each stage give you a record of what was replaced, which is valuable when you sell the home or when a buyer’s inspector asks about the repair.

Deck Construction, Repair & Refinishing

A new deck built, a tired one repaired, or its framing, boards, railing and finish renewed — foo…

Fence Installation, Repair & Replacement

A new fence built where none exists, an old one replaced, or leaning sections, broken boards and…

Stucco Repair & Replacement

Hairline cracks to full sections patched and color-matched to blend right in.

Siding Repair

Wood, Hardie, and vinyl siding repaired or replaced, board or section.

Concrete Installation, Replacement & Repair

A new patio, walkway, or driveway poured in broom, smooth, exposed-aggregate, stamped, colored,…

Caulking & Weatherproofing

A full exterior caulk and seal — best done in fall, before the Bay Area rains.

Gutter Installation, Replacement & Repair

New seamless gutters installed where none exist, an old, leaking, or sagging system fully replac…

Roof Repair & Maintenance

Non-structural shingle, flashing, and minor leak repair, sealed up and weather-tight. Storm or f…

Gutter Guard Installation

Micro-mesh and reverse-curve guards that end seasonal gutter cleaning for good.