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Rotted porch posts and steps are a safety issue, not just an appearance problem. In Toledo, Maumee, and Perrysburg, exposure to moisture and ground contact causes this more often than people realize.
Front Porch Post Replacement
"My front porch post was rotted at the bottom. A guy said he'd 'wrap it and stabilize it' for $400. He wrapped it in PVC trim, caulked it, and said it was good.
Three months later, I heard a crack. The post had given way. The porch roof was sagging, and I had to jack it up before it collapsed completely.
My insurance adjuster gave me your name. You came out and said covering rot doesn't fix rot. You replaced the entire post, upgraded the footing, and rebuilt the connection to the header beam properly.
It's been two years. Rock solid. I should've called a real contractor the first time instead of risking my family's safety."
Why Wrapping or Patching Porch Rot Fails
Rotted posts lose structural integrity. Covering them doesn't restore strength. When a porch post fails, the roof can collapse — which is a serious safety risk.
Water sitting at the bottom of posts from splash-back or poor drainage
Wood in direct contact with concrete or soil wicks moisture
Previous repairs using untreated materials that rot quickly
Common across Toledo, Sylvania, Bowling Green, and Southeast Michigan
We check the entire structure — not just the visible rot. Posts, headers, footings, and connections all need to be sound.
We don't patch or wrap. We remove all compromised wood down to solid material.
Pressure-treated lumber for ground contact, proper hardware, and code-compliant connections.
Porches support roof loads and people. We build them right so they're safe and last.
If your porch feels shaky or shows signs of rot in Toledo, Sylvania, Maumee, Perrysburg, Oregon, Holland, Bowling Green, or Monroe County MI — don't wait. Porches can fail suddenly.
Send photos and we'll tell you what level of repair is actually needed.